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Sourcing Renewables - May 1, 2019
Renewables top coal for first time
For the first time ever, renewable energy (including hydro, biomass, wind, solar and geothermal) is projected to generate more electricity than coal-fired plants for the month of April and could do so again in May, according to data published in the Energy Information Administration’s Short-Term Energy Outlook.
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Hydro - April 15, 2019
Microsoft signs 5-year hydropower deal in WA
Microsoft Corp. announced new agreements to boost clean energy and connectivity in Washington state. The two agreements with Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) will see Microsoft receive carbon-free electricity to power its Puget Sound campuses
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April 5, 2019
Renewable energy = one-third of global power capacity
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) announced an annual increase of 7.9% for 2018 of global renewable energy capacity, bolstered by new additions from solar and wind energy. Globally, total renewable energy generation capacity reached 2,351 GW at the end of last year – around a third of total installed electricity capacity.
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Hydro - March 12, 2019
Turkey Hill achieves 100% RE with hydroelectric power
Turkey Hill Dairy announced March 8 that it officially powers 100% of its operations with clean and sustainable energy sources.
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Hydro - December 6, 2018
University of Pittsburgh turns to hydropower
The University of Pittsburgh announced that starting in 2022, 25% of its electricity will be purchased from a new hydropower plant currently under construction five miles from campus. The announcement is part of the University’s plan to get the research institution to 50% renewable power by 2030.
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Sourcing Renewables - March 16, 2018
BASF goes green in Canada
BASF has partnered with Bullfrog Power to provide green electricity for its Canadian corporate headquarters in Ontario as well as production facilities in Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, and Saskatoon.
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January 25, 2018
Wind to surpass hydro as largest RE source
The EIA expects wind power to surpass hydroelectricity as the provider of the largest share of renewable energy in the U.S., based on forecasts in their latest Short-Term Energy Outlook.
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Sourcing Renewables - October 23, 2017
2017 Green Power Leadership winners announced
The U.S. EPA and the Center for Resource Solutions announced Oct. 23 the winners of the 2017 Green Power Leadership Awards during the Renewable Energy Markets Conference in New York City.
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Regulation - May 24, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak
Revised Trump budget details big EPA, DOE cuts
The Trump administration on May 23 released a revised version of its fiscal 2018 federal budget proposal that calls for significant cuts to programs that have historically supported environmental protections, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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Sourcing Renewables - April 7, 2017
SED to host 1st Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum
In response to growing interest in renewable energy among corporate and institutional energy buyers, Smart Energy Decisions has announced the launch of an innovative new event.
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