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Regulation - March 27, 2017

25 US cities have 100% renewables targets

With recent additions following city council votes March 21 in Madison, Wisc., and Abita Springs, La., there are now 25 U.S. cities that have committed to running on 100% renewable energy, according to a statement from The Sierra Club.

Utilities - March 23, 2017

Xcel Energy makes largest multistate wind investment

The announcement adds to the growing level of wind energy capacity being added to electric utility service territories across the country.

Finance - March 22, 2017

Microsoft wind deal recognized for financial innovation

The innovative financial structure utilized in Microsoft's recent purchase of wind energy from the 178-MW Bloom Wind project in Kansas was designed to help project owners manage the revenue risk associated with developing large-scale wind projects.

Energy Efficiency - March 16, 2017

Trump budget cuts Energy Star, 3,200 jobs from EPA

Following a series of leaked excerpts from President Donald Trump's 2018 federal budget proposal, the White House on March 16 released the document, which made official the president's call for significant cuts to the DOE and EPA.

Distributed Energy Resources - March 16, 2017

IKEA installs 5th biogas fuel cell in California

IKEA is on track to generate 1.5 MW in total of energy via fuel cells, supplementing onsite solar arrays atop five California stores.

Regulation - March 11, 2017

Weekend reads: Power market upheaval; dismantling the Clean Power Plan; Tesla helps Hawaii & more

Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.

Distributed Energy Resources - March 7, 2017

IKEA continues EV charging station rollout

Continuing with its sustainable energy initiatives, IKEA on March 7 announced plans to install three electric vehicle charging stations at a new store opening in Columbus, Ohio.

Finance - March 6, 2017 - By David Fuller

8 essential considerations for a successful VPPA

As corporations accelerate their use of offsite virtual power purchase agreements for clean energy, this column, presented by EDF Renewable Energy, details the eight most important considerations for buyers when evaluating such an agreement.

Wind - March 6, 2017

EIA says wind reached 5.5% of US grid in 2016

Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma and North Dakota all sourced more than 20% of their electricity generation from wind power during 2016, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Regulation - March 4, 2017