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Energy-related CO2 emissions for first half of 2016 at lowest levels since 1991
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced on Wednesday that the first six months of 2016 produced the lowest levels of emissions during the first six months of the year seen since 1991. U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions produced 2,530 million metric tons in the f... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/shutterstock_298688711-300x200.jpg)
MPSC approves voluntary renewable energy pilot program for DTE Electric Company
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a voluntary renewable energy pilot program on Tuesday for the DTE Electric Company, allowing program participants to acquire an amount of renewable energy larger than the 10 percent mandated. The 10 percent mandate on renewable energy was est... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/shutterstock_155706680-300x200.jpg)
Florida PSC approves cost recovery for Gulf’s purchase agreement with Morgan Stanley
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a cost recovery on Tuesday for Gulf Power Company’s energy purchase agreement with Morgan Stanley Capital Group, Inc. to encourage the development of additional wind generation sites. The 20 year agreement is expected to yield approximately $... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/shutterstock_94177825-300x225.jpg)
Arizona Public Service Electric Company surpasses hits major solar energy capacity milestone
The Arizona Public Service Electric Company (APS) recently surpassed one gigawatt (GW) of solar energy capacity, becoming the only utility outside of California to reach such a milestone and enabling the company to meet the partial daytime needs of approximately 250,000 Arizona households. APS�... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/shutterstock_341249744-300x200.jpg)
Washington state’s electric companies exceed conservation benchmarks
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUT) revealed on Thursday that the state’s three investor-owned electric companies are on track to meet the required 2016 state conservation and renewable energy requirements, exceeding current environmental standards. The Energy Independe... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/shutterstock_392562982-300x248.jpg)
Pacific Power reducing emissions and increasing renewable sources
Pacific Power revealed on Wednesday during the GoGreen Conference in Portland that it has reduced its carbon emissions by 14 percent this year and increased its sourced renewable energy by 39 percent. "Our wind and solar is up 39 percent this year and by the end of 2016, we expect to have 3,034 m... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/shutterstock_189981317-300x200.jpg)
EPA: U.S. carbon emissions down 4.9 percent
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released figures on Tuesday showing that carbon emissions from power plants, oil drilling, factories and other industrial sources are down approximately 4.9 percent in the U.S. “It’s becoming more widely known that the United States is leading the wor... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/shutterstock_155706680-300x200.jpg)
Colorado PUC approves Xcel Energy wind project development
A settlement approved on Friday by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will permit Xcel Energy to develop, own and operate the Rush Creek Wind Project on Colorado’s eastern plains. The PUC voted to approve the widely supported agreement without modification, finding that the project ... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/shutterstock_84045457-300x200.jpg)