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Nokia and Telefónica announced Dec. 2 the findings of a joint study concluding that 5G networks are up to 90% more energy efficient per traffic unit than legacy 4G networks.

Because the energy industry is widely diverse and constantly changing, energy companies and their partners often have difficulty keeping up with the changes. Lynda Clemmons, Vice President of Sustainable Solutions at NRG Energy, joins us for this episode of Smart Energy Voices to speak on how best to navigate these fast transitions within the industry.

The Town of West Tisbury and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts are planning a project to bring climate-resilient energy infrastructure to their facilities.

Eastman announced Dec. 1 that it is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and is aligning its targets with the Paris Agreement.

Burger King will be installing EV charging stations at ten key locations in the Northeast, the company announced Dec. 3.

A new survey conducted by Johnson Controls found that more than half of organizations plan to increase investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology next year, with 85% claiming that reducing energy costs was a highly important driver of investment.

Extra Space Storage will be developing solar energy systems at 30 additional properties following the signing of contracts with a project developer.

The State of Maryland was recognized Dec. 2 by the Department of Energy’s Better Building Challenge for its advances in energy efficiency and for reducing energy intensity by 20% over its 9-million-square-foot buildings portfolio.

Today's energy landscape is riddled with challenges – which are unfortunately fitting with the many difficulties 2020 has delivered. The rising frequency and severity of extreme weather events in recent years have underscored the need for improved energy resiliency, while COVID-19 reminds us how vulnerable we are to disruptions that impact the production and distribution of goods and services. As this white paper from Bloom Energy notes, power outages have a huge impact on businesses, leading to tangible expenses and ongoing business disruption, so implementing localized microgrids is now a strategic imperative for businesses.