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Regulation - August 15, 2017
Sierra Club sues DOE over 'secrecy' of grid study
The Sierra Club on Aug. 14 filed a lawsuit against the U.S. DOE for its lack of transparency regarding the ongoing study of the U.S. electric grid that the department began preparing in April.
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Distributed Energy Resources - August 14, 2017
NY launches portal to connect businesses, utilities
A mile marker within New York's "Reforming the Energy Vision" initiative, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, known as NYSERDA, has launched a digital portal meant to help businesses connect with electric utilities
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Sourcing Renewables - August 14, 2017
Salesforce hits 100% RE for 2 office buildings
Cloud computing and customer relationship management company Salesforce.com Inc. announced Aug. 7 that two of its office towers in San Francisco are now sourcing 100% renewable energy.
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GHG Emissions - August 12, 2017
Weekend reads: Intel's new AV lab; Microsoft cloud emissions data; the drop in EPA fines & more
Kick back with these must-read energy news stories from around the web.
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GHG Emissions - August 11, 2017
Despite setbacks, Eastman cuts energy use
Helped by a restructuring of its energy programs, Eastman Chemical Co. has improved its energy intensity by 10.1% and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 14% and has implemented a variety of programs to improve the environmental impact across its facilities.
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GHG Emissions - August 11, 2017
Las Vegas Sands revamps efficiency projects
Detailing the company’s first annual measurement against new sustainability goals, Las Vegas Sands Corp. recently released its 2016 environmental report.
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CHP - August 10, 2017 - By Megan Corsano
UK university implements biofuel CHP plant
A university in the U.K. recently implemented a biofuel combined heat and power plant focused on creating flexibility behind the meter, allowing customers to be more in control of how they use their own power, in what the team behind the project calls an “energy system of the future.”
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GHG Emissions - August 10, 2017
Federal court blocks EPA regulation of HFCs
A U.S. EPA-backed regulation prohibiting the use of certain refrigerant chemicals that have been considered greenhouse gases was overruled Aug. 8 by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington.
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Finance - August 9, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak
Green bond funds help Digital Realty hit energy goals
As the use of green bonds continues to increase among U.S. corporations, Digital Realty in 2016 became one of the first REITs, and the first data center REIT, to successfully complete an issuance. Proceeds have since been used to help fund nine projects across four countries.
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Energy Efficiency - August 9, 2017
Trucking company increases fleet efficiency
A Southwest-based transportation company recently completed a purchase of 1,000 solar power systems for its fleet of Navistar commercial trucking fleet and exceeded the SuperTruck program improvement goals set by the U.S. DOE.
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