Smart Energy Decisions News

Commercial - August 19, 2016

Kilroy Realty nabs 2 new LEED certifications

Real estate investment trust Kilroy Realty continues to push forward on sustainability.

Industrial - August 19, 2016

New technology could slash industrial energy use

Scientists from ExxonMobil and the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new technology that could significantly reduce the amount of energy and emissions associated with manufacturing plastics.

Sourcing Renewables - August 18, 2016

New Mexico OKs solar deal for Facebook data center

Regulators in New Mexico on Aug. 17 approved a string of special renewable energy deals for a proposed Facebook data center in a move intended to sway the company to do business in the state.

Finance - August 18, 2016

PACE helps Harley-Davidson dealer go solar

Utilizing Connecticut Green Bank's Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, or PACE, financing program, a popular Harley-Davidson dealership will soon be offsetting 100% of its electrical energy needs with solar.

Sourcing Renewables - August 17, 2016

Apple marks 1st big step in greening supply chain

One of Apple Inc.'s major suppliers has agreed to power all of its Apple-related operations with 100% renewable energy, the California tech company announced Aug. 17.

Energy Efficiency - August 17, 2016 - By Amy Poszywak

Boeing's energy strategy takes flight, cuts usage 4.3%

The Boeing Company, famous for its state-of-the-art airplanes used by armed forces and celebrities alike, is making strides in a new area of expertise: Energy efficiency.

Solar - August 16, 2016

Iron Mountain crushes 2015 corporate energy goals

The storage and information management services company slashed energy use 12% while increasing its use of renewable energy sixfold in 2015, according to its new corporate responsibility report, which also details its successes in utilizing solar.

Distributed Energy Resources - August 16, 2016

DOE, India announce $30M smart grid, storage research fund

The U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 10 announced it has partnered with India in a $30 million investment to support joint research on smart grid and energy storage.

Sourcing Renewables - August 15, 2016