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At Smart Energy Decisions’ 2023 Net Zero Forum/Fall, Adrian Avino, Engineering Construction Manager for IKEA Property, North America Real Estate/US, gave an overview of how IKEA plans to meet its sustainability goals. Adrian shares IKEA’s holistic approach including the company’s strategy to use renewable heating and cooling for projects across its North American portfolio.

Barclays, a global bank, announced it is establishing a new energy transition group within its corporate and investment bank and will provide strategic advice to clients as they explore potential energy transition opportunities.

Smart Energy Decisions (SED) is proud to announce the winners of its third-annual WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) plans to invest $135 million over 10 years to become net zero by 2030.

The Oakland Unified School District will add several electric school buses to its fleet.

Carter County Schools (CCS) in Kentucky will add 23 electric school buses to its fleet.

Four California schools will benefit from a grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) through its Clean Transportation Program to implement 12 bidirectional chargers for school bus fleets.

The Maryland Energy Administration unveiled a plan to help K-12 public schools across the state reduce and eliminate carbon emissions.

Transport Canada and Railway Association of Canada members joined a partnership to work together to advance low-carbon fuel use and move more goods and people by rail where possible.