Smart Energy Decisions News

As Smart Energy Decisions looks ahead to its 2025 events, let’s look back at our final event of 2024, Net Zero Forum Fall, held in September at the Westin Westminster in Colorado.

Furno Materials announced the company was selected to receive a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC).

Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Panasonic HD) announced that the Science Based Targets initiative verified the company’s GHG 2050 reduction target as a “Net-Zero Science-Based Target.”

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 55 applicants across 27 states and territories to receive nearly $3 billion through EPA’s Clean Ports Program.

Nexans announced that the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved its net-zero commitment.

Clearwater Paper Corporation, a supplier of paperboard and private brand tissue, developed a roadmap for the company to meet its 2030 Scope 1 and 2 emissions targets, which have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), a cosmetics and skincare company, announced it added LEED-certified locations and solar installations.

The Bristol City Leap (BCL) project will decarbonize the U.K. city with EV charging, building management systems, and solar and heat pump systems.

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden completed construction of a solar carport supporting its 2025 net zero goal.