Smart Energy Decisions News

Solar - June 10, 2020

Michigan city completes Phase 1 of 645 kW solar overhaul

The public works building in Muskegon Heights, Mich., completed a solar installation that will be part of a larger 645 kW system that is expected to offset nearly half of the city's public building energy needs.

GHG Emissions - June 10, 2020

Vertical Bridge achieves 100% carbon neutrality

Vertical Bridge, the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the U.S., announced June 10 that they are officially 100% carbon neutral.

GHG Emissions - June 10, 2020

Rocky Mountain Institute recommends path for green stimulus post-COVID

Rocky Mountain Institute released June 10 a report detailing four key opportunities for establishing a green stimulus and climate-related solutions as a way for short- and long-term economic recovery following the pandemic.

GHG Emissions - June 9, 2020

Xylem cuts emissions intensity 28.3%, surpassing goal

Xylem Inc. announced June 8 that they reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 28.3% by 2019, surpassing their target of a 20% reduction established in 2014.

Sourcing Renewables - June 9, 2020

UC Berkeley finds U.S. could achieve 90% RE by 2035

The University of California, Berkeley released a report June 9 that concludes that the United States has the potential to deliver 90% clean, carbon-free electricity nationwide by 2035 at no extra costs to consumer bills, but only if robust policy reform is put in place.

Energy Efficiency - June 9, 2020

Green Lease Leaders recognized for building sustainability

The Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the U.S. DOE’s Better Buildings Alliance announced June 8 the list of 2020 Green Lease Leaders representing more than 3 billion square feet of commercial and government space ranging from large and small offices to industrial buildings and data centers.

Sourcing Renewables - June 8, 2020

RE Sourcing Forum’s “Virtual Advantage” Detailed

Corporate renewable energy buyers and suppliers are demonstrating their commitment to Smart Energy Decisions’ Virtual Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum. Set for July 27-31, this innovative virtual event will debut using a proprietary platform the latest in communications and event management technology for facilitating virtual events including one-to-one meetings.

Energy Efficiency - June 8, 2020