Smart Energy Decisions News

Solar - December 17, 2024

City of Cambridge Signs Solar VPPA

The City of Cambridge signed a virtual solar power purchase agreement (VPPA).

GHG Emissions - December 16, 2024

Boston Consulting Group Purchases Carbon Removal

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) announced the purchase of 50,250 tons of certified carbon dioxide removals (CDRs) as part of the company’s goal to neutralize 100% of its emissions through high-quality carbon removal credits by 2030.

Sourcing Renewables - December 16, 2024

Deadline Extended for WISE Award Nominatons

The deadline to submit nominations for Smart Energy Decisions’ 2025 WISE Awards is extended to Friday, December 20. We want to bring to the fore significant and influential achievements of women in energy and sustainability as a way to recognize their role in the energy transition and to inspire others with their accomplishments. Submit a nomination today!

GHG Emissions - December 16, 2024

Google, Stripe, Shopify Sign Carbon Removal Agreement

Several companies, including tech company Google, signed an agreement for carbon removal set to deliver over the next several years.

GHG Emissions - December 16, 2024

Northern Illinois University Partners to Lower Energy Consumption

Northern Illinois University entered a partnership to reduce energy consumption on the campus by over 26% and reduce carbon emissions by 11%.

Solar - December 16, 2024

NYC Public Schools Deploy Solar

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and the New York City Public Schools announced the completion of the city’s largest collection of solar arrays to date.

GHG Emissions - December 14, 2024

Weekend Reads: MIT on Where to Site Renewables; AI's Promise for Energy Efficiency

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

December 13, 2024

Catch Up with SED's Webinar Center

As we reach the end of 2024, we hope you'll take some time to revisit Smart Energy Decisions' Webinar Center to explore topics that will help you operate more efficiently and reach your goals. Webinars include: "Scope 1 Emissions Reduction: Why All Eyes Are On Heat Pump Technology," "Unlocking Chiller Plant Efficiency Gains with Digital Twin Technology," "The New Math: Balancing Decarb with Your Business & Mission Imperatives," "Climate Regulations Are Coming - Are You Ready?," "Better Bill Data: Using Technology to Streamline Utility Bill Management," "The 2024 State of Corporate Sustainability," and "Achieving Energy Efficiency with Building Software.

GHG Emissions - December 13, 2024

EPA Allocates $735 Million for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that 70 applicants across 27 states, three Tribal Nations and one territory were tentatively selected to receive over $735 million to assist in the purchase of over 2,400 zero-emission vehicles through its first Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program.

Solar - December 13, 2024