Smart Energy Decisions News

Commercial - July 28, 2020

Apple's Oregon data center receives power from new RE projects

A wind farm that will be powering Apple's Prineville Data Center in Oregon recently completed construction and will provide renewable energy to the company through PPAs.

July 27, 2020

Virtual Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum kicks off

Smart Energy Decisions’ Virtual Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum (VRSEF) launched on Monday, July 27 with a welcome from John Failla, Founder and Editorial Director, and a session with Cindy Quan, Global Chief of Staff and Head of ESG, Corporate and Workplace Solutions at Goldman Sachs. The event will include general sessions, boardroom case studies, peer-to-peer discussions, and one-to-one meetings between buyers and suppliers.

Sourcing Renewables - July 27, 2020

Gillette Stadium receives 2 MW fuel cell servers

The Kraft Group announced July 27 that they are implementing fuel cell technology at Gillette Stadium that will supply nearly 50% of its energy needs and reduce nearly 1,500 metric tons of CO2 per year.

Utilities - July 27, 2020

ComEd agrees to $200M fine in Illinois bribery charge

ComEd agreed to a three-year deferred prosecution agreement for a bribery charge related to their agreement with federal prosecutors to arrange jobs, monetary payments and subcontracted work for "various associates of a high-level elected official in the state of Illinois" from 2011 to 2019.

GHG Emissions - July 25, 2020

Weekend reads: Cleaning up Big Tech; Walmart takes on Florida's electric regulatory process

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

Solar - July 24, 2020

Pittsburgh International Airport starts construction on microgrid

Pittsburgh International Airport broke ground this week on a first-of-its-kind microgrid that will provide all of the airport's power by summer 2021.

GHG Emissions - July 24, 2020

Bayer to reward farmers for carbon sequestration practices

Bayer announced July 21 their new initiative to begin rewarding farmers in Brazil and the U.S. for generating carbon credits by adopting practices that help agriculture reduce its carbon footprint.

GHG Emissions - July 24, 2020

Microsoft invests in environmental justice

Microsoft announced this week an initiative in partnership with Sol Systems to develop 500 MW of solar energy with investments in minority communities disproportionately affected by climate change.

Sourcing Renewables - July 23, 2020

Applied Materials inks PPA for 10% of wind farm, commits to 100% RE

Applied Materials announced July 21 their new commitment to source 100% renewable energy by 2030.