Smart Energy Decisions News

Sourcing Renewables - December 9, 2016

Whirlpool moves on last leg of $13.5M wind initiative

Whirlpool broke ground on a project to build three wind turbines that will help power its Marion, Ohio, manufacturing facility.

December 9, 2016

Agenda, speakers unveiled for SED Innovation Summit

With the inaugural Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit quickly approaching, a more detailed agenda and confirmed list of speakers, including energy executives from General Motors, Procter & Gamble and Switch, is now available.

Solar - December 9, 2016

EIA: 30% of distributed solar is third-party owned

About 30% of the total amount of distributed solar capacity in the U.S. is owned by private companies, according to data from the U.S. EIA.

Distributed Energy Resources - December 8, 2016

At 71% green power, IKEA looks to efficiency, storage

Among IKEA's strategies to make its buildings more energy efficient are five U.S. fuel cell pilot programs that are expected to yield more than $1.3 million in savings each year.

Regulation - December 8, 2016

Study: Renewable investments are eclipsing RPS targets

The U.S. electric power industry, helped by large commercial and industrial energy users, has been investing in renewable resources well beyond states' renewable portfolio standards and targets, according to a new presentation from economists at The Brattle Group.

GHG Emissions - December 7, 2016

Smithfield Foods outlines plan to cut emissions 25%

Marking a new data point in the corporate sustainability storyline, Smithfield Foods announced plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2025 across its supply chain.

GHG Emissions - December 7, 2016

Toyota takes aim at emissions with new technology

Toyota has announced a the development of new advanced engines and transmissions that are expected to reduce carbon emissions and improve fuel efficiency.

Sourcing Renewables - December 6, 2016

Google will hit 100% renewables in 2017, calls the milestone 'just the beginning' in detailing new plans

An early mover among a growing number of corporations that have pledged to run their operations on 100% renewable energy, Google announced it will hit that goal in 2017.

Solar - December 6, 2016

LinkedIn opens net zero energy building in California

LinkedIn recently announced the completed transformation of a 40,000-square-foot building it owns to a net-zero energy site.

Wind - December 5, 2016

Avery Dennison inks PPA for Texas wind

Labeling and packaging materials manufacturer Avery Dennison has signed a power purchase agreement for output from a Texas wind project that is expected to offset 50% of its U.S.-based greenhouse gas emissions derived from electricity use.

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