Sustainability
Portland Pilot Program Eyes Virtual Power Plant
Sponsored by Portland General Electric Co., the initiative will test solar storage batteries as a backup resource.
GREEN Act Advances in Congress
The bill includes support for renewable energy industries as part of the next pandemic relief package.
AEP, Invenergy to Build 1.5GW of Wind Energy in Oklahoma
Despite being rejected by Texas, AEP’s $2 billion wind energy project advances with support from Louisiana and Arkansas commissions.
Sunrun, Vivint Solar to Sign $3.2B Deal
The corporate acquisition is expected to be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2020, subject to approval by Sunrun and Vivint Solar stockholders, regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.
Community Solar Program Takes Shape in New Jersey
In a first for the state, Duke Realty will host solar projects across 1 million square feet of its roof space.
REITs Ramp Up ESG Campaigns
A new report from Nareit shows that the sector is finding innovative ways to meet environmental, social and governance goals.
Building Performance Standards Are de Rigueur for the Future
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s new white paper analyzes the most at-hand approaches to combat climate change.
Amazon Commits $2B to Clean Energy Fund
In addition to this arrangement, in February this year, Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion of his own money to fight climate change via the Bezos Earth Fund.
Cogeneration Picks Up Steam in CRE
Should you be considering combined heat and power systems for your properties? A look at the latest trends.
Summer Power Prices Heat Up
A regional roundup of where electricity bills are heading in June, July and August, drawing on the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.