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Demand Management - December 6, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Bose announces 2020 goal to cut energy use 6%

In its first-ever public sustainability report, audio equipment manufacturer Bose Corp. outlined how its efforts to bring together its carbon reduction, renewable energy and energy efficiency goals into a broader environmental management system has prepared it for the future.

Sourcing Renewables - December 5, 2017

Digital Realty buys 96 MW of wind, solar capacity

Data center, colocation and interconnection solutions company Digital Realty announced two new long-term agreements to source approximately 324,000 additional MWh of renewable energy annually for its Chicago and Ashburn, Va., data center properties and mark an expansion of its sustainability initiatives and customer offerings.

Energy Efficiency - December 5, 2017

Famous sliders chain looks to slash energy expenses

Quick service restaurant chain the Krystal Company, which operates more than 250 owned restaurants across the Southeast, has deployed new utility expense data management and energy management solutions in an effort to better control costs.

Regulation - December 4, 2017

Roundup: The Senate tax bill's energy impacts

The tax bill passed by the U.S. Senate early in the morning Dec. 2 includes, among other measures with significant energy industry impacts, a number of provisions expected to negatively impact clean energy investments.

Sourcing Renewables - December 4, 2017

Cincinnati strikes deal for 100% green energy

Joining an increasing number of U.S. cities looking to increase their use of renewable energy, Cincinnati on Dec. 4 announced it has signed an electricity contract to purchase 100% green energy for almost all city facilities beginning January 2018.

Regulation - December 2, 2017

Weekend reads: Alexa's grid capabilities; tech industry battles Trump; Illinois' coal ash battle & more

Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.

Solar - December 1, 2017

NYPA touts Manhattan's largest public solar project

The New York Power Authority, known as NYPA, recently completed the installation of the largest public solar photovoltaic project in Manhattan.

Energy Efficiency - December 1, 2017

Health club chain overhauls RTU portfolio

Health club company Life Time, which holds more than 127 locations across 27 states, recently completed an overhaul of its rooftop air handling units resulting in nearly 25% energy savings over the past four years.

Industrial - November 30, 2017

Toyota plans hybrid fuel cell plant, hydrogen station

As automakers around the globe accelerate their transition to lower-carbon fuel and power sources, Toyota Motor North America Inc. announced plans to build the world's first megawatt-scale carbonate fuel cell power generation plant with a hydrogen fueling station.

Sourcing Renewables - November 30, 2017

Google signs 3 new PPAs for South Dakota, Iowa wind

Google has signed three new power purchase agreements for wind from South Dakota and Iowa totaling nearly 400 MW.

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