Smart Energy Decisions News

Sourcing Renewables - January 17, 2022

German Chemicals Maker to Source Australian Green Hydrogen

Covestro, a German manufacturer of high-tech polymer materials, will soon be entering a long-term agreement to receive green hydrogen and its derivatives to support the creation of its products.

January 15, 2022

Weekend Reads: The Implications of Germany's Nuclear Shutdowns; Elon Musk's SpaceX Explores Carbon Capture

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

GHG Emissions - January 14, 2022

Parachute Sets Goal of Carbon Neutral by 2022

Parachute, a bath, apparel, decor and furniture company, announced its commitment to become certified carbon neutral by April 22, 2022, by measuring and offsetting the company’s entire footprint with verified carbon credits.

January 14, 2022

Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 56: Managing Energy Supply and Demand in Transportation

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, SED's Debra Chanil talks with Keith Warner to discuss his role as Aviation Utilities Business Manager for the Port of Seattle and its affiliated utility. Among the topics they cover are the importance of resiliency, the push for electrification, and Keith’s unique perspective on moving from the private sector with Boeing to his current public sector role. Join us to hear Keith’s great insight on managing energy in transportation.

January 14, 2022

NSG Group Signs PPA for RE in Poland

NSG UK Enterprises, part of the NSG Group, signed a PPA for the renewable electricity generated by a wind farm located in Poland. This represents the first VPPA for the company and the first PPA signed by a glass manufacturer in Poland.

Distributed Energy Resources - January 14, 2022

Volvo Trucks Launches Electric With Range Increase

Volvo Trucks North America announced that production of the enhanced Volvo VNR Electric model will begin in the second quarter of 2022 and features up to an 85% increased range.

Energy Storage - January 14, 2022

ADM Decarbonizes With New Pipeline

ADM, a nutrition and agricultural origination and processing company, announced it signed a letter of intent to pave the pathway toward further decarbonization of ADM’s footprint via the construction of a pipeline.

GHG Emissions - January 13, 2022

University of Michigan Invests in Projects to Lower GHG

The University of Michigan announces an initial $5 million investment in energy conservation measures that will reduce GHG emissions.

January 13, 2022

Falko Regional Aircraft Buys Electric Aircraft

Falko Regional Aircraft announced a letter of intent which includes a potential order for 200 of Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) and a commercial partnership to develop a global network of eVTOL operators.