Why Autodesk is investing in an urban prefab construction startup

The software company’s strategic investment in Factory OS includes goals for impact metrics such as waste reduction, jobs creation potential and how the collaboration can stimulate the development of more affordable housing.

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Clean Energy Deal Tracker: New models, players shape blockbuster quarter

The record second quarter of 2019 saw deals inked to add over 2.8 gigawatts of capacity and 490-gigawatt hours (GWh) annually to corporate energy portfolios.

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Clean Energy Deal Tracker: New models, players shape blockbuster quarter

Clean Energy Deal Tracker: New models, players shape blockbuster quarter

The record second quarter of 2019 saw deals inked to add over 2.8 gigawatts of capacity and 490-gigawatt hours (GWh) annually to corporate energy portfolios.

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Teeny, tiny creatures play a big role in climate change

Tiny bacteria, protozoa and fungi in agricultural systems contribute methane into the atmosphere — and they’re spreading.

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Microsoft has figured out a way to reduce risks associated with PPAs

A new sort of contract known a volume firming agreement could insulate corporate buyers from weather-related hiccups and the intermittent nature of solar and wind power production.

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RECs help small companies enter the renewables market

Because few companies can generate their own energy onsite, nonprofit SR Inc developed “aggregated procurement”contracts as an attractive alternative.

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RECs help small companies enter the renewables market

Why Etsy and Lockheed Martin seek clean energy matchmakers

The buzz is building behind aggregated energy deals.

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Sustainability voices react to Donald Trump’s victory

Early reactions to his ascendancy to the Oval Office mixed shock with calls to action.

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3 tips from the trenches for corporate renewables buyers

Your organization doesn’t need to be huge to buy clean power.

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Energy price risk and the ‘hockey stick PPA’

Renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are poised for big growth — if they can overcome wobbly market prices.

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