Sustainability

Energy-Smart Student Center Debuts in LA

A signature roof design is a key to efficiency for Cal Poly Pomona's new student services building, which is a candidate for LEED certification.

Sustainability

States Jump-Start 2019 Energy Initiatives

Governors and legislatures fast-track plans to cut their states' carbon footprints and expand alternative sources.

Sustainability

Hawaii Peaker-Plus-Storage Plant Sets Record

The world's largest operational solar and storage system boosts Kauai's renewable energy supply to 50 percent.

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National Solar Market Year in Review

The U.S. installed 10.6 gigawatts of solar photovoltaic capacity in 2018, reaching 64.2 gigawatts of total installed capacity, sufficient to power 12.3 million American homes, according to a report of Wood Mackenzie/Solar Energy Industries Association.
National 14 March 2019 18:06
EDPR, Microsoft Sign Ohio Wind PPAs

The agreements bring Microsoft’s directly acquired renewable energy portfolio to nearly 1.4 gigawatts. Timber Road IV Wind Farm is the company’s fifth project in the region.
Midwest 12 March 2019 08:12
FPL to Add 300MW of Solar Power to The Sunshine State

Four solar farms will generate the 300-megawatt capacity, enough to power about 60,000 homes and bring $26 million in net-savings to FPL customers over the long term.
South 08 March 2019 21:21
CEMEX Headquarters in Houston Earns LEED Gold

About 20 percent of materials are recycled and water consumption was reduced by one-third with the use of efficient fixtures.
Houston 04 March 2019 12:44
Cloudy Phase, Brighter Future for Solar Industry

After last year's slowdown, solar projects and employment are both on track to rebound in 2019.
National 28 February 2019 07:57
GM, DTE Energy Sign Agreement for 300GwH of Wind Power

To date, 20 percent of GM’s global energy supply comes from renewable sources. The car manufacturer is a member of the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance.
Midwest 28 February 2019 07:51
Austin-Bergstrom Airport Wraps Phase I of $350M Expansion

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s $350 million, LEED Silver-certified development added nearly 170,000 square feet to the Barbara Jordan Terminal.
Austin 27 February 2019 14:02