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Energy Efficiency  -  August 24, 2019

Weekend reads: Walmart sues Tesla; the Greenest colleges

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
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Solar  -  August 22, 2019

Michigan school district completes solar system

The Flushing Community Schools district in Flushing, Mich., has completed construction on a seven-site solar array that will generate 956.8 KW from five roof- and two ground-mounted systems. The energy produced by these solar systems will offset approximately 84% of the district’s current electric loads.
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August 22, 2019

Detroit Zoo to power up with 100% RE

The Detroit Zoo will use only Michigan-made renewable energy by late 2020. The energy, purchased through DTE Energy's MIGreenPower program via three new wind parks coming online next year, will reduce carbon dioxide by 7,425 metric tons.
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August 20, 2019

Ardent Mills signs 25-year subscription for solar

Denver-based Ardent Mills, a flour-milling and ingredient company, has finalized a 25-year agreement with US Solar to purchase an expected 1.8 million kWh annually. This energy partnership is a subscription plan that will reduce energy costs at the company’s Hastings Mill, the first operating mill in Minnesota.
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August 16, 2019 - By John Watkins, FSC Lighting

Best energy practices to edge out your competition

Are you using everything in your power to stay competitive in your market? This column from FSC Lighting shows that improving your company’s energy efficiency doesn’t just reduce overall energy costs—it can also help you edge out the competition, keeping you ahead of rapidly evolving technologies and saving money that you can allocate to various growth initiatives.
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Solar  -  August 15, 2019

Wynn Resorts celebrates energy independence

Wynn Resorts’ 160-acre solar facility now offsets 75% of Wynn Las Vegas’ peak demand during the summer months, and an even greater percentage during off-peak months.
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Solar  -  August 12, 2019

Ralphs adds solar to 555,000-sq.ft. distribution center

Ralphs, a subsidiary of The Kroger Co., announced the installation of a photovoltaic solar power array at its automated distribution center in Paramount, Calif., a 555,000-square-foot building that provides products to 190 Ralphs stores and 95 Food 4 Less stores throughout Southern California.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  August 10, 2019

Weekend reads: EV's problem; S-s-s-steam heat

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
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August 9, 2019

Starbucks reaches 100% RE in Illinois with wind power

More than 340 Illinois Starbucks-operated stores are now powered with 100% renewable energy from wind power generated in the state.
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August 2, 2019

Organic Valley becomes largest food company to source 100% RE

Organic Valley, America's largest cooperative of organic farmers and a leading organic brand, announced that construction of three community solar projects totaling 12.67 MWdc is complete, making the cooperative the largest food company in the world to be 100% renewably powered.
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