Smart Energy Decisions News

Finance - November 30, 2022

Future Verizon Solar Project Closes Financing

A 296 MW solar project that will one day provide clean energy to Verizon Communications received enough funding from Wells Fargo's sustainable finance program and MUFG Bank to begin construction.

November 30, 2022

Go Beyond the Meter for Seasons 1 and 2

Catch up on both seasons of the Beyond the Meter podcast, including the most recent episodes featuring "Driving Energy Innovation in Data Centers with Clemson University," "Getting the Green Light for Energy Projects," and "Collaborating to Drive Diversity in Clean Energy."

GHG Emissions - November 30, 2022

Ahold Delhaize Ramps Up Plans for Scope 3 Emission Reductions

Ahold Delhaize announced interim plans to achieve a 37% reduction in emissions across its entire value chain by 2030 in the pursuit of its goal to become net zero by 2050.

Sourcing Renewables - November 29, 2022

Microsoft Adds 900 MW of Renewables to Ireland Grid

Microsoft committed to contributing to nearly 30% of Ireland’s corporate power purchase agreement target under a pack of renewable energy contracts that will support the development of more than 900 MW of onshore wind and solar projects across

GHG Emissions - November 29, 2022

Agnico Eagle Outlines Path for 30% Emissions Cut by 2030

The Canadian gold mining company Agnico Eagle has set a target to reduce its 2021 Scope 1 and 2 emissions levels by 30% before 2030 in pursuit of net-zero by 2050.

Sourcing Renewables - November 29, 2022

Lion Electric Inks Four-Year Supply Deal for EV Batteries

The Lion Electric Company has entered into a four-year supply agreement to source lithium-ion battery cells in the manufacturing of batteries for its electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles.

GHG Emissions - November 29, 2022

Department of Labor Rules That Climate Can Be Considered in Retirement Investments

The US Department of Labor released a ruling which will allow plan fiduciaries to consider climate change and other ESG factors when selecting retirement investments and exercising shareholder rights.

Wind - November 28, 2022

Google Signs 12-year CPPA for Wind Power in Scotland

Google signed a 12-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) for 100 MW of power from the Moray West offshore wind development in Scotland

Regulation - November 28, 2022

EU to Require Corporate Sustainability Reporting

The Council of the European Union finalized its corporate sustainability reporting directive (CSRD), which will soon require companies to publish detailed information on how external sustainability factors (such as climate change or human rights issues) influence their activities.

Sourcing Renewables - November 28, 2022