Smart Energy Decisions News

January 13, 2024

Weekend Reads: West Virginia Makes the Solar Switch; US Emissions Reductions Fall Short of Goals

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:

Commercial - January 12, 2024

Barclays Creates Energy Transition Group to Support Clients

Barclays, a global bank, announced it is establishing a new energy transition group within its corporate and investment bank and will provide strategic advice to clients as they explore potential energy transition opportunities.

GHG Emissions - January 12, 2024

Rayonier Sets Decarbonization Strategy

Rayonier Inc. announced its commitment to The Climate Pledge and plans to implement various decarbonization strategies.

Sourcing Renewables - January 12, 2024

DOE Sees Progress in Launching Hydrogen Projects

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that 2023 was a big year for clean hydrogen, as the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs prepare to begin hydrogen demonstration projects, while other partnerships were created and investments were made in the sector.

GHG Emissions - January 12, 2024

Smart Energy Voices Podcast Episode 94: Balancing Profitability and Sustainability at IKEA

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.

Distributed Energy Resources - January 12, 2024

BMW's Munich Plant Converts to EV Only for 2027

Starting in 2026, BMW Group’s Munich plant will manufacture the Neue Klasse sedan, followed by the production of all-electric models only the following year.

Sourcing Renewables - January 11, 2024

City of Long Beach Adds RNG Trucks

The City of Long Beach, California signed a new two-year multimillion-dollar contract to deliver new Super Duty Ford Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) trucks.

Distributed Energy Resources - January 11, 2024

Toyota Extends Free EV Charging

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. will extend its one year of complimentary fast charging to drivers who purchase or lease a new 2024 bZ4x.

GHG Emissions - January 11, 2024

Electrolux Group Sets Second Emissions Goal

Electrolux Group, a global appliance company, announced that it set a new science-based climate target to lower GHG emissions in products and operations in support of the Paris climate agreement.

Distributed Energy Resources - January 11, 2024