Smart Energy Decisions News

Sourcing Renewables - December 7, 2020

Google looks to intelligent computing for 24/7 RE supply

As Google pursues its new 24/7 clean energy goal, the tech company released its plans to design a machine learning platform that aligns its operations with the availability of renewable energy resources on the grid.

GHG Emissions - December 7, 2020

United Natural Foods to establish science-based emissions reduction targets

United Natural Foods, Inc., announced Dec. 2 its intention to establish science-based emissions reduction targets covering its operations and value chain in line with the Paris Agreement as part of its 2030 ESG agenda.

Energy Efficiency - December 7, 2020

Nokia and Telefónica find 5G to be 90% more energy efficient than previous networks

Nokia and Telefónica announced Dec. 2 the findings of a joint study concluding that 5G networks are up to 90% more energy efficient per traffic unit than legacy 4G networks.

December 5, 2020

Weekend reads: Restoring Maryland's oysters with solar power; Delays in the USPS electric vehicle transition

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

Energy Efficiency - December 4, 2020

Massachusetts town, local hospital plans energy resiliency projects

The Town of West Tisbury and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts are planning a project to bring climate-resilient energy infrastructure to their facilities.

GHG Emissions - December 4, 2020

Eastman Chemical releases 2030 carbon neutrality target

Eastman announced Dec. 1 that it is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and is aligning its targets with the Paris Agreement.

Sourcing Renewables - December 4, 2020

Burger King to deploy fast EV charging stations at 10 NE locations

Burger King will be installing EV charging stations at ten key locations in the Northeast, the company announced Dec. 3.

Energy Efficiency - December 3, 2020

Most companies are planning to invest in energy projects in 2021, survey finds

A new survey conducted by Johnson Controls found that more than half of organizations plan to increase investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology next year, with 85% claiming that reducing energy costs was a highly important driver of investment.

Solar - December 3, 2020

Extra Space Storage plans 30 more solar installations at facilities

Extra Space Storage will be developing solar energy systems at 30 additional properties following the signing of contracts with a project developer.