Smart Energy Decisions News

May 13, 2020

Solar project to power Toyota and Dow approved by PSC

Toyota and Dow Silicones Corporation will soon be receiving solar power from a 100 MW project that was just approved by the Public Service Commission (PSC) in Kentucky on May 8 to be sourced by their local utilities.

GHG Emissions - May 13, 2020

Iron Mountain sees 52% emissions drop

Iron Mountain succeeded this year in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 52% since 2016, surpassing their original target of 25% reduction before 2025, and reached 77% renewable energy in their global electricity supply.

Finance - May 13, 2020

NV Energy files tariff to provide more renewables access to C&I

Large energy customers in Nevada may soon have increased access to solar and battery storage energy under a new tariff proposed by NV Energy in a tariff filed May 4 with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN).

May 12, 2020

T. Rowe Price finds climate change top issue among customers

Rowe Price announced May 11 that they found climate change and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues to be the most pressing among those companies in which they engage in portfolio management.

Finance - May 12, 2020

Citi issues first U.S. green bond

Citi announced May 11 that they have issued their first USD-denominated benchmark green bond, of which the proceeds will be used to fund renewable energy, sustainable transportation, water quality and conservation, energy efficiency and green building projects.

Industrial - May 12, 2020

GCC to power S.D. cement plant with wind

Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua (GCC) will soon be powering 50% of their Rapid City, S.D., cement manufacturing plant with wind energy for the next 15 years through a new deal announced May 6.

GHG Emissions - May 11, 2020

New Jeep models found to improve environmental impact

Jeep announced May 11 that their Wrangler Unlimited model was found to have a Global Warming Potential 15% lower than that of its predecessor and accounts for emissions reduction equivalent to those produced by three passenger vehicles.

Energy Efficiency - May 11, 2020

New Hampshire to implement ESPC across state

The State of New Hampshire is implementing an energy savings performance contract that will allow for energy conservation projects at over 20 state facilities and is estimated to save the state over $4 million over the 20-year contract term.

Hydro - May 11, 2020

Villanova Univ. to source 50% power from hydro plant

Villanova University recently announced that they have signed an agreement that will allow them to ensure that 50% of the energy they purchase will be sourced from the Holtwood Hydroelectric Power Plant.

Sourcing Renewables - May 9, 2020