Smart Energy Decisions News

December 10, 2021

White House Sets Net Zero Goals

President Joe Biden signed an executive order to achieve net zero emissions from federal procurement no later than 2050.

December 10, 2021

Santa Clara County Adds Electric Requirement for New Buildings

A new ordinance in Santa Clara county in California requires that new buildings in unincorporated parts will be required to install all-electric appliances and heating systems and include infrastructure for charging electric vehicles.

GHG Emissions - December 10, 2021

Sandvik Commits to Science Based Targets Initiative

Sandvik has committed to set targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This step is part of the company’s sustainable business strategy for its customer offerings.

Solar - December 10, 2021

Massachusetts Adds More Community Solar

A group of rooftop solar projects are online and the remainder are scheduled to be commissioned by early 2022 in Massachusetts, ranging from the Cape Cod region to the Berkshires.

Energy Efficiency - December 9, 2021

Hazelwood School District Completes Energy Conservation Project

The Hazelwood School District announced the completion of its latest phase of work of a decades-long initiative to reduce its overall energy spend and leverage the savings to improve the district’s learning environment.

Finance - December 9, 2021

Orange Launches Carbon Fund

Telecommunications operator Orange announced the creation of Orange Nature, a €50 million carbon fund, with returns in high-quality carbon credits only.

GHG Emissions - December 9, 2021

The Dream Companies Set 2035 Net Zero Goal

The Dream group of companies set a net zero GHG emissions goal of 2035 as part of its 2020-2021 Sustainability Report that includes its plans for Environmental, Social and Governance,, and impact investing.

December 9, 2021

Connect Airlines Creates First Zero-Emission Airline

Startup airline Connect Airlines announced it has signed a letter of intent for new green-energy propulsion that will enable the company to become the first zero-emission US-based airline in three years.

December 8, 2021

Toyota Plans New Automotive Battery Plant

Toyota Motor North America’s executives announced the company chose Greensboro-Randolph Megasite as the location for Toyota’s new $1.29 billion automotive battery manufacturing plant.