Smart Energy Decisions News

Regulation - April 22, 2017

Weekend reads: DOE grants in question; corporates push Kentucky on coal shift; 100k wind jobs & more

Every Saturday, we'll bring you five of the most interesting — or quirky; it is the weekend after all — energy stories from around the web that you may have missed this week.

Finance - April 21, 2017

Starbucks nears commercial operation of 1st solar farm

Already meeting its 100% renewable energy target, Starbucks is making a strategic shift in its corporate renewable energy strategy.

Utilities - April 21, 2017

California amusement park joins green power program

A California amusement park has joined a number of other large energy users in Santa Clara in taking advantage of a renewable energy program that will cover 100% of its electricity use.

Sourcing Renewables - April 20, 2017

Cisco inks 20-year solar PPA for California HQ

Cisco Systems Inc. has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement for electricity and renewable energy credits associated with a 20-MW solar project in California.

Energy Efficiency - April 20, 2017

Regency Centers cuts energy use 21% in 5 years

Shopping center owner, operator and developer Regency Centers Corp. has reduced its same-store energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by more than 20% in five years, besting its reduction target date of 2021.

GHG Emissions - April 19, 2017

Wal-Mart's 'Project Gigaton' targets supplier emissions

Expanding on its climate-related goals, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has launched a new initiative to engage its suppliers in targeting an elimination of 1 gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from operations and supply chains.

Energy Storage - April 19, 2017

Kilroy Realty adopts 'hybrid electric building' fleet

Kilroy Realty Corp. is planning to install advanced energy management systems at five of its buildings in Southern California.

Finance - April 18, 2017

Microsoft reaches utility deal to purchase clean power

In a move meant to support its corporate climate and renewable energy goals, Microsoft Corp. has reached a settlement with Washington utility Puget Sound Energy to allow the tech giant to purchase clean energy from the wholesale market.

Utilities - April 18, 2017

REI, Starbucks, Target opt in for PSE green tariff

A number of large corporate and municipal energy consumers, including REI, Starbucks and Target, have signed up for a new green tariff offering from Puget Sound Energy.

Sourcing Renewables - April 17, 2017

Apple continues work with suppliers on clean energy

As Apple continues to focus on driving sustainability throughout its supply chain, three new companies have committed to using 100% renewable energy to manufacture iPhone parts.

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