Smart Energy Decisions News

GHG Emissions - June 9, 2017

Fortune 500s declare commitment to Paris targets

More than 1,200 governors, mayors, businesses, investors, and colleges and universities from across the U.S. or with significant operations in the U.S. on June 5 declared their intent to ensure that the U.S. remains a global leader in reducing carbon emissions.

Wind - June 8, 2017

General Mills signs VPPA for 100 MW of Texas wind

General Mills has signed a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement for 100 MW of capacity from a wind project under construction in Texas.

Solar - June 8, 2017

Verizon Center to utilize solar for 25% of its power

Through a new partnership, the Washington, D.C., Wizards, Capitals, Mystics and Valor will be among the first professional sports teams powered by offsite renewable energy.

Regulation - June 7, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Nevada lawmakers pass bills to restore net metering, raise renewables standard, launch community solar

Evidence of a shift in clean energy policies in Nevada, the state Legislature this week passed a series of industry-backed bills that will increase the state's use of renewable energy and customer access to it.

Sourcing Renewables - June 7, 2017

1st US Apple supplier commits to 100% renewables

Apple announced that Jabil Circuit Inc., which makes aluminum for the company, has committed to powering all of its Apple-related operations with 100% renewable energy, according to Axios.

Distributed Generation - June 6, 2017

IKEA's US rooftop solar ownership will top 42 MW

As IKEA continues its buildout of rooftop solar projects atop its ever-expanding number of stores in the U.S., the home furnishings retailer said June 6 that its total ownership will exceed 42 MW by early fall.

Energy Efficiency - June 6, 2017

Energy efficiency 'expert in a suitcase' cuts bills 10%

The knowledge and expertise of a seasoned energy efficiency professional is now available in a high-tech suitcase developed by two of the U.S. DOE's national labs.

GHG Emissions - June 5, 2017

Exxon shareholders call for climate risk disclosure

Shareholders of Exxon Mobil on May 31 approved a proposal calling for the global oil and gas company to assess and disclose risk related to climate change.

Microgrids - June 5, 2017

Report finds rapid growth in C&I microgrid adoption

Recent applications include Apple Inc.'s new campus in California, which was designed as a microgrid in order to ensure operations can continue in the event of a utility grid outage, and a project being deployed in a Denver transit-focused development area.

June 3, 2017

Weekend reads: Paris accord fact check; auto industry death spiral; Ohio's deregulation bill & more

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

First ... 652 653 654 655 656 657 658 659 660 661 [662] 663 664 665 666 667 668 669 670 671 672 673 ... Last