Smart Energy Decisions News

Sourcing Renewables - August 17, 2020

DOE releases new tech for scaling large energy systems

The U.S. Department of Energy announced Aug. 12 a new research platform that will allow the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to explore solutions for implementing integrated energy systems at scale.

Sourcing Renewables - August 15, 2020

Weekend reads: Jeff Bezos' secret climate change project; Biden-Harris ticket to prioritize environmental action

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

GHG Emissions - August 14, 2020

Flex increases RE portfolio 10%, slashes emissions

Flex announced Aug. 12 that they successfully increased their renewable energy use by 10% and decreased their emissions by 3% in 2019.

Solar - August 14, 2020

SmartStop Self-Storage completes 61 kW solar installation

SmartStop Self-Storage REIT completed Aug. 7 their first solar panel project as part of their broader efforts to reduce their carbon footprint.

Energy Efficiency - August 14, 2020

Smart Energy Voices Podcast Digs Deep with Industry Movers and Shakers

Smart Energy Decisions announces the debut on August 14 of “Smart Energy Voices,” a podcast series featuring conversations with leaders of the energy transition. In each episode, Smart Energy Decisions founder John Failla digs deep with industry movers and shakers to reveal insights you can learn from in their stories, personalities, and visions for the future.

Microgrids - August 13, 2020

DataBank to supplement Atlanta data center with new microgrid

DataBank announced Aug. 12 that they installed a microgrid, featuring a natural gas and diesel generator, energy cells and a battery bank, at their ATL1 data center in midtown Atlanta.

Industrial - August 13, 2020

Phillips 66 to convert California refinery to renewable fuel plant

Phillips 66 announced Aug. 12 that they intend to reconfigure their San Francisco Refinery in Rodeo, Calif., to produce renewable fuels in a move that is expected to reduce the plant's greenhouse gas emissions by 50%.

Industrial - August 13, 2020

ExxonMobil purchases 2.5 million barrels of renewable diesel

ExxonMobil announced Aug. 11 that they have signed an agreement to purchase 2.5 million barrels of renewable diesel for five years starting in 2022.

Solar - August 12, 2020

New York school district advances second phase of energy installations

The Wappingers Central School District in New York began work Aug. 12 on the second phase of an energy infrastructure project that will include energy conservation measures at 14 buildings and 1.9 MW of solar panels at five buildings to reduce annual utility costs.