Smart Energy Decisions News

Sourcing Renewables - September 13, 2021

Go Beyond the Meter with Season 3 Podcast Premiere

Smart Energy Decisions announces the premiere of Season 3 of the Beyond the Meter podcast series. This season takes a close look at the meaningful impact renewable energy projects can have on the world around you, with industry guests discussing how their cleaner energy transition is driving positive change both within their organization and in the larger community.

GHG Emissions - September 13, 2021

Western Digital Receives SBTi Approval for Emissions Targets

Western Digital announced Sept. 9 that its emissions targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative in line with the Paris Agreement criteria.

Sourcing Renewables - September 13, 2021

Chevron and Caterpillar Test Transportation-Sector Hydrogen Use

Chevron U.S.A. and Caterpillar announced Sept. 9 a new partnership to develop hydrogen as a commercially viable fuel alternative for line-haul rail and marine vessels.

GHG Emissions - September 13, 2021

Cintas Targets Net-Zero by 2050

Cintas Corporation announced Sept. 9 that it plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Sourcing Renewables - September 13, 2021

New Jersey Gov. Passes Ordinance to Increase EV Charging Installations

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released Sept. 8 a statewide ordinance streamlining the installation process for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in a bid to increase the use of low-emission vehicles throughout the state.

September 13, 2021

Beyond the Meter - Episode 14: The Power of Resiliency

Municipalities across the U.S. experience any number of challenges when building infrastructure projects and energy solutions, but one of the biggest is building with future needs in mind. The issues of resilience and sustainability are front and center in this undertaking, and the guests on this episode of Beyond the Meter are on the front lines of the fight: Ann Kloose, City of Fresno Manager of Sustainability; Whit Remer, City of Tampa Sustainability and Resilience Officer; and Michael Kilpatrick, Key Segment Manager for State and Local Governments at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions.

September 11, 2021

Weekend Reads: Oil Vs. Wind on the Shetland Islands; The Key to Biden's EV Plan

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

GHG Emissions - September 10, 2021

Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 45: A Guide to Addressing Your Scope 3 Value Chain Emissions

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Katherine Canoy, Director of Energy and Climate Practice at 3Degrees. As more organizations are making ambitious climate commitments, such as net-zero emissions, many companies grapple with the most effective way to address their Scope 3 emissions. Debra and Katherine discussed practical steps that organizations can take to tackle their value chain emissions at SED’s recent Renewable Energy Forum. Listen in on the discussion of this hot topic: reducing Scope 3 emissions.

GHG Emissions - September 10, 2021

Cisco Unveils 2040 Net-Zero Target

Cisco announced Sept. 9 its new commitment to reach net-zero emissions across all its emissions from its product use, operations and supply chain by 2040.

Finance - September 10, 2021