Smart Energy Decisions News

August 25, 2023

Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 87: Leadership, Renewables and Water Conservation

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Alise Porto, SVP of Sustainability and Strategic Initiatives at Switch and two-time winner of SED’s WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award. They discuss how Switch has driven sustainability through innovative water conservation and renewable energy initiatives.

August 25, 2023

Aviation Capital Group Completes Sustainability Assessment

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) completed its first sustainability materiality assessment to help inform and shape its ESG strategy in 2023.

Utilities - August 25, 2023

ComEd Facilities Powered with Carbon-Free Energy

ComEd announced the company’s entire real estate portfolio is powered with 100% carbon-free energy.

GHG Emissions - August 25, 2023

GMS Sets Scope 1, 2 Baselines

GMS Inc., a specialty building products distributor, established and disclosed Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG as emission baselines.

GHG Emissions - August 25, 2023

Voya Financial Lowers Emissions

Voya Financial announced that over 27,000 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) and more than 20,000 gallons of water were saved from its Earth Week challenges.

Solar - August 24, 2023

Dulles Airport Adopts Solar and Storage

Dulles International Airport broke ground on the Dulles Solar and Storage project that will generate up to 100 megawatts (MW) of solar energy and store up to 50 MW of power.

Distributed Energy Resources - August 24, 2023

UAlbany's Electric Trolley Makes Debut

The University at Albany added a new electric trolley, which is part of a growing fleet of zero-emission vehicles.

Distributed Energy Resources - August 24, 2023

Illinois High Schools Receive Grants for EVs

Five northern Illinois high schools each received a $50,000 grant to purchase electric transportation technology to learn about the advantages of driving zero-emissions vehicles.

Solar - August 24, 2023

Carlisle Companies Lowers Emissions

Carlisle Companies, a supplier of building envelope products and solutions for more energy efficient buildings, made significant progress in reducing its operational GHG emissions by eliminating nearly 2,000 metric tons of carbon emissions from direct operations.

Wind - August 23, 2023