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Wind - September 1, 2018

Weekend reads: DOE pushes wind - does Trump know?; From AK-47s to EVs

It's the weekend! Kick back and relax with these must-read energy stories from around the web:

Wind - August 30, 2018

Saleforce signs its largest PPA

Salesforce has signed a 15-year PPA for 80 megawatts produced from the Bright Stalk Wind Farm in McLean County, Ill. This PPA is Salesforce’s largest to date as it works towards a goal of 100% renewable energy.

Sourcing Renewables - August 29, 2018

Case Study: Apple, Akamai, Etsy, and Swiss Re partner on largest RE aggregation to date

How did four companies with different energy needs and similar goals come together on the largest aggregated corporate renewable energy transaction to date? This case study, presented by 3Degrees, details how Apple, Akamai, Etsy, and Swiss Re partnered on six PPAs

August 27, 2018

Is Exxon turning to RE in Texas?

Exxon Mobil Corp. intends to purchase renewable energy for delivery in Texas. The company issued a request for proposals asking solar and wind suppliers to submit proposals by June 8 for long-term deals. The largest U.S. oil company asked for at least 100 megawatts and could go higher than 250 megawatts.

Wind - August 24, 2018

U.S. wind capacity nears 89 GW

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on August 23 that the U.S. wind industry installed 7,017 megawatts (MW) of capacity last year, bringing total utility-scale wind capacity to nearly 89 GW.

Wind - August 22, 2018

Philly Flyers arena catches the wind

The Wells Fargo Center arena, home to the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers, will be powered by 100% renewable energy, thanks to a long-term PPA for wind power between Comcast Spectacor, the arena’s owner, and Constellation.

Industrial - August 20, 2018

EVRAZ signs long-term solar PPA

EVRAZ Pueblo finalized a long-term electricity agreement with Xcel Energy on Aug. 16 that will pave the way for Xcel to build a 240 MW solar facility on EVRAZ's property and allow for an upgrade and expansion of its Colorado mill.

Sourcing Renewables - August 9, 2018 - By Kyle Harrison

Corporates shatter clean energy sourcing record with more to come

With the release of BloombergNEF's New Energy Outlook 2018, Kyle Harrison presents a look at the growth in the purchase of clean energy by corporations, including reasons behind the trend, who is leading the charge, and what to expect in the future.

Sourcing Renewables - August 6, 2018

Apple, Akamai, Etsy, Swiss Re collaborate on RE aggregation

Apple, Akamai, Etsy and Swiss Re announced on August 6 an agreement to develop two new wind and solar energy farms in Illinois and Virginia. Spearheaded by Apple, the new projects will generate 290 megawatts to the PJM electric grid serving much of the Eastern U.S.

Sourcing Renewables - August 4, 2018