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Smart Energy Decisions (SED) announced additions to the conference program for Net Zero Forum Spring, to be held February 26-28, 2024 in The Woodlands, TX.

The Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria installed an energy-savings solution at their hotels that lowers the need for air conditioning during peak electric demand, reducing GHG emissions, energy use and costs.

Google announced it has begun construction on a new data center in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire that will handle off-site heat recovery.

Trafigura, a global commodities group, announced that it has agreed to purchase carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits.

The Wolfson Hospital in Holon, Israel will deploy low-carbon electric heat as part of a new project.

The 2024 State of Corporate Sustainability Report serves as a reflection of the biggest trends, drivers, and challenges facing energy, facility, and sustainability teams. This year's data regarding the current state of sustainability reporting and energy management reflects the experience and insight of 240+ industry professionals working at respected organizations in multiple sectors. Explore the results of this research, the fifth collaboration between Atrius®, part of Acuity Brands, and Smart Energy Decisions.

Retrofitting existing buildings could lower their energy intensity by nearly 40%, according to the World Economic Forum’s Transforming Energy Demand report.

KIRCHHOFF Automotive, a global automotive supplier, signed a seven-year agreement for the delivery of near zero emissions steel from Boden.

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) ordered 180 electric zero-emission school buses to assist the school district in transitioning to 100% electric student transportation.

At Smart Energy Decisions’ 2023 Net Zero Forum/Fall, Adrian Avino, Engineering Construction Manager for IKEA Property, North America Real Estate/US, gave an overview of how IKEA plans to meet its sustainability goals. Adrian shares IKEA’s holistic approach including the company’s strategy to use renewable heating and cooling for projects across its North American portfolio.