Smart Energy Decisions News

February 12, 2021

Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 22: The Future of Sustainability Strategy

2020 definitely produced a number of challenges, but the need for societies and organizations to move toward sustainable energy solutions has not gone away. This conversation between Smart Energy Decisions founder, John Failla, and Greg Kandankulam, Senior Manager of Sustainability at NRG Energy highlights the current situation in the push for renewable energy, how and why the focus has shifted away from renewable energy procurement and toward the reduction of carbon emissions, and how sustainability consultants are playing a large role in the transition.

Solar - February 12, 2021

Intel Corp. to power Oregon facilities with solar

Intel announced on Feb. 11 that it has signed a 15-year agreement with PGE to purchase solar power to help provide renewable power for its technology development and manufacturing facilities in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Distributed Generation - February 12, 2021

U.S. renewables generation mix to double by 2050

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced on Feb. 8 that it expects the share of renewables in the U.S. electricity generation mix to increase from 21% in 2020 to 42% in 2050.

CHP - February 12, 2021

Howard University adds CHP plant to increase energy efficiency

Howard University, a private research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges, announced on Feb. 11 that it is planning a new central utility plant to provide electric and steam services to buildings on its Washington, D.C. campus.

Sourcing Renewables - February 11, 2021

Amazon, Google, Verizon lead list of 2020's largest energy buyers

Amazon, Google and Verizon topped the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance's (REBA) newly released list of 2020 leading large energy buyers.

Industrial - February 11, 2021

Carlsberg Group advances on 2022 goal with 7% emissions cut

The Carlsberg Group announced in its new sustainability report that it cut relative carbon emissions across its total value chain by 7% and across its breweries by 12% between 2015 and 2019.

GHG Emissions - February 11, 2021

Bank of America sets steps for net zero by 2050

Bank of America announced on Feb. 11 a series of initial steps it will take to achieve its goal of net zero GHG emissions in it financing activities by 2050, as well as broader 2030 operational and supply chain goals as part of a holistic commitment to environmental sustainability.

GHG Emissions - February 10, 2021

LA Metro transitions bus fleet to low-carbon fuel

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) announced on Feb. 8 that it has signed an agreement to purchase enough renewable natural gas (RNG) to fuel its bus fleet—the nation’s largest.

Sourcing Renewables - February 10, 2021

Colt Data Centre Services powers European operations with 100% renewable energy

Colt Data Centre Services (DCS), provider of data centers and cloud solutions, announced on Feb. 8 that its operations across the UK and Europe are fully powered by 100% renewable power.