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Sourcing Renewables - August 18, 2016

New Mexico OKs solar deal for Facebook data center

Regulators in New Mexico on Aug. 17 approved a string of special renewable energy deals for a proposed Facebook data center in a move intended to sway the company to do business in the state.

Sourcing Renewables - August 17, 2016

Apple marks 1st big step in greening supply chain

One of Apple Inc.'s major suppliers has agreed to power all of its Apple-related operations with 100% renewable energy, the California tech company announced Aug. 17.

Solar - August 16, 2016

Iron Mountain crushes 2015 corporate energy goals

The storage and information management services company slashed energy use 12% while increasing its use of renewable energy sixfold in 2015, according to its new corporate responsibility report, which also details its successes in utilizing solar.

Sourcing Renewables - August 15, 2016

Ireland Oks Apple plans for wind-fueled data center

Apple's initial plans for a new, wind-powered data center in Ireland were recently greenlighted by the country's national planners.

August 12, 2016

Executives from Celanese, GM, Whole Foods join Smart Energy Decisions advisory board

Three new Smart Energy Decisions advisory board members join the eight original members in helping to identify, define and advance industry best practices in energy efficiency and renewable energy sourcing.

Distributed Generation - August 10, 2016

GM installs 850 kW solar array at Corvette site

GM says the project reinforces the message that renewable energy is a sustainable and affordable choice for manufacturing.

Industrial - August 9, 2016

Ford slashes energy use with new production line

Ford Motor Co. has rolled out a new production line for its Ford EcoBlue diesel engine that is expected to cut energy use by 50% and is powered by wind.

Distributed Generation - August 4, 2016

FERC greenlights Apple Energy power sales

Apple Inc.'s Apple Energy unit received FERC approval to sell excess renewable energy generation at market rates.

Sourcing Renewables - July 29, 2016

Bolstered by Google, Dow Chemical, nonutility buyers made up 19% of Q2 wind capacity contracts

U.S. wind industry activity approached record levels in the second quarter of 2016 as utilities and other purchasers locked in record-low wind costs, according to the American Wind Energy Association, which released its quarterly market report July 26.

Sourcing Renewables - July 28, 2016

29% of Owens Corning's grid-purchased power came from renewables in 2015

Owens Corning reported that 29% of its grid-supplied power came from renewable sources in 2015, up from 18% in 2014. The industrial company also detailed its energy efficiency initiatives in its 2015 sustainability report.