Smart Energy Decisions News

Energy Efficiency - December 3, 2019

Ralph Lauren targets 100% clean energy by 2025

Ralph Lauren Corp. announced Dec. 2 its commitment to power all its globally owned and operated offices, distribution centers and stores with 100% renewable electricity by 2025 as part of its larger sustainability plan.

Solar - December 2, 2019

West Coast Six Flags makes the switch to solar power

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom became the first theme park on the west coast to be powered by renewable energy when it switched on its new 7.5 MW solar carport on Nov. 30.

Commercial - December 2, 2019

IKEA invests 200 million euros into supply chain sustainability

Inter IKEA Group will be investing 200 million euros into integrating renewable energy into its supply chain and into forest management practices in pursuit of its goal to become a climate-positive business.

Energy Efficiency - November 30, 2019

Weekend reads: Norway's net-positive buildings; turning Thanksgiving waste into energy

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

Regulation - November 27, 2019

Nevada to require emissions reduction plan

The governor of Nevada signed an executive order Nov. 22 that requires state agencies, specifically the transportation sector, to submit a strategy for reducing greenhouse gases by December 1, 2020, in line with the energy commitments the state has previously set.

GHG Emissions - November 27, 2019

Los Angeles sets ambitious plan to electrify transportation sector

The Los Angeles government released Nov. 26 its plan to dramatically electrify the transportation sector and accelerate the deployment of zero-emissions electric cars, buses and trucks and charging stations across the region.

November 26, 2019

Royal Yacht Brokers embrace solar

Royal Yacht Brokers announced their new partnership with a line of eco-friendly, fully solar-powered luxury yachts, addressing environmental issues associated with the maritime industry.

Solar - November 26, 2019

Cincinnati plans nation's largest municipal solar project

The City of Cincinnati has in the works the largest municipal solar project in the country, a 100 MW project expected to reduce the region's annual carbon emissions by 158,000 tons.

November 25, 2019

Cisco, BD, and Celanese execs to keynote 2020 Innovation Summit

Smart Energy Decisions announces three keynotes and the lineup of session topics for the 2020 Innovation Summit, set for March 9-11 at the Houstonian Hotel in Houston. The keynotes will be presented by senior energy and sustainability executives with global responsibility at three Fortune 500 companies: Cisco, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), and Celanese.