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Two new speakers have been added to the list of experts that will join Smart Energy Decisions on Sept. 20 in New York City to discuss its just-released study, "The State of Corporate Renewable Energy Sourcing."

Kimberly-Clark Corp. on Sept. 14 announced its first major commitment to renewable energy with agreements to annually purchase about 245 MW of electricity from two new wind power projects in Texas and Oklahoma.

As an ever-expanding group of U.S. businesses commit to using more renewable energy to power their operations, a new study has found that for many companies, cost savings is the single most important reason for doing so.

The unique data and analysis found in the report is only available in the two editions of this exclusive Smart Energy Decisions research report.

In a move that will support its parent company's commitment to 100% renewable energy, Anheuser-Busch announced Sept. 13 that it has signed a power purchase agreement for the electricity and renewable energy credits associated with an Oklahoma wind project.

Global chemicals company AkzoNobel said Sept. 12 that is has opened "the world's most advanced and sustainable paint plant," which incorporates renewable energy and energy efficiency elements into its design.

Coca-Cola continues to make progress toward its "grow the business, not the carbon," emissions reduction goals, but it is off track due in part to volume growth outpacing emission ratio improvements.

Virginia-based Mars Inc. on Sept. 5 made a bold corporate sustainability commitment, pledging to invest $1 billion over the next few years on its initiatives, including efforts to meet its greenhouse gas reduction targets through energy efficiency and using 100% renewable energy.

This case study, presented by Edison Energy, outlines the approach taken by Iron Mountain to increase its use of renewable energy through a series of cost-stabilizing transactions right-sized for its needs.

As utilities continue to rethink their willingness to work with customers on renewables, Dominion Energy Virginia on Sept. 6 announced plans to expand solar options for commercial and industrial energy users.