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GHG Emissions  -  September 7, 2016

BlackRock issues climate change warning to investors

On the heels of the U.S. and China formally joining the Paris Agreement on climate change, BlackRock on Sept. 6 urged investors to factor climate change into their portfolios or face financial losses.
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Energy Efficiency  -  September 7, 2016

Arby's reports 15% energy use reduction since 2011

In its first-ever corporate sustainability report, Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. said it has reduced energy use at its restaurants by 15.2% from 2011 to 2016.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  September 6, 2016

Ball signs 1st solar, wind deals in California, Ohio

Ball Corp., best known for its early production of glass jars and lids, has joined a growing number of U.S. manufacturers turning to renewable energy to help power their operations.
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Energy Efficiency  -  September 6, 2016

Wendy's recognized for energy use reductions

Wendy's Co., along with its franchisee, Wendco Group, were recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy on Sept. 6 for significant progress in reducing energy use.
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Energy Procurement  -  September 3, 2016

Weekend reads: Energy's campaign gifts; the 90 biggest GHG emitters; Texas wind & more

Kick back this Labor Day weekend these must-read energy stories from around the web.
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Energy Efficiency  -  September 2, 2016 - By Amy Poszywak

At Colgate-Palmolive, a coalescence of climate, energy goals helps drive efficiency achievements

Colgate-Palmolive's adoption of science-based climate goals is the latest example of the corporation's work that began more than 10 years ago to connect its energy and climate strategies.
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Energy Procurement  -  September 2, 2016

Report: Use of natural gas vehicles rising

Despite the obstacle created by depressed global gasoline prices, the use of natural gas-powered vehicles is still expected to grow gradually through 2025, according to a new report from Navigant Research.
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Power Prices  -  September 1, 2016

Study finds 14% of companies using wind, solar to avoid peak summer demand charges

A survey of more than 150 energy executives from U.S. businesses has found that 14% of companies use alternative energy such as solar and wind to supply their buildings during peak hours to avoid peak demand charges.
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Energy Storage  -  September 1, 2016

Wal-Mart VP to keynote Energy Storage North America

A nod to the growing use of energy storage among commercial and industrial power users, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Vice President of Energy Mark Vanderhelm is slated to give the keynote address at Energy Storage North America conference and exhibition this year.
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Wind  -  August 31, 2016

Southern Power buys 3rd Oklahoma wind project

Continuing on its clean power acquisition binge, Southern Co. subsidiary Southern Power on Aug. 29 announced its purchase of a 147 MW wind facility from Apex Clean Energy.
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