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Distributed Energy Resources - March 28, 2017

Nonprofit replaces HVAC with solar, ice storage

Following the failure of its air conditioning systems in 2015, the Palm Springs Cultural Center has replaced its dated HVAC system with a brand new type of energy solution that utilizes solar and ice battery storage.

March 27, 2017

Air purifying billboards point to Toyota's hydrogen car

Toyota on March 23 announced the launch of an air purifying advertising campaign for its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Toyota Mirai.

Regulation - March 27, 2017

25 US cities have 100% renewables targets

With recent additions following city council votes March 21 in Madison, Wisc., and Abita Springs, La., there are now 25 U.S. cities that have committed to running on 100% renewable energy, according to a statement from The Sierra Club.

Regulation - March 25, 2017

Weekend reads: Coal mine reuses; Westinghouse bankruptcy looms; blockchain's grid uses & more

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

Solar - March 24, 2017

Current to install 17 MW of solar for GE, others

Current, the energy management "startup" launched by General Electric in 2015, is showing off its solar energy capabilities with plans to install projects at eight GE locations in the Northeast.

Distributed Energy Resources - March 24, 2017

Fuel cells to slash energy costs for Connecticut IKEA

IKEA's first fuel cell project to power up at an east coast store is expected to generate half of the building's energy needs.

Utilities - March 23, 2017

Xcel Energy makes largest multistate wind investment

The announcement adds to the growing level of wind energy capacity being added to electric utility service territories across the country.

Energy Efficiency - March 23, 2017

Auburn to save $442k with baseball stadium LEDs

The university's decision to take on the project for its baseball field follows a growing number of sports venues across the country that have adopted modernized, energy efficiency lighting technologies.

Energy Efficiency - March 22, 2017

DOE unveils free energy use benchmarking tool

The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Lab unveiled a new energy use benchmarking tool that combines DOE and Energy Star data to provide cost and consumption benchmarks.

Finance - March 22, 2017

Microsoft wind deal recognized for financial innovation

The innovative financial structure utilized in Microsoft's recent purchase of wind energy from the 178-MW Bloom Wind project in Kansas was designed to help project owners manage the revenue risk associated with developing large-scale wind projects.

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