Smart Energy Decisions News

March 2, 2020

Mass. school district to receive e-buses

Beverly Public Schools in Massachusetts will be rolling out a fleet of electric school buses along with a 60 kW charging system, the first electric school bus in the district.

Microgrids - March 2, 2020

Naval sub base expands cogen, efficiency

The Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., will be expanding its on-site cogeneration capacity and microgrid system, along with other efficiency upgrades, through an $83.1 million energy savings performance contract.

Finance - March 2, 2020

Toyota issues $750M green bond for clean vehicles

Toyota Financial Services announced Feb. 14 a $750 million green bond that will be used to fund new retail installment contracts and operating lease contracts to finance environmentally-friendly Toyota and Lexus vehicles.

February 29, 2020

Weekend reads: The Airbnb of renewable energy; Shell's new offshore wind breaks records

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

February 28, 2020

FedEx expands EV charging infrastructure

FedEx Corp. announced Feb. 27 the next phase of developing their electric vehicle infrastructure network, which will include adding charging stations to 42 of their locations in California.

Energy Efficiency - February 28, 2020

University of Dayton receives $1.2M in energy efficiency rebates

University of Dayton received a total of $1.2 million in energy efficiency rebates through projects that improve the sustainability of the Ohio campus and expects to save more than $400,000 annually as a result of these projects.

February 28, 2020

VF Corporation issues 500 euro green bond

VF Corporation has closed on a €500 million green bond offering, the proceeds from which will support programs to advance their sustainability goals.

GHG Emissions - February 27, 2020

Simon cuts emissions 20%, announces new sustainability goals

Simon, the real estate investment trust, announced Feb. 26 that they have achieved their 2020 sustainability goals and established a new set of ambitions going forward.

Solar - February 27, 2020

Kimberly-Clark leases land for Georgia Power solar project

Kimberly-Clark announced Feb. 26 the completion of a 3 MW solar project at their facility in LaGrange, Ga., of which all the output and associated credits will be solar to Georgia Power to advance their renewable energy development goals.

February 27, 2020