Smart Energy Decisions News

Solar - June 9, 2022

California Airport, Coast Guard Microgrid Launched

California’s 100% renewable energy, front-of-the-meter, multi-customer microgrid is now fully operational, providing energy resilience for the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station.

Distributed Generation - June 9, 2022

DOE Closes Loan for Hydrogen Production and Storage

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office makes its first loan in 10 years to the development of the world’s largest green hydrogen hub in Utah.

Solar - June 9, 2022

GoFor Industries Adds Solar to EVs

GoFor Industries, Inc., a North American leading sustainable delivery company committed to carbon-neutral last-mile services, will add solar to its EVs.

GHG Emissions - June 8, 2022

Ratio Institute Partners with Net Zero Forum

Smart Energy Decisions announces Ratio Institute has joined the Net Zero Forum, taking place September 12-14 in Phoenix, Arizona, as a contributing partner.

GHG Emissions - June 8, 2022

Brambles Commits to Net Zero by 2040

Brambles, CHEP’s parent company, announced its commitment to achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2040, bringing its deadline forward by 10 years.

GHG Emissions - June 8, 2022

PG&E Sets 2040 Goals

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) unveiled commitments to reduce carbon emissions and remove GHG gases from the environment by 2040.

Solar - June 8, 2022

Sonoma Clean Power Signs PPA

Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the development of an 11.6 MW AC solar plus 32 MWh battery storage project in Sonoma, California.

GHG Emissions - June 8, 2022

Itron Commits to 2035 Goals

Itron, Inc. set a ESG strategy that includes objectives and enterprise initiatives that include a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2028 (over the 2019 baseline), carbon-neutral operations by 2035 and net zero by 2050.

Distributed Energy Resources - June 7, 2022

Xcel Energy Adds Electric Bucket Trucks

Xcel Energy is adding all-electric bucket trucks to its fleet. The company's crews will use these zero-emissions trucks as they maintain the electric system and respond to outages after storms.

Solar - June 7, 2022