Smart Energy Decisions News

GHG Emissions - June 2, 2023

Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 82: Sustainability and the City of Atlanta

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum presented by Chandra Farley, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Atlanta. Chandra talks about the importance of public-private partnerships, the value of positive pressure, and viewing sustainability through the lens of environmental justice.

GHG Emissions - June 1, 2023

Emera Lowers Emissions by 41%

Emera Inc. made a 41% reduction in CO2 emissions across Emera’s operations from 2005 levels and reduced the use of coal in generation by 68% since 2005.

Sourcing Renewables - June 1, 2023

Newmont Increases Renewable Energy Use

Newmont Corporation reported progress on its renewable energy projects at Boddington and Tanami in Australia that have the potential to reduce emissions by up to one million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

Solar - May 31, 2023

Vertiv Adopts Microgrid and RE in US, EMEA

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has begun installation of an on-site solar field at its Delaware, Ohio facility to support a microgrid demonstration initiative.

Sourcing Renewables - May 31, 2023

Foothill Transit Adds Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses

California public transit provider, Foothill Transit, will add 19 hydrogen fuel cell buses to its fleet.

GHG Emissions - May 31, 2023

US Foods Added Solar, EVs to Lower Emissions

US Foods Holding Corp.,a foodservice distributor, lowered its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 13% since 2019, cut its energy intensity by 10% since 2015 and generated 12.4M kWh of electricity from active solar projects.

Sourcing Renewables - May 31, 2023

Volvo Group Secures Long-Term Renewable Energy for Operations

To meet the growing demand for clean energy, Volvo Group signed a long-term agreement to purchase 50% of the renewable electricity produced at a wind park in Sweden, which equates to ~230GWh/year, over a 10-year period starting in the last quarter of 2025.