Smart Energy Decisions News

Wind - December 5, 2016

Avery Dennison inks PPA for Texas wind

Labeling and packaging materials manufacturer Avery Dennison has signed a power purchase agreement for output from a Texas wind project that is expected to offset 50% of its U.S.-based greenhouse gas emissions derived from electricity use.

Energy Efficiency - December 5, 2016

Amex increased energy efficiency 38% in 4 years

American Express cut its absolute carbon emissions 10% between 2011 and 2015 through a combination of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.

Solar - December 3, 2016

Weekend reads: Ivanka Trump as climate czar; solar roads; the purple haze of LED lights & more

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

Sourcing Renewables - December 2, 2016

Amazon VP talks green data centers at Vegas event

Speaking at the Amazon Web Services re:Invent conference in Las Vegas, Vice President and Distinguished Engineer James Hamilton talked at length about the process and strategy of securing enough green power to reach the company's larger goal of using 100% renewable energy.

Energy Efficiency - December 2, 2016

Wendy's joins Energy Star seeking deeper efficiencies

The Wendy's Company, looking to improve energy efficiency throughout its restaurants, has joined the U.S. EPA's Energy Star program.

Industrial - December 1, 2016

Utility proposes $500k power credit for automakers

A central Ohio electric utility has proposed an economic development cost-recovery rider intended to provide up to $500,000 in annual funds to area automakers such as Honda.

Energy Efficiency - December 1, 2016

Air Force, Navy teams square off in DOE web series

At the rare intersection of energy efficiency and reality television, the U.S. DOE has launched season two of the Better Buildings Challenge's spin on ABC's Wife Swap featuring two rival military divisions.

Utilities - November 30, 2016 - By Amy Poszywak

Caesars files to stop buying power from NV Energy

Toward the end of an already tough year for Nevada's largest utility, NV Energy, yet another of its largest customers has filed with state regulators for permission to buy its power elsewhere.

Solar - November 30, 2016

IKEA to be Ohio's largest nonutility solar owner

The home furnishings retailer said in a Nov. 30 news release that it will begin installing a 1.21-MW system early next year at its Columbus, Ohio, store.

Sourcing Renewables - November 29, 2016

Iron Mountain activates New Jersey solar project

Storage and information management company Iron Mountain has activated a solar array at its Freehold, N.J., facility, that is expected to generate 2.6 million kWh of electricity per year.

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