Sustainability
Power Generation Feels Winds of Change
Renewable sources achieved a milestone this spring, and new projects could lead to a dramatic expansion of green power over the next several years.
ULI White Paper Guides Sustainability Over Entire Property Cycle
A new document from the institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance sets out 11 steps for greater environmental sustainability—from property acquisition to getting ready to sell.
Big Tech Reveals Smart Building Strategies
Experts from Facebook and Google provide insights on optimizing user experiences at this year’s Realcomm conference in Nashville.
Energy Efficiency and Empowering Operations
Green Generation’s Bradford Dockser connects the dots between real estate, energy, technology and improving the environment. He also shares tips for those starting to include energy-efficiency strategies in their businesses.
LevelTen Energy Matches Starbucks’ Portfolio PPA
The current deal marks the first time a corporate buyer simultaneously procures a fraction of the power generated by multiple new projects.
Bank of America Accelerates Sustainability Efforts
The bank plans to add more than 60 solar installations over the next three years, with 15 financial centers and 10 ATMs to be equipped with panels by year’s end.
Enel Sells 540MW of Renewable Capacity for $743M
The transaction included three renewable energy plants, two solar farms and a wind park acquired by Chinese company CGN Energy International Holdings Co.
Lendlease, SMUD Sign 30-Year PPA
Upon completion in 2020, the Rancho Seco Solar II project is set to become the largest solar facility in Sacramento County, Calif,
EDF, Canadian Solar Sign 1.8GW Supply Deal
The manufacturing company will supply its bifacial enhanced wafer BiHiKu and HiKu modules to EDF Renewables’ solar projects underway in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Canadian Solar Subsidiary Inks 222MW PPA
The deal, touted as the beverage industry’s largest single purchase of solar energy in the U.S., will help Anheuser-Busch brew its entire portfolio with 100 percent renewable energy by 2021.