Smart Energy Decisions News

Commercial - June 29, 2021

MGM Resorts Launches 100 MW Solar Array for Las Vegas Operations

MGM Resorts International is now receiving up to 90% of the daytime power needs for its 13 Las Vegas resorts from its own 100 MW solar array.

GHG Emissions - June 29, 2021

Brambles Achieves Carbon Neutrality in Operations

Brambles announced June 23 that it has become carbon neutral in all its operations.

Energy Efficiency - June 28, 2021

Nestle Debuts Sustainable Dairy Farming Initiative

Nestlé USA announced June 24 that it has sourced its first partner within its Dairy Scale for Good project to adopt low- and zero-emissions technology within the dairy industry.

Sourcing Renewables - June 28, 2021

Oracle Targets 100% RE for Operations and Cloud Systems

Oracle announced June 23 its goal to power 100% of its global operations with renewable energy by 2025.

Energy Efficiency - June 28, 2021

Town of Lancaster Installs Resiliency-Focused Batteries for Traffic Lights

The Town of Lancaster, N.Y., is addressing the resiliency of the power used in its traffic light system through the installation of backup battery technology.

Solar - June 28, 2021

UNFI Invests in North Carolina Solar Project

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) is investing in a 108.5 MW solar facility soon to be constructed in North Carolina.

Energy Efficiency - June 26, 2021

Weekend reads: Is Energy Efficiency Dead?; Exploring The Energy Switch

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

June 25, 2021

General Motors and Shell Join to Offer Renewable Energy Solutions

General Motors announced on June 23 that it is collaborating with Shell through their subsidiary MP2 Energy to provide energy solutions programs to GM's customers and supply chain partners, including fixed-rate home energy plans backed by 100% renewable energy resources.

GHG Emissions - June 25, 2021

Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 40: The Energy Switch with Peter Kelly-Detwiler

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by his friend and colleague Peter Kelly-Detwiler, founder of NorthBridge Energy Partners. Peter is an active faculty member of Smart Energy Decisions and has decades of experience in the energy industry. Join as John and Peter discuss Peter’s new book: The Energy Switch.