Smart Energy Decisions News

Solar - November 22, 2017

Solar powers economic development in Rhode Island

A rooftop solar array installed by owner of a business development center in South Kingston, R.I., is helping to reduce carbon emissions and operating expenses associated with the facility, which is home to artisanal mushroom growers, a beer company and more.

Energy Efficiency - November 21, 2017

Building EMS yields 15% cost savings for Sprint

Communications services firm Sprint Corp., building on a long history of energy conservation efforts, is seeing significant savings related to the deployment of a building energy management system across its portfolio of retail stores.

Industrial - November 21, 2017

Walmart, Meijer & more reserve Tesla electric Semis

A number of large companies have begun to place orders for Tesla's recently unveiled all-electric heavy-duty Semi truck, Bloomberg News reported Nov. 17.

Energy Efficiency - November 20, 2017

CEO puts Current on GE's chopping block

In laying out his vision for a more streamlined General Electric Co., the company's new CEO, John Flannery, has outlined plans to sell $20 billion worth of assets over the next two years, including its energy management "startup," Current.

November 20, 2017

Microsoft commits to LEED Gold for data centers

Continuing toward an end-goal of making its energy-hungry data centers more sustainable, Mircosoft recently made the commitment to pursue LEED Gold certification for its entire portfolio of owned data centers.

Regulation - November 18, 2017

Weekend reads: Solar tariff backlash on bourbon; GM's battery profits; quark fusion power & more

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

Wind - November 17, 2017

Owens Corning touts wind-powered product offerings

Marking a next step toward its corporate sustainability goals, Owens Corning on Nov. 8 announced three types of commercial and residential insulation, independently certified as made with renewable energy.

Energy Efficiency - November 17, 2017

Speakers, topics unveiled for SED Innovation Summit

New speakers and panel topics have been announced for Smart Energy Decisions' 2018 Innovation Summit, which aims to build on the success of the inaugural event earlier this year.

Energy Efficiency - November 16, 2017

NY ups funding for C&I energy management initiative

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Nov. 14 announced a $12 million expansion of the state's "Real Time Energy Management" initiative aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in commercial, industrial and multifamily buildings.