Smart Energy Decisions News

Energy Efficiency - December 14, 2017

Plaza Hotel and Casino begins exterior lighting retrofit

Exterior lighting upgrades are underway at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas — the first downtown property to make the switch to energy-efficient LED sign lamps from cold cathode lamps — according to a Dec. 13 news release.

GHG Emissions - December 13, 2017

PepsiCo books largest known order of Tesla Semis

An executive with PepsiCo told Reuters that the company has reserved 100 Tesla Semis as part of its efforts to reduce fuel costs and fleet emissions.

Solar - December 13, 2017

Mars using solar to manufacture Pedigree dog food

Mars Petcare has started using electricity generated from its newest solar garden, linked to its San Bernardino, Calif., manufacturing facility, to produce Pedigree brand dry dog food.

GHG Emissions - December 12, 2017

Kraft Heinz sets GHG goal in 1st sustainability report

Among a wide range of corporate social responsibility goals outlined in Kraft Heinz's inaugural corporate social responsibility report, the company outlined plans to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions by 5.1% and implement a series of onsite renewable energy projects.

December 12, 2017

Seattle organizations sail toward 20% energy reduction

Two Seattle-based organizations — King County and Shari's Café & Pies — have been recognized by the U.S. DOE for their efforts in reducing energy intensity at the King County International Airport and the local Shari's.

Energy Efficiency - December 11, 2017

Deadline extended for SED Innovation Awards

The deadline for entries for the inaugural Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Awards has been extended and will run through Dec. 22.

Energy Storage - December 11, 2017

Massachusetts awards $20M in energy storage grants

A proposal from Advanced Microgrid Systems to install energy storage systems at two Walmart locations in Massachusetts is one of 26 projects that have been awarded state funding totaling more than $20 million.

Demand Management - December 11, 2017

Schneider Electric commits to RE100, EP100

Already working as a partner to numerous corporations that have made bold sustainability goals over the past few years, Schneider Electric on Dec. 11 pledged to source 100% renewable energy for its own operations and double its energy productivity by 2030.

Regulation - December 9, 2017

Weekend reads: Bitcoin's energy spike; a tax bill energy guide; sustainability goal deterioration & more

The weather outside may be frightful (for many of us), but these must-read energy stories of the week are so delightful.

December 8, 2017

Verizon replaces 200+ NYC vans with hybrid electric

Joining an increasing number of companies looking to increase the efficiency of their fleets, Verizon Communications Inc. recently replaced 234 of its existing gas-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City with support from NYSERDA.

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