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Energy Efficiency - January 9, 2019

GM partners on largest EV charging network

General Motors will collaborate with electric vehicle charging networks EVgo, ChargePoint, and Greenlots, to enable access to the largest collective electric vehicle charging network in the United States, including more than 31,000 charging ports.

Energy Efficiency - January 8, 2019

FCA adds LED, cuts energy costs

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA US LLC) announced the installation of two intelligent lighting systems in two metro Detroit plants, which is expected to drive down energy costs by at least 50% and improve employee productivity by making the facilities responsive to the needs at each workspace.

Energy Storage - January 8, 2019

University adds Iowa’s first solar + storage

Maharishi University of Management (MUM) in Iowa premiered a new solar power plant that also incorporates battery energy storage, calling it the first system of its kind in the Midwest. The system is expected to cut utility costs by 30%.

January 7, 2019

Innovation Awards winners announced

Smart Energy Decisions has announced the winners of the second annual Innovation Awards competition, who were chosen by an independent panel of judges. The winners will be honored at a reception and special dinner sponsored by ENGIE North America on March 13, capping off the Smart Energy Decisions’ 2019 Innovation Summit in Houston, Texas.

January 7, 2019

Texas Power Pool to promote RE aggregation

The Texas Power Pool has been formed to offer a new power purchasing option for Texas public entities to utilize aggregated renewable energy. Texas Power Pool services include competitive procurement of utility-scale renewables and on-site solar for state agencies, higher education, cities, independent school districts, water districts, and other public entities across Texas, including cooperative and municipal utility regions.

Energy Efficiency - January 4, 2019

Hoboken completes energy efficiency upgrades

The City of Hoboken announced on January 3 that it has completed the installation of energy efficient equipment at 11 municipal buildings. This comprehensive project, which used incentives from New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program, included LED energy efficiency lighting

January 4, 2019

U.S. DoD heads towards 2025 goals

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has reached energy offsets of 30-60% across four U.S. military installations, exceeding a goal of 25% savings by 2025.

GHG Emissions - January 3, 2019

JFK, LGA, EWR add electric bus fleets

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will deploy 18 electric vehicles for shuttle service at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), representing one of the largest electric bus fleet commitments of any airport authority in the U.S.

GHG Emissions - January 3, 2019

Waste Management commits to clean fleet

Waste Management has committed to reducing emissions associated with its fleet by 45% by 2038. In its just-released 2018 Sustainability Report, the company noted it has already reduced fleet emissions by 28% from 2010 through 2017.

Utilities - January 2, 2019

Nevada’s largest clean energy investment approved

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) on Dec. 21 approved NV Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan, which will bring 1,001 megawatts of new renewable energy via six projects to Nevada, including, for the first time, 100 megawatts of battery storage capacity. The projects represent a direct investment of more than $2 billion.

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