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Corporations Set Renewable Energy Record, Surpass 2 GW in 2015
Today, more than 160 corporate executives are gathering at Bloomberg's New York City headquarters for a meeting of Rocky Mountain Institute's Business Renewables Center (BRC). The over-capacity, invitation-only event is the latest proof point of corporations' fast-growing interest in purchasing large amounts of renewable energy.
Yahoo’s Pursuit of Green Power: New Business Models Offer Companies High-Impact, Economic Alternatives
Yahoo is one of a small but growing group of large companies that have signed renewable energy contracts directly with wind and solar project developers. And, while this transaction will help Yahoo progress towards its sustainability targets, the transaction is also—importantly—expected to save the company money.
New DOE Definition of Zero-Energy Buildings is a Base Hit, Not a Home Run
The global market for zero-energy buildings is projected to achieve explosive growth by 2035. But what exactly is a zero-energy building? The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released a standard definition of zero-energy buildings, campuses, portfolios, and communities. Did they get it right?
The Renewable Energy Market is Evolving. Here’s How.
Corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) are being talked about everywhere. Today, corporate and institutional (C&I) end users have unparalleled access to bilateral agreements directly with utility-scale renewable energy facilities—greening their energy portfolio and creating financial benefits. How did we get here?
Former Head of International Energy Agency, Maria Van Der Hoeven, Joins Rocky Mountain Institute’s Board of Trustees
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) announces the newest member to join its Board of Trustees. RMI is pleased to welcome former International Energy Agency Executive Director Maria van der Hoeven to the organization.
