Energy Management Articles
Hydro Inks 48 MW Solar Deal for US Production
Hydro announced Aug. 26 that it entered into a new agreement to source 48 MW of solar energy in what is its first long-term energy contract in the U.S.
LA Votes to Accelerate 100% RE Goal to 2035
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted Aug. 31 to pass a new plan to transition the city to 100% clean energy by 2035.
Caterpillar to Expand Hydrogen-Powered Equipment Portfolio
Caterpillar announced Sept. 1 a new line of Cat generator sets that will be able to operate on 100% renewable green hydrogen.
Google Inks Deal for 140 MW of Clean Energy for German Operations
Google will soon power its German operations with 24/7 carbon-free energy through a new supply agreement.
AT&T to Leverage 5G to Help Businesses Reduce 1 Gigaton of Emissions
AT&T announced Aug. 31 a new ambition to help businesses collectively reduce a gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.
New York Launches Funding Project for Affordable Housing Electrification
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Aug. 30 a $24 million pilot program that will help low- to moderate-income residents fund electrification projects in affordable housing.
NFI to Deploy 100% Electric Fleet
NFI Industries and Electrify America are teaming up on a massive heavy-duty electric truck charging infrastructure project.
San Francisco Integrates Electric Buses Into City Fleet
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) will soon be adding electric-hybrid buses to its city fleet.
Nike Explores the Use of Carbon-Negative Biomaterial
Nike announced a new partnership to explore the use of a carbon-negative biomaterial in its products.
Lexmark Targets 2035 Carbon Neutrality
Lexmark announced its new ambition to be carbon neutral by 2035.
Bigelow Laboratory Covers 85% of Energy Needs with New Solar
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences recently announced that it is now powered by more than 90% renewable energy following the construction of a 3 MW solar farm.
Insights from the 2021 Summer Edition of the Virtual Renewable Energy Forum
As we look forward to bringing our community back together in person for the Renewable Energy Forum/Winter Edition in December, we present Insights from the 2021 Summer Edition of the RE Forum. Explore these session recaps for thought-provoking content and the spirit of collaboration that is a hallmark of Smart Energy Decisions events.
Illinois Toyota Dealership Completes Rooftop Solar Installation
A Toyota dealership in Illinois just completed a solar array on its rooftop that will offset nearly 46% of its electricity use.
MedTrans Adds Fully-Electric Semi Truck to Delivery Route
Medline announced Aug. 25 that its private truck fleet, MedTrans, has deployed a fully electric semi truck for hospital deliveries in Southern California.
ExxonMobil Affiliate to Produce Renewable Diesel in Canada
Imperial Oil, an affiliate of ExxonMobil, will soon be producing renewable diesel at a new complex at a refinery in Edmonton, Canada.
Egypt Gold Mine to Receive Mining's Largest Solar-Plus-Storage System
Centamin's Sukari gold mine in Egypt will soon be the site of a 36 MW solar farm and a 7.5 MW battery storage system.
Weekend Reads: The Battle for a Clean Electricity Standard; Extreme Weather Sparks Growth in Solar Demand
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 43: Capitalizing on Opportunities in Community Solar
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla sits down with Miro Sutton, Managing Director – Renewable Advisory, Strategy and Origination, NRG Energy. This discussion covers the state of community solar, including key trends, benefits, and common misperceptions. Tune in to learn about NRG’s unique approach to developing community solar projects.
Albertsons Inks Deal for 6.6 MW Maine Solar Project
A 6.6 MW solar energy project that will provide power to Albertsons Companies stores is now under construction in Maine.
Lazer Spot Adds 25 EV Trucks to Yard Management Fleet
Lazer Spot announced Aug. 26 that it will soon be deploying more than 25 electric vehicle trucks in its yard management operations.
Swiss Re Joins $10 Million Carbon Capture Purchase Agreement
Swiss Re announced Aug. 25 a 10-year purchase agreement for direct air capture and storage of carbon dioxide.
Port of Virginia to Lease Space for Offshore Wind
Gov. Ralph Northam announced Aug. 25 that the Commonwealth of Virginia will be leasing ocean space to Dominion Energy for the development of offshore wind energy.
Kroger Sets its Sights on a 30% Emissions Cut by 2030
The Kroger Co. announced Aug. 25 that it decreased its total carbon emissions by 11.6% between 2019 and 2020 and reduced its carbon intensity through investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy and refrigerant emissions-reduction measures.
Tarleton State University Enters Into ESPC For Energy Upgrades
Tarleton State University will soon be undergoing a series of energy projects that are expected to reduce its electricity use and natural gas consumption by 21-23% annually.
bp to Source RNG Made With Poultry Litter For Vehicle Fuel
bp announced Aug. 24 a new agreement to purchase renewable natural gas processed from poultry litter to be sold as fuel to the U.S. transportation sector.
NJ Small Businesses and Schools to Receive Energy Upgrade Funding
Schools and small businesses in New Jersey will soon have access to funds for efficiency upgrades to HVAC systems and plumbing infrastructure under a new program enacted through a bill signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Decarbonizing Kitchens: Opportunities for the Food Service Sector
As the public and private sectors pursue organization-wide goals for reducing GHG emissions, commercial food service kitchens and restaurants face multiple challenges: identifying new opportunities to improve energy efficiency while adhering to changing local and state regulations supporting electrification and decarbonization. This column from Better Buildings shows how operators like The Wendy's Company are finding success with a steady approach.
Equinix Australia Leads Group for Joint PPAs
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) granted Equinix Australia the authorization to pool its electricity demand with a group of retailers to better negotiate power purchase agreements from new or existing solar or wind projects.
PepsiCo, McCormick, Best Buy, ViacomCBS Claim 140 MW from Texas Solar
PepsiCo, McCormick & Company, Best Buy, and two local ViacomCBS TV stations will soon source clean energy from a 200 MW solar project under development in Texas.
Canadian Habitat for Humanity Project to Use Low-Carbon Concrete
Habitat for Humanity will soon begin construction on a 4-plex housing project in Kingston, Ontario using low-carbon concrete produced using cement from near zero-CO2 building materials.
