Sustainability
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cloudy Phase, Brighter Future for Solar Industry
After last year’s slowdown, solar projects and employment are both on track to rebound in 2019.
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.
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.
Combined-Cycle Power Plant Breaks Ground in Texas
Expected to begin commercial operation in mid-2021, the 993-megawatt Montgomery County Power Station is estimated to save customers $1.7 billion over the next thee decades.
Going Off the Grid?
In a study from Accenture, utility executives weigh the future of the grid, distributed generation and other issues.
New-Model Ford Gets Energy Makeover
The architects for the Ford Foundation Building’s $200 million makeover shed light on its sustainable highlights.