Smart Energy Decisions News

Granite released Sept. 1 its 2020 sustainability report with a focus on the processes it has implemented to reduce the impact of its construction materials production.

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla speaks with Dr. Victor Udo, Bucknell University’s Director of Sustainability, who explains how the campus' 7-acre solar array project came about, how it fits in with their overall sustainability strategy, and what was needed to overcome the sometimes contentious process to gain local ordinance to proceed. This episode is a must-listen for other large power users, especially in higher education.

Amazon announced Sept. 2 an initiative to accelerate reforestation and regenerative agroforestry that is expected to remove up to 10 million tons of CO2 emissions through 2050.

Chevron announced Sept. 2 a new project to increase the development of renewable fuels and lower carbon intensity feedstocks.

Crown Point Health Suites will soon be undergoing a series of energy efficiency improvements to its nursing home with no upfront cost.

Clean Power Alliance announced Sept. 3 a 15-year PPA that will allow it to source energy from a 300 MW solar project paired with a 600 MWh battery energy storage project.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) announced Sept. 1 that two of its manufacturing sites have been certified as carbon neutral.

Hydro announced Aug. 26 that it entered into a new agreement to source 48 MW of solar energy in what is its first long-term energy contract in the U.S.

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted Aug. 31 to pass a new plan to transition the city to 100% clean energy by 2035.