Smart Energy Decisions News

Energy Efficiency - November 22, 2019

Great Wolf Lodge to save $1.3 million from energy initatives

Great Wolf Lodge expects to see over $1.3 million in energy savings and a 10% reduction in carbon emissions within the first year of a new energy initiative being rolled out at locations across the country.

Energy Efficiency - November 22, 2019

Philadelphia passes building efficiency program

The Philadelphia City Council passed on Nov. 22 a bill creating the Building Energy Performance Program, which is expected to cut carbon pollution in the city by nearly 200,000 metric tons.

Energy Efficiency - November 21, 2019

Richmond City Council approves clean energy loan program

The Richmond, Va., City Council has approved the city's first C-PACE program, which will allow commercial property owners to gain loans to pursue clean energy improvements on their buildings.

GHG Emissions - November 21, 2019

The RealReal commits to 2021 carbon neutrality

The RealReal, an online marketplace for consigned luxury goods, committed Nov. 20 to be carbon neutral by 2021 in response to a call to action by sustainability leaders within the fashion industry.

Utilities - November 20, 2019

Views from the top: Ameresco and the evolution of performance contracting

In this exclusive interview with Smart Energy Decisions, George Sakellaris, president and CEO of Ameresco, discusses the early days of performance contracting, how to be customer-focused in a utility, and his view of the energy transition.

Solar - November 20, 2019

JFK moves forward with largest NYC solar installation

Development of New York City’s largest solar project is underway at John F. Kennedy International Airport, where a 13 MW solar installation will allow multiple surrounding communities to access clean power at reduced rates.

Solar - November 20, 2019

Facebook to power Ga. data center with solar

Facebook will begin to supply its data center in Newton County, Ga., with 100% renewable energy through an agreement signed Nov. 19 with a local consumer-owned utility.

November 20, 2019

Peter Kelly-Detwiler and Fred Mazurski join Smart Energy Decisions team

John Failla, founder and editorial director of Smart Energy Decisions has announced the addition of two highly regarded energy industry veterans, Peter Kelly-Detwiler and Fred Mazurski, to the SED team.

Sourcing Renewables - November 19, 2019

Estée Lauder signs VPPA to achieve 100% RE

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. signed their first VPPA Nov. 15, making them the first cosmetics company to sign this type of agreement.