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January 13, 2018
Weekend reads: Bitcoin Power, Trends to Watch & Home Biogas
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
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Regulation - January 12, 2018
NYC announces goal to divest from fossil fuels
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Jan. 10 a goal to divest New York City’s $189 billion pension fund from fossil fuel companies within five years, making the city the first major US pension plan to take this action.
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Utilities - January 12, 2018
OPPD achieves 30% renewable energy sales goal
Renewable energy represented 30% of Omaha Public Power District’s retail sales in 2017
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January 11, 2018
Amazon data centers granted discount in Ohio
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has approved an economic development arrangement between Amazon subsidiary Vadata Inc. and AEP Ohio, including a 10-year discount for its data centers operating in AEP Ohio’s territory.
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January 11, 2018
Virginia seeks to join RGGI
Virginia could be the first southern state to cap carbon emissions and join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a step announced as part of the joint legislative agenda proposed on Jan. 10 by Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Gov.-elect Ralph Northam.
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Solar - January 10, 2018
Tesla begins solar roof production at gigafactory
Tesla Inc. has begun production of electricity-producing shingles, more than a year after the company introduced the concept, according to a report from Bloomberg News.
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Solar - January 10, 2018
Airports continue the switch to renewable energy
With energy-hungry airports constantly in need of power sources, Mother Nature Network reports that more airports are switching, at least partially, to solar or wind power.
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Sourcing Renewables - January 9, 2018
Report outlines Facebook's clean energy strategy
"Facebook is Greening the Grid," a recent article in American Builder Today, tracks the progress of the 2-billion user’s new data center in Omaha, Neb., as they work with Omaha Public Power District to source energy from wind farms
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Regulation - January 9, 2018
FERC rejects Perry-proposed nuclear, coal bailout
In a move widely regarded as an affirmation the independence of the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the commissioners on Jan. 8 unanimously rejected a proposal from Energy Secretary Rick Perry considered by critics to be a bailout for coal and nuclear generators.
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Finance - January 8, 2018
Church pension fund adds $17M to RE fund
The Church Pension Fund, a financial services organization serving the Episcopal Church, announced an investment of $17 million in the Social Investment Managers & Advisors Off-Grid Solar and Financial Access Senior Debt Fund I B.V.
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