Smart Energy Decisions News

GHG Emissions - July 26, 2017

Vail Resorts announces net-zero goal

Vail Resorts announced July 25 its commitment to energy reduction and renewable energy powering of its operations as part of its "Epic Promise for a Zero Footprint" program.

Microgrids - July 25, 2017

DOE, Panasonic, Xcel team up on smart-city development

The U.S. DOE announced July 21 that it is teaming up with Xcel Energy and Panasonic on Peña Station NEXT, a smart-city mixed use facility in Denver, Colo.

July 25, 2017

7-Eleven, Chevrolet awarded for efficiency successes

7-Eleven was chosen July 20 to receive an award for its energy consumption reduction and improved efficiency by the 2017 Alliance to Save Energy Stars of Energy Efficiency program.

Demand Management - July 24, 2017

Dates announced for SED's 2018 Innovation Summit

Following on the success of the inaugural Innovation Summit this past March, Smart Energy Decisions has announced plans for the 2018 edition of the event.

July 24, 2017

Google signs PPA with Dutch solar plant

Google recently signed a second power purchase agreement with a Dutch electricity provider to power its new data center in the region by the provider's solar plant.

July 24, 2017

NY dairy farm benefits from wind power

A New York dairy farm is reaping the benefits that wind power can offer after installing two 100-kW turbines on its property in 2014 and 2016.

Solar - July 22, 2017

Weekend reads: Elon Musk's hyperloop; House approves EPA cuts; Michigan solar + storage & more

Kick back with these must-read energy news stories from around the web.

Energy Efficiency - July 21, 2017

BYU-Idaho wins energy conservation award

Brigham Young University-Idaho was recently awarded the 2017 wattsmart Business Idaho Partner of the Year for its energy efficiency efforts and saving more than 1.24 million kWh in the last year.

Solar - July 21, 2017

New Jersey bill threatens SREC program

Solar renewable energy credits might begin to disappear from the New Jersey solar market under alterations made to a bill under consideration by the legislature in an attempt to revamp the state's solar energy program.

July 20, 2017