Smart Energy Decisions News

Solar - December 7, 2017

Duke Energy makes larger bid in C&I solar market

Duke Energy Corp. on Dec. 6 announced it has acquired full control of commercial solar developer REC Solar, and aims to become a "one-stop entity" for corporations looking for renewables.

Utilities - December 7, 2017

GM banks $2.6M in utility rebates for energy upgrades

Following the implementation of 28 energy efficiency projects at its assembly plant in Flint, Mich., in 2017, General Motors has received an incentive payment of $2.6 million from the plant's utility, Consumers Energy.

Energy Storage - December 6, 2017

PG&E strikes energy storage deal for C&I customers

California utility giant Pacific Gas and Electric Co. has teamed up with EDF Renewable Energy to offer behind-the-meter energy storage projects to its commercial and industrial companies.

Demand Management - December 6, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Bose announces 2020 goal to cut energy use 6%

In its first-ever public sustainability report, audio equipment manufacturer Bose Corp. outlined how its efforts to bring together its carbon reduction, renewable energy and energy efficiency goals into a broader environmental management system has prepared it for the future.

Sourcing Renewables - December 5, 2017

Digital Realty buys 96 MW of wind, solar capacity

Data center, colocation and interconnection solutions company Digital Realty announced two new long-term agreements to source approximately 324,000 additional MWh of renewable energy annually for its Chicago and Ashburn, Va., data center properties and mark an expansion of its sustainability initiatives and customer offerings.

Energy Efficiency - December 5, 2017

Famous sliders chain looks to slash energy expenses

Quick service restaurant chain the Krystal Company, which operates more than 250 owned restaurants across the Southeast, has deployed new utility expense data management and energy management solutions in an effort to better control costs.

Regulation - December 4, 2017

Roundup: The Senate tax bill's energy impacts

The tax bill passed by the U.S. Senate early in the morning Dec. 2 includes, among other measures with significant energy industry impacts, a number of provisions expected to negatively impact clean energy investments.

Sourcing Renewables - December 4, 2017

Cincinnati strikes deal for 100% green energy

Joining an increasing number of U.S. cities looking to increase their use of renewable energy, Cincinnati on Dec. 4 announced it has signed an electricity contract to purchase 100% green energy for almost all city facilities beginning January 2018.

Regulation - December 2, 2017