Smart Energy Decisions News

Solar - March 22, 2021

Rhode Island Airport Corporation to source power from new solar plant

A 4.95 MW solar project that will provide power to the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) achieved commercial operation March 22.

Sourcing Renewables - March 22, 2021

Report offers energy leaders solutions to decarbonization hurdles

The REBA Institute and Grid Strategies released March 18 a new report that outlines a path to decarbonizing the energy system to urge action from national energy leaders.

GHG Emissions - March 20, 2021

Weekend reads: Decarbonization in 2021; Can a new sustainability standard save the fashion industry?

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

March 19, 2021

Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 27: Collaborating for Customer-Centricity in Achieving Sustainability Objectives

Renewable energy is becoming increasingly affordable every day but it hasn’t yet become accessible to everyone. ENGIE is working to change that. John Failla speaks with Chief Commercial & Industries and M&A Officer for ENGIE North America, André Canguçú about what they’re doing to expand access to renewable energy for smaller entities and those new to the field. André explains how ENGIE is working to simplify the process of obtaining renewable energy. Listen to hear how they’re making a difference in the ever-evolving industry of renewable energy.

GHG Emissions - March 19, 2021

Shopify pledges to purchase 15,000 tons of carbon removal

Shopify announced March 9 its record-level commitment to purchasing 15,000 tons of Direct Air Capture carbon removal.

Solar - March 19, 2021

Colorado State University starts campus-wide solar installations

Colorado State University announced March 18 that work has begun on the construction of 5.5 MW of solar power capacity across 21 sites at its Fort Collins campus.

GHG Emissions - March 19, 2021

CarMax aims for carbon neutrality by 2050

CarMax announced March 18 its intention to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and an interim target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% before 2025.

GHG Emissions - March 19, 2021

ArcelorMittal collaborates on decarbonizing steel production

ArcelorMittal announced March 17 that it is pursuing the decarbonization of its steel production through the exploration of low-carbon hydrogen and carbon capture technologies.

Sourcing Renewables - March 18, 2021

Apple celebrates 350 MW of new RE capacity in 2020

Apple added 350 MW of renewable energy capacity in 2020 through projects in Nevada, Illinois, Virginia and Denmark as part of its planned $4.7 billion green bond spend that funded 17 projects total last year.

Wind - March 18, 2021