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Google announced it has made significant progress in developing its Time-based Energy Attribute Certificates (T-EACs) to track hour-by-hour energy use, such as expanding the use of hourly certificates within and outside of Google.

When you stand at the entrance of Target's Vista, California, store, it looks like any other Target store. But underneath that iconic Target exterior is a complex system of electrical, plumbing, solar and more that makes it one of a kind — and our most sustainable store yet. This column from Target goes behind the scenes with the team that brought it all to life.

Smart Energy Decisions presents the Webinar Center - your go-to resource for presentations you need to help you make the best decisions for your energy efficiency and renewable energy strategies. Recent webinars include "Optimizing Facility Design for Both Decarbonization and Resiliency - It's Not Too Good to Be True!", "reLED=Efficiency2: Upgrade Legacy LEDs to Improve Performance and Savings", "Energy & Sustainability Reporting Best Practices: Your Data. Your Way.", "The State of Energy Management", and "Maximize Savings with Solar + Storage + EV Charging".

California universities could lower their GHG emissions by participating in a pilot program with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).

OMV, a Vienna-based international, integrated oil, gas and chemicals company, announced it aims to become a net-zero emissions company by no later than 2050 by reducing its oil and gas production by around 20% by 2030.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that 93 U.S. manufacturing plants earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2021.

The Kingspan Group announced it achieved a 4.3% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and a 29% reduction in carbon intensity year on year.

Definity Financial Corporation announced its commitment to achieve net zero emissions for both its operations and investments by 2040 or sooner.

Smart Energy Decisions is proud to announce the expansion of its Advisory Board to include five new members.

Microsoft updated its progress on becoming net zero by 2030, including its reductions in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of 17% year over year by purchasing renewable energy.