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DTE Energy Accelerates Michigan Coal Plant Retirements

March 29, 2019May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

DTE Energy plans to retire two coal plants in Michigan in 2022, a year ahead of schedule. Besides steadily eliminating coal from its generation fleet, the Detroit-based energy company is investing $2 billion in renewables over the next five years. The St. Clair Power Plant and the Trenton Channel Power ... Read more »

Plans Announced for $150 Million Solar Farm in Michigan

March 18, 2019August 2, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

Calhoun County, Michigan will soon be home to a $150 million solar farm with a maximum capacity of 149 megawatts of power. The River Fork Solar Project will be handled by New York-based energy company Ranger Power. It will encompass between 750 and 1,000 acres of land. According to the ... Read more »

General Motors Purchases Michigan Wind Energy Through DTE Energy

February 26, 2019May 8, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

General Motors has made its largest renewable energy purchase in Michigan to date, buying 300,000 megawatt hours of wind energy through DTE Energy. Rob Threlkeld, global manager of sustainable energy and supply reliability for the automaker, discusses the deal with Energy Manager Today.

Enel’s 320-MW Rattlesnake Creek Wind Farm Starts Operations

January 4, 2019May 11, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Operations have begun at Enel Green Power North America’s 320-MW Rattlesnake Creek wind farm located in Dixon County, Nebraska. Enel says that the facility is fully contracted with long-term PPAs that Facebook and Adobe signed early last year.

Illinois Wind Farm Now Operating, Supplying Power to Bloomberg LP and GM

December 18, 2018 by Emily Holbrook

Enel, through its US renewable company Enel Green Power North America, Inc. (EGPNA), has begun operation of the 185 MW HillTopper wind farm, its first wind facility in Illinois. HillTopper, located in Logan County, is supported by three long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Bloomberg LP, General Motors as well as ... Read more »

Global Tire Industry Pushes For Sustainable Rubber Supply

December 10, 2018December 5, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Faced with a global demand for natural rubber that is rapidly outstripping supply, tire industry stakeholders are pushing to improve sustainable rubber yields, harmonize standards, protect human rights and natural resources — all while improving transparency and traceability in a complex supply chain.

Starbucks Signs Illinois Wind Energy Deal with Constellation

November 30, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Starbucks signed a long-term agreement with energy provider Constellation to power more than 340 Illinois stores from Enel Green Power North America, Inc.’s HillTopper wind project. Constellation has a separate deal with Enel to purchase 14 megawatts of energy from the wind farm in Logan County, Illinois.

UPS Among EPA’s 2018 SmartWay Excellence Award Winners

November 5, 2018November 2, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

The EPA’s SmartWay Excellence Award recognizes exceptional achievement in freight performance among partners of the agency’s voluntary efficient transport initiative. This year’s recipients include UPS, Old Dominion Freight Line, Whirlpool, Lowe’s Companies, Johnson & Johnson, and Kimberly-Clark.

General Motors Texas Facility Now 100% Powered by the Wind

October 15, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

The Arlington, Texas, manufacturing facility of General Motors is, as of October 9, getting 100% of its energy from the nearby Cactus Flats Wind Farm, a 148-megawatt facility based in Concho County. General Motors’ business offices in Fort Worth and Austin, as well as other facilities throughout the state, will also be ... Read more »

Product Announcement: Battery-Electric Powertrain for Low Cab Forward Trucks by Lightning Systems

August 28, 2018 by Emily Holbrook

Lightning Systems, a developer of zero-emission powertrains for commercial fleets, recently announced a new all-electric Low Cab Forward model for commercial and government fleets in the Class 6 segment. The Lightning Electric heavy-duty powertrain will be available in the 19,501-26,000 pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) with an all-electric ... Read more »

California Air Resources Board Approves Hybrid-Electric Fleet Trucks

August 24, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) gave approval for commercial and municipal electric fleet company XL to sell hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup trucks in the state.

Auto Industry Responds To Fuel Efficiency Standards Rollbacks

August 6, 2018December 16, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

In the wake of the Trump administration’s announcement last week rolling back Obama-era fuel efficiency standards, several automakers are responding with prepared statements and calls to reporters. US auto industry experts are also weighing in what to expect next.

DTE Energy Accelerates Michigan Coal Plant Retirements

Plans Announced for $150 Million Solar Farm in Michigan

General Motors Purchases Michigan Wind Energy Through DTE Energy

Enel’s 320-MW Rattlesnake Creek Wind Farm Starts Operations

Illinois Wind Farm Now Operating, Supplying Power to Bloomberg LP and GM

Global Tire Industry Pushes For Sustainable Rubber Supply

Starbucks Signs Illinois Wind Energy Deal with Constellation

UPS Among EPA’s 2018 SmartWay Excellence Award Winners

General Motors Texas Facility Now 100% Powered by the Wind

Product Announcement: Battery-Electric Powertrain for Low Cab Forward Trucks by Lightning Systems

California Air Resources Board Approves Hybrid-Electric Fleet Trucks

Auto Industry Responds To Fuel Efficiency Standards Rollbacks

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