Smart Energy Decisions News

Wind - January 31, 2018

New wind farms drive investment in 2017 and beyond

The U.S. wind power industry ended 2017 with $11 billion in new private investment and 7,017 MW of new wind capacity, according to the U.S. Wind Industry Fourth Quarter 2017 Market Report, released on Jan. 30 by the American Wind Energy Association

January 31, 2018

Utility Roundup: Duke Energy, PPL Corp. announce moves

Duke Energy announced that it has renewed a long-term PPA with Craven County Wood Energy, while PPL Corporation announced a goal to cut the company's carbon dioxide emissions 70% from 2010 levels by 2050.

Sourcing Renewables - January 30, 2018

Qantas flies LA-Melbourne on mustard seed biofuel

Qantas flew the world’s first US-Australia flight powered by biofuel on Monday. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was powered by 24,000 kilograms of a mustard seed-based blended fuel.

January 30, 2018

Arizona calls for 80% RE and nuclear by 2050

A proposal for Arizona utilities to source 80% of their electricity from renewables and nuclear power by 2050 was announced today by Andy Tobin, Arizona’s utility regulator. The Arizona Energy Modernization Plan calls for an interim goal

Commercial - January 29, 2018

Special sessions set for Innovation Summit

In addition to featured keynote presentations delivered by senior energy management executives at HP, Corning, Goldman Sachs, Toyota, Equinix and Kingspan, the following special sessions are scheduled for the 2nd annual Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit

Sourcing Renewables - January 29, 2018

T-Mobile commits to 100% RE, predicts savings of $100m

T-Mobile announced its commitment to reach 100% renewable energy by 2021. The company has become the latest to join RE100.

Sourcing Renewables - January 29, 2018

RE100 at 122 companies and counting

RE100 now boasts 122 multinational businesses that have made the commitment to 100% renewable energy across their operations, according to their just-released third annual report. The organization met its goal of 100 members in July 2017

January 27, 2018

Weekend Reads: What city can power Amazon; Microgrids & the solar tariff & more

Every Saturday, we'll bring you five of the most interesting — or quirky; it is the weekend after all — energy stories from around the web that you may have missed this week. This weekend's energy reads:

Energy Efficiency - January 26, 2018

PwC pledges 100% RE

PwC, formerly Pricewaterhouse Coopers, announced that it will commit to procuring 100% renewable energy and reducing its total carbon footprint by 40%.

Utilities - January 26, 2018

Capital Dynamics to fund school district exit from NV Energy

Nevada’s Clark County School District is considering leaving NV Energy’s service territory with an eye towards lowering electric costs and delivering solar-powered energy through an agreement with three companies.

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