Smart Energy Decisions News

Solar - November 6, 2020

California condo facility installs 2.5 MW of rooftop solar

The Shelter Creek Condominiums in San Bruno, Calif., will begin generating its own onsite power with a new 2.5 MW rooftop solar installation that was completed this week.

GHG Emissions - November 5, 2020

Bendix commits to cutting emissions in half by 2030

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced Nov. 4 that it is committed to halfing CO2 emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality in all global operations by 2021.

Regulation - November 5, 2020

U.K. fleet operators urge government to require EV transition by 2030

A group made up of the four biggest fleet operators in the United Kingdom formed a coalition urging the government to commit to 100% electric vehicle sales by 2030.

GHG Emissions - November 5, 2020

Material Bank to offset all shipping emissions

Material Bank announced Nov. 3 that all its sample orders are officially shipping 100% carbon neutral.

Energy Efficiency - November 4, 2020

South Carolina school district to save $28M through energy upgrades

Richland County School District in South Carolina announced Oct. 30 that it will be using an energy savings performance contract (ESPC) for efficiency upgrades that will save the district more than $28 million in energy costs over 20 years.

Energy Efficiency - November 4, 2020

Alberta companies to fund energy projects with government program

Small- and medium-sized commercial and industrial facilities in Alberta, Canada, will soon have the opportunity to take advantage of a $55 million fund from the government for energy efficiency upgrades.

GHG Emissions - November 4, 2020

Range Resources targets net zero by 2025

Range Resources Corporation recently announced that it is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2025.

Energy Efficiency - November 3, 2020

Aramark HQ awarded LEED Silver certification

Aramark announced Oct. 30 that its headquarters office space in Philadelphia received LEED Silver certification for its sustainable design and construction.

GHG Emissions - November 3, 2020

Fairfax County task force recommends carbon neutrality for government, school district

A task force developed in a collaboration between the Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools in Northern Virginia is advocating for the county’s adoption of a goal to achieve carbon neutrality in its government and school operations by 2040.