Smart Energy Decisions News

Wind - September 19, 2017

New PPAs convert GM Ohio, Indiana facilities to wind

Advancing toward a 100% renewable energy goal for its global operations, General Motors Co. on Sept. 19 announced two new wind deals that will meet the electricity needs of all of its Ohio and Indiana manufacturing facilities.

Finance - September 18, 2017

TD Bank issues 1st green bond in US dollars

TD Bank Group announced Sept. 12 that it closed on the issuance of a US$1 billion green bond, its first in U.S. dollars and one of the largest green bonds ever issued by a bank.

Regulation - September 18, 2017

Community solar programs take shape in Illinois

Following the passage of the "Future Energy Jobs Act," through the Illinois state Legislature, utilities and regulators have begun work on the formation of community solar programs, according to Midwest Energy News.

September 16, 2017

Weekend reads: Trump may replace CPP; climate change and hurricanes; China's gas, diesel ban & more

Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.

Regulation - September 15, 2017

NYC pushes new mandate to cut GHG emissions

In announcing what is perhaps the most ambitious program of its kind in the country, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sept. 14 said new mandates will force building owners to make sharp reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy Storage - September 15, 2017

Daimler trucks invests in Israeli battery startup

Daimler AG's trucks division announced Sept. 14 that it has invested in and formed a strategic partnership with battery company StoreDot Ltd. to work on a more holistic approach to fast vehicle charging.

Sourcing Renewables - September 14, 2017

2 new speakers join SED event at Climate Week NYC

Two new speakers have been added to the list of experts that will join Smart Energy Decisions on Sept. 20 in New York City to discuss its just-released study, "The State of Corporate Renewable Energy Sourcing."

Wind - September 14, 2017

Kimberly-Clark signs wind PPAs in Texas, Oklahoma

Kimberly-Clark Corp. on Sept. 14 announced its first major commitment to renewable energy with agreements to annually purchase about 245 MW of electricity from two new wind power projects in Texas and Oklahoma.

Wind - September 14, 2017

M&M's launches marketing campaign for wind

A week after parent company Mars outlined a bold new sustainability commitment, M&M's on Sept. 14 launched a new marketing campaign advocating the use of wind energy.

Sourcing Renewables - September 13, 2017

Report: Cost reduction most important driver of corporate interest in renewable energy

As an ever-expanding group of U.S. businesses commit to using more renewable energy to power their operations, a new study has found that for many companies, cost savings is the single most important reason for doing so.

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