Smart Energy Decisions News

Energy Storage - December 17, 2020

100 MW battery storage project brings reliability to New York grid

New York State will soon be reaping the benefits of utility-scale battery storage through a new project in Astoria, Queens.

Energy Efficiency - December 17, 2020

Northeastern student housing granted LEED Platinum for sustainability

American Campus Communities announced Dec. 16 that its sustainable student housing at Northeastern University will be sourcing renewable energy and has been awarded LEED Platinum certification for its sustainability initiatives.

Energy Efficiency - December 17, 2020

VMware outlines path to net zero by 2030

VMware announced Dec. 10 its new 2030 sustainability agenda, which includes 30 specific goals around its ESG targets including net zero emissions and 100% renewable energy sourcing.

December 16, 2020

Virtual Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum (Winter Edition) Wrap-Up

Smart Energy Decisions' Virtual Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum (Winter Edition), presented on December 7-11, brought together industry buyers and suppliers to accelerate the creation and execution of renewable energy strategies. This recap of the Forum's educational sessions highlights the theme of "Collaborating for a Zero-Carbon Future."

GHG Emissions - December 16, 2020

Bristol Myers Squibb sets target for 100% RE by 2030, carbon neutrality by 2040

Bristol Myers Squibb announced Dec. 16 its new sustainability targets, including a goal to source 100% renewable electricity by 2040 and be carbon neutral in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040.

Solar - December 16, 2020

CMC Steel receives power from 100 MW Arizona solar project

Commercial Metals Company announced Dec. 16 that its micro mill in Mesa, Ariz., is officially receiving renewable energy from a nearby 100 MW solar project.

GHG Emissions - December 16, 2020

Blue Shield of California hits carbon neutral goal

Blue Shield of California announced Dec. 15 that it has achieved its carbon neutrality target.

December 15, 2020

Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance releases nine core principles for widespread adoption

The 21 members of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance released Dec. 15 a set of fleet electrification principles to provide guidance on transitioning fleets across sectors and advancing the electric vehicle market.

GHG Emissions - December 15, 2020

CBRE sets SBTi-approved 68% emissions reduction target

CBRE Group announced Dec. 14 its target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions 68% by 2035 from a 2019 baseline and that the goal has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.