Smart Energy Decisions News

GHG Emissions - April 27, 2018

PPG Industries reports current progress, new goals

PPG Industries reported a 46% reduction in GHG emissions intensity achieved from 2012 to 2017, along with new, aggressive sustainability goals for 2025 with the release of its 2017 Corporate Sustainability Report.

Energy Efficiency - April 26, 2018

Boston Properties exceeds 2020 targets, aims for 2025

After exceeding 2020 targets, Boston Properties announced updated energy, water, and GHG intensity reduction goals for 2025. The company reached its 2020 targets three years early, including reducing energy use intensity by 23%, water intensity by 26%, and GHG emissions intensity by 38% compared to a 2008 base year.

Energy Efficiency - April 26, 2018

CVS Health’s energy reduction achievements

CVS Health announced achievements including a 26% reduction in carbon intensity, compared to a 2010 baseline; a 6% reduction in electricity usage from 2016, and reduced fleet travel by about 1 million miles due to improved routing software

Energy Efficiency - April 25, 2018

City Furniture to add Tesla Semi trucks

City Furniture announced the pre-order of five all-electric Semi trucks as the next step in the company’s "green" approach to all facets of its business. The company expects to use these trucks to transport merchandise from its main distribution center in Tamarac, Fla.

Solar - April 25, 2018

University of Maryland completes solar field

A solar field spanning 10 acres of land began operating at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Laboratory Campus on Apr. 23.

Energy Efficiency - April 24, 2018

General Motors and L'Oréal USA SWAP for energy efficiency

General Motors and L'Oréal USA are the stars of the fourth installment of the online video series, “Better Buildings Challenge SWAP,” as the companies exchange energy management teams to gain new insights, save money and improve the energy performance

Energy Efficiency - April 24, 2018

Wendy’s premieres Smart designs

The Wendy’s Company unveiled a new “Smart Family of Designs” to provide a portfolio of development options to franchisees, including the Smart 2.0 design, which reduces environmental impact with a smaller footprint and features that promote energy efficiency, while targeting an additional $150,000 of savings in development costs.

Sourcing Renewables - April 23, 2018