Smart Energy Decisions News

Energy Storage - September 8, 2018

Weekend reads: Mercedes takes on Tesla; Could the Sahara go green?

It's the weekend! Kick back and relax with these must-read energy stories from around the web:

Solar - September 7, 2018

Ingersoll Rand premieres solar at N.J. plant

Ingersoll Rand new solar array is now online at its 430,000 square-foot manufacturing plant in Trenton, N.J. The 1,990 kW GE Solar PV power system will provide 49M kWh of power and is expected to reduce nearly 35,600 metric tons of GHG emissions over the 20-year lifespan of the system.

Sourcing Renewables - September 7, 2018

Sony targets 100% RE by 2040

Sony Corporation has set of goal of sourcing 100% renewable electricity for its global operations by 2040. The corporation has also joined RE100.

Energy Efficiency - September 6, 2018

AIG reports sustainability progress

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) reported a 9% reduction in power consumption through infrastructure and facilities modernization, as well a 5% increase in renewable energy investments in the past year.

September 6, 2018

Nissan and EVgo connect Boston and Washington

Nissan and EVgo have completed their plan to connect Boston and Washington D.C. though a series of nine electric vehicle fast-charging stations along I-95 to allow EV drivers to travel the 500 miles between the two cities.

Sourcing Renewables - September 5, 2018

Shell and RE survey complete final program for RESF Fall event

Shell Energy North America has been announced as the presenting sponsor for the Fall edition of the Smart Energy Decisions Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum. This marks the first appearance of a major oil company to address corporate buyers about their renewable energy plans.

Sourcing Renewables - September 5, 2018

UC aims for 100% RE

The University of California (UC) announced it will aim for 100% reliance on clean electricity supplies across its campuses and medical centers by 2025. UC had previously pledged to become operationally carbon neutral by that same year.

September 4, 2018

Kimberly-Clark invests $150 million for energy efficiency

Kimberly-Clark Corp. will invest $150 million on infrastructure upgrades including the installation of a natural gas-fired plant that will replace a coal-fired co-generation power plant at its Chester, Pa. facility. The new plant is expected to be more energy efficient and will reduce emissions.

Energy Efficiency - September 4, 2018

GM racing toward faster EV charging

General Motors is developing an extreme fast charger that can deliver up to 180 miles of range to an electric car, such as the Chevy Bolt EV, in 10 minutes. A prototype is expected to be ready by 2020.

Wind - September 1, 2018

Weekend reads: DOE pushes wind - does Trump know?; From AK-47s to EVs