Smart Energy Decisions News

Solar - March 17, 2016

Microsoft announces public-private partnership to build 20-MW solar project

Microsoft, the Commonwealth of Virginia and Dominion Virginia Power entered into an agreement under which Dominion will construct the project.

Distributed Energy Resources - March 16, 2016

Lockheed Martin integrates energy portfolio into single commercial business

Technology company and defense contractor Lockheed Martin combined its energy products and technologies into a single commercial business line.

Utilities - March 16, 2016

Duke Energy to invest more than $1B in Indiana grid modernization

Duke Energy, one of the country's largest utilities, will invest $1.4 billion over the next seven years to upgrade the power grid in Indiana.

Sourcing Renewables - March 15, 2016

Iron Mountain inks wind power purchase agreement that 'ensures price stability'

Storage and information management company Iron Mountain announced that it signed a 15-year wind power purchase agreement.

Sourcing Renewables - March 15, 2016

United Airlines launches commercial flights using sustainable biofuel

United Airlines made history last week when it reportedly became the first U.S. airline to begin using commercial-scale volumes of aviation biofuel for regularly scheduled flights.

Energy Efficiency - March 14, 2016

DOE Better Buildings Summit registration open to public

Registration is now open to the public for the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2016 Better Buildings Summit in Washington, D.C.

Energy Efficiency - March 14, 2016

PNC building makes energy efficiency upgrades

PNC Plaza, a 24-story building on East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio, is getting $3.3 million in upgrades to its roof, lighting, air controls and water supply.

Energy Efficiency - March 11, 2016

Looking at Boston Bruins, Celtics in new light

The TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics along with countless other events and shows, recently installed a new energy-efficient lighting solution.

Wind - March 11, 2016

3M signs 120 MW wind deal with Invenergy

Technology and chemical company 3M last month signed a power purchase agreement to obtain 120 MW of wind power that will be used to power its North American operations.

Sourcing Renewables - March 10, 2016