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IKEA makes South Jersey site more like Portland's

IKEA plugged in a new solar-energy system at its South Jersey distribution site, the housewares retailer said this week.

Boston Scientific unveils a big rooftop solar array in Squantum

Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) cut the ribbon Wednesday on 3,900 solar panels installed on the rooftop of its distribution center in Squantum, a neighborhood of Quincy, Mass.

Tesla's CEO: Texas electric car sales 'life or death' for company

Electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors Inc. CEO Elon Musk testified Tuesday in favor of legislation on which his company's business model for successful sales in Texas is dependent.

Sacramento to look at environmental impact of new arena

A deeper look at the nuts and bolts of Sacramento’s downtown arena and entertainment center plan is about to begin, with the city hosting an open house on April 24 to allow public input on a pending draft environmental impact report for the project.

Joule says it can now produce renewable gasoline & jet fuel without biomass

Bedford-based Joule Unlimited said Monday that it has extended its renewable fuel production process to produce the essential components of gasoline and jet fuel.