Smart Energy Decisions News

Solar - October 13, 2021

PPG Inks Deal with 200 MW Solar Project

Global paint manufacturer PPG announced Oct. 12 a 10-year agreement it made to power its Carrollton, Texas, facility with energy from a 200 MW solar project.

Sourcing Renewables - October 13, 2021

San Fransisco Taco Bells Install EV Charging Stations

Taco Bell restaurant locations in South San Francisco will soon be receiving DC fast electric vehicle chargers through a new infrastructure development project.

Energy Storage - October 13, 2021

Massachusetts EV School Bus Completes Vehicle-to-Grid Power Supply

An electric school bus in Beverly, Mass., successfully delivered power back into the grid through vehicle-to-grid technology for more than 50 hours over the summer.

Solar - October 13, 2021

Rhode Island Public Housing to Save Costs With Three Solar Installations

The Public Housing Association of Rhode Island (PHARI) will soon be launching a project that will provide energy savings to its public housing residents.

GHG Emissions - October 12, 2021

Chevron Establishes Value Chain Emissions Intensity Reduction Target

Chevron Corporation announced Oct. 11 updated carbon targets in a new report, including a new commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 in Scope 1 and 2 activities.

Sourcing Renewables - October 12, 2021

GM and GE Team Up on EV and RE Production Supply Chains

General Motors and GE Renewable Energy announced Oct. 6 a new partnership to grow the supply chain of heavy and light rare earth and other materials used for manufacturing electric vehicles and renewable energy equipment.

GHG Emissions - October 12, 2021

Top Cement Companies Unveil Roadmap to Decarbonization

Forty of the world’s top cement and concrete manufacturers came together Oct. 12 to affirm their collective commitment to reaching net-zero emissions in concrete production by 2050.

Energy Storage - October 12, 2021

Coast Guard Training Facility Save $1.2 Million Annually with New Microgrid

The United States Coast Guard will soon be adding its first battery energy storage system to its largest west coast training facility.

October 11, 2021

Mission-Critical Emission Targets Driving Interest in RE Forum

Pent-up demand for in-person meetings among energy buyers and suppliers, driven by aggressive timeframes for purchasing renewable energy projects to meet targets is leading to strong interest in Smart Energy Decision’s upcoming Renewable Energy Forum, set for December 6-8, 2021 in person at the Hyatt Regency, Huntington Beach, California.

GHG Emissions - October 11, 2021