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Solar - March 23, 2016

Duke Energy Renewables acquires 20 MW solar project in California

Duke is expanding its California solar operations with the acquisition of the 20 MW Longboat solar project that will be built in San Bernardino County.

Solar - March 23, 2016

IKEA Las Vegas wraps up solar installation, to be the largest of its kind in Nevada

Marking its 43rd solar project in the U.S., IKEA has finished the installation of a 1.14-MW solar system atop its Las Vegas store, which is set to open May 18.

Sourcing Renewables - March 22, 2016

General Motors saves $80M with renewable energy

General Motor's first renewable energy project dates back to 1993, when it began capturing landfill gas for use at its Toledo, Ohio, transmission plant

Sourcing Renewables - March 22, 2016

Apple boasts 93% of facilities now powered with renewables

The tech company now operates 93% of its facilities worldwide with renewable energy.

Sourcing Renewables - March 21, 2016

California geothermal plant gains preliminary approval

The Imperial Irrigation District's board of directors voted last week to approve a 1,900-acre lease agreement with Controlled Thermal Resources to build a 250-MW geothermal plant.

Solar - March 21, 2016

PSEG acquires Colorado solar project

Public Service Enterprise Group subsidiary PSEG Solar Source announced it acquired a 37.8-MW solar plant.

Energy Efficiency - March 18, 2016

Pennsylvania utility greenlit for $420M-plus energy efficiency program

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved Peco Energy's plan to spend $427.4 million over the next five years on energy efficiency programs.

Solar - March 18, 2016