Smart Energy Decisions News

Solar - November 8, 2019

Estée Lauder on track to meet 2020 commitments

The Estée Lauder Companies is on track to meet their 2020 targets of net zero carbon emissions and sourcing 100% renewable energy following recent solar and wind installations and the roll out of energy management improvements across its facilities.

GHG Emissions - November 8, 2019

ExxonMobil invests in carbon capture technology

ExxonMobil signed on Nov. 6 a two-year joint-development agreement with FuelCell Energy, Inc. to optimize carbonate fuel cell technology for large-scale carbon capture, and is exploring opportunities to deploy the technology within its operations.

Solar - November 7, 2019

Walmart, Tesla settle solar panel fire lawsuit

Walmart and Tesla settled a lawsuit this week that Walmart filed in August accusing the energy company of negligence after rooftop solar panels caught on fire.

Solar - November 7, 2019

McDonald's signs its first U.S. VPPAs

McDonald's announced on Nov. 7 the signing of two VPPAs for a total of 380 MW of wind and solar in Texas. These projects are expected to contribute approximately 16% in progress towards the company's Climate Action target to reduce GHG emissions by 36% from their restaurants and offices.

Energy Efficiency - November 6, 2019

City of Sierra Vista implements $14 million energy initiative

The city of Sierra Vista, Ariz., will roll out $14 million in energy efficiency projects across the city in an effort to make it a more desirable sports and leisure tourism destination.

Solar - November 6, 2019

STAG Industrial begins work on first of two community solar projects

STAG Industrial, Inc. has broken ground on the first of its two community rooftop solar systems planned for Minnesota.

Solar - November 5, 2019

JPMorgan Chase completes order for solar installations

JPMorgan Chase recently submitted purchase orders for solar modules that will be installed on their facilities nationwide in pursuit of their 100% clean energy goal.

Wind - November 5, 2019

Apple, eBay, Samsung, Sprint join on Texas wind project

Apple, eBay, Samsung, and Sprint joined together for a PPA in support of the creation of a 500 MW wind project in Crockett County, Texas.

Energy Efficiency - November 4, 2019

Atlanta cuts energy use ahead of 2020 goal

The city of Atlanta reached its 2020 energy reduction goal a year ahead of schedule, a big milestone in its long-term goal to transition to 100% clean energy by 2035.