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ENGIE Storage Finds New Revenue Stream by Entering Energy Storage Wholesale Market

July 30, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

ENGIE Storage recently unveiled a new supply and services offering for developers of in-front-of-the-meter (IFOM) solar and energy storage projects in New England and emerging markets.

Cox Enterprises Invests $10 Million Into Waste-to-Energy Company

July 29, 2019October 7, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

Cox Enterprises has announced that it has committed to investing $10 million in Sierra Energy, which recently completed a $33 million equity round led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures. Sierra Energy will use the funding to further develop and commercialize its FastOx technology, which converts virtually any waste into energy and clean fuels.

Boston, San Francisco and Seattle Rank Highest on National ‘Clean Energy Scorecard’

July 29, 2019October 7, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

US cities are ramping up their clean energy efforts, notably with stricter energy-saving rules for buildings, but only a few cities appear on track to meet their community-wide climate goals, according to the “2019 City Clean Energy Scorecard,” released today by the nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

$2 Million in Federal Funding Devoted to Energy Innovation Projects Throughout the US

July 29, 2019October 7, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

The US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded $2 million in federal funding for seven new high-performance computing projects, as part of the High Performance Computing for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI) Initiative, a DOE-wide effort comprising EERE, the Office of Fossil Energy (FE), the Office of Science and the National Laboratories.

Meet the 100: Marta Schantz, Greenprint Center, Urban Land Institute

July 26, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

The E+E 100 are the VPs, directors, managers and engineers who are making significant strides in driving our industry. See the complete list here or download the report for more detailed information about these leaders. And stay tuned for the Call for Submissions coming in the fall, when you can nominate ... Read more »

SEIA Report: US Corporate Solar Investments Surge

July 26, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Corporate solar investments in the United States are surging, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). The top 10 corporate solar users include Apple, Amazon, Target, and Walmart.

Santa Rita East Wind Project in Texas Begins Commercial Operations

July 26, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

The 302.4-megawatt Santa Rita East Wind Farm in Texas began commercial operations this week. Novartis, Merck, and Grupo Bimbo previously signed long-term virtual power purchase agreements with AEP Renewables’ share of the wind farm’s generation.

Cascading Outages and Clouds Test Solar Plus Storage on Kauai

July 25, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

A frayed Kauai Island Utility Cooperative cable connected to generators caused a widespread outage on Sunday. Then the clouds rolled in, limiting solar production. The tough conditions put the utility’s two large solar plus storage plants to the test.

Engie Insight Becomes Engie Impact in New Launch

July 25, 2019May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Engie launched a new umbrella for sustainability solutions and services called Engie Impact that brings together Engie Insight, Ecova UK, Red Engineering, and Tractebel’s Advisory and Advanced Analytics division.

Research Shows Savings of $1 Million in Vehicle Costs by Switching to Electric Vehicles

July 24, 2019October 7, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

Switching to electric vehicles could help Minnesota cities and organizations save money, use less gasoline and reduce carbon emissions, and the results of a new study of fleet vehicles shows just how much.

Home Depot Decreases Energy Use in Stores 26% Compared to 2010

July 24, 2019July 22, 2020 by Emily Holbrook

The Home Depot has issued its 2019 Responsibility Report, which details the company's 2018 progress on its commitment to its three pillars — Operate Sustainably, Focus on People and Strengthen Our Communities, including a commitment to reducing carbon emissions 50% by 2035.

Study Shows Massachusetts On Path to Decarbonization With Help from Municipal Light Plants

July 24, 2019October 7, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

Analysis Group, an economics consulting firms, has released a report detailing the fuel and emissions portfolio of municipal light plants (MLPs) throughout Massachusetts, in the context of the commonwealth's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis reveals that the MLPs' GHG emission profile is 60% lower than that of the state's investor-owned utilities (IOUs), and 40% lower than that of

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