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It won't be easy, but Hawaii should speed up its transition to clean energy

April 23, 2018

By Katie Fehrenbacher
The state has made major progress in its shift from oil to renewables but there’s still a lot to be done, according to a new report analyzing its ongoing transition.
Wells Fargo will pay federal regulators a $1 billion fine to settle accusations of unfair practices and rule violations. The bank is also investing in clean technology.

Wells Fargo to pay $1 billion fine, pledges $200 billion for low-carbon economy projects

April 19, 2018

By Cassandra Sweet
Federal regulators announce a $1 billion fine for federal rule violations, a day after Wells Fargo pledged to double down on cleantech investment and finance.
Falling costs to build wind farms will help Berkshire Hathaway's Iowa utility reach its 100 percent renewable energy goal.

Why Berkshire Hathaway's utility is aiming for 100 percent renewable energy

April 17, 2018

By Cassandra Sweet
Hint: it’s about falling costs and rising customer demand for clean power.
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Clean Energy Deal Tracker: Facebook, Microsoft and L'Oreal shape strong quarter

April 16, 2018

By Cassandra Sweet
The pace of deal-making in corporate renewables is faster than ever.
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The most noteworthy part of Apple’s 100% clean power milestone

April 11, 2018

By Heather Clancy
Other big companies should emulate the tech giant’s focus on helping suppliers get there, too.
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How to infuse distributed generation with institutional capital

April 11, 2018

By Thomas Byrne
The yieldco and asset-backed security models could both be highly relevant.
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How to make solar+storage projects work for low-income communities

April 3, 2018

By Rob Sanders and Lew Milford
Alternatives models of financing and ownership are imperative. Here are some ideas for new ones.
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Sullivan Solar and San Diego Padres hit a home run for renewables

March 30, 2018

By Lew Blaustein
March saw the opening of the largest solar installation in the big leagues.
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A former federal CSO’s view of clean energy policy

March 28, 2018

By Camilo Monge
An interview with Jon Powers, CSO for the Obama administration and co-founder of CleanCapital.
A Wells Fargo bank in San Francisco, California.

Why Wells Fargo's cleantech incubator is a hit

March 26, 2018

By Cassandra Sweet
The bank's Innovation Incubator has a secret weapon: a national laboratory.