Smart Energy Decisions News

Apple, Boeing, PepsiCo and Wells Fargo were among a list of 21 commercial, municipal and school district customers that have signed agreements to offtake a portion of a 100 MW solar farm in Arizona.

DataBank announced Aug. 4 that their MSP2 data center in Minneapolis, Minn., is now run on 100% renewable energy.

BP released Aug. 4 their strategy for transitioning from an "oil" company to an "integrated energy" company, including a 10-fold increase in low carbon investment by 2030 and reducing operational emissions 30-35% before 2030.

The German automotive supplier Bosch announced on Aug. 5 three new long-term solar PPAs that will provide energy to their operations.

McLean Packaging announced Aug. 3 a five-year plan that includes sourcing 100% renewable energy and transitioning to a zero-carbon business plan.

General Motors announced July 31 their new initiative in partnership with EVgo to triple the public fast electric vehicle chargers available in the United States.

The U.S. nearly quadrupled its production of renewable jet fuel from 1Q 2020 to 2Q 2020 and in 2020 is expected to produce 30% more bio-jet than in 2019 despite a decrease in 1Q, a new report found.

Smart Energy Decisions presented the Virtual Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum on July 27-31, creating an opportunity for corporate energy buyers to engage in cutting-edge general sessions and meet with suppliers and peers without the need to travel. John Failla, Founder and Editorial Director of Smart Energy Decisions welcomed attendees, noting that “a lot has changed over the past four months but not the goals of the event: to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy sourcing.”

Cargill and Ardent Mills will soon be receiving power from the Misae Solar I project in Northern Texas through retail supply agreements that were finalized on July 30.

Citi announced July 29 their new five-year 2025 Sustainable Progress Strategy, including a goal to finance $250 billion in environmental and climate change-focused projects globally.