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The Home Depot Named a Leader on Climate Action, Expands 2019 Renewable Energy Initiatives in Wind and Solar

February 14, 2019 Anand Gupta

ATLANTA: The Home Depot® has been highlighted as a global leader on corporate climate action and continues to pursue its sustainability goals with new renewable energy initiatives in 2019. CDP, an environmental impact non-profit, has named The Home Depot to its Climate Change “A” List for its actions to cut carbon emissions and mitigate climate […]

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Comcast Completes Solar System Installation To Power Plymouth, MA Call Center

February 14, 2019 Anand Gupta

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New Parking Lot Solar Array to Offset More than 95% of Power Consumption, Feature Electric Vehicle Charging Stations PLYMOUTH, Mass.: Comcast today announced the completion of a 1,170-panel carport solar installation that will help power its regional call center at 35 Resnik Road in Plymouth. The system will generate enough onsite clean energy – as much as […]

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Statewide poll of conservative voters shows overwhelming support for clean energy policies

February 14, 2019 Anand Gupta

3 in 4 conservatives support protecting individual land owner’s rights to lease their land COLUMBUS, Ohio: In a poll released today by the Ohio Conservative Energy Forum (OHCEF), conservative voters throughout the state overwhelmingly supported public policies that encourage greater production of renewable energy. Among the key findings: Two-thirds of Ohio conservatives believe that Ohio should diversify its energy generation […]

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Citi to Power its Texas Operations with Clean, Renewable Energy

February 14, 2019 Anand Gupta

Transaction Underscores Citi’s Innovative Environmental Finance Solutions and Sustainable Progress Strategy NEW YORK: Citi (NYSE:C) has entered into a new agreement to supply clean, renewable energy for a multi-year term to its operations in Texas. The power adds to Citi’s existing renewable supply, contributing to the bank’s goal to supply 100% renewable energy to power […]

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SolarTech Breaks Down The Federal Solar Tax Credit Before The Step Down In 2020, Renewable Energy Tax Credits Explained

February 13, 2019 Anand Gupta

SAN DIEGO: As the Federal Solar Tax is scheduled to step down in 2020, SolarTech is booking more solar installations than ever for Southern California customers wanting to get the full 30% tax credit before it drops to 26%. “The number one complaint that I hear from customers after they’ve gone solar is that they regret that they […]

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US solar jobs down for second year as Trump tariffs weigh

February 13, 2019 Anand Gupta

The job losses reflect how changing trade and environmental policies can alter the trajectory of an industry that was among the fastest-growing segments of the US energy industry LOS ANGELES: The number of jobs in the U.S. solar industry dropped by 3.2 percent in 2018, a second year of losses, as the Trump administration’s tariffs […]

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Los Angeles abandons new natural gas plants in favor of renewables

February 13, 2019 Anand Gupta

Los Angeles will abandon a plan to replace three aging gas power plants along its coast with newer natural gas technology and will instead invest in renewable energy as it seeks to move away from fossil fuels, the city’s mayor said on Tuesday. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the city’s municipal utility, […]

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Tradition Helps 10 Local Governments Green Their Futures with Innovative Renewable Energy Products

February 13, 2019 Anand Gupta

STAMFORD, Conn.: Tradition Energy recently helped 10 local governments procure innovative renewable energy products and reduce their energy costs. The renewable products included sourcing 100% of the energy from solar and wind farms, purchasing from local community solar projects, and installing solar panels on the physical site where the energy is used. The procurements were […]

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Skyline Renewables Acquires Additional Wind Portfolio

February 12, 2019 Anand Gupta

Acquisition of four additional wind farms expands Skyline’s holdings to 803 MW; Capital One investing tax equity PORTLAND, Ore.: Skyline Renewables has purchased a 117 megawatt (MW) wind portfolio from NJR Clean Energy Ventures (CEV), the clean energy subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR). The US wind farms are located in Iowa, Kansas, Pennsylvania […]

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Exclusive: EPA may issue E15 gasoline plan without biofuel credit trade limits – sources

February 12, 2019 Anand Gupta

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is considering releasing its draft proposal to expand sales of higher ethanol blends of gasoline without including simultaneous measures it promised the oil industry to curb biofuel credit speculation, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The move would help the agency lift a summertime ban on sales […]