Smart Energy Decisions News

February 2, 2022

Iron Mountain to Transition to EVs by 2030

Iron Mountain has committed to transitioning 100% of company cars and 50% of vans to EVs by 2030, as part of EV100. As an initial step, the company has committed to converting 10% of its worldwide fleet to EV by 2025.

February 2, 2022

BMW Uses More Low Carbon Steel

The BMW Group continues to reduce CO2 emissions in its supplier network and signed a corresponding agreement with Salzgitter AG for delivery of low-carbon steel that will be used in standard production of cars.

GHG Emissions - February 2, 2022

Constellation Launches as Standalone Company

Constellation announced its launch as a standalone, publicly traded company following the completion of its separation from Exelon Corp.

Sourcing Renewables - February 1, 2022

T-Mobile Reaches 100% RE Use

T-Mobile announced Jan. 31 that it achieved its goal of being the first U.S. wireless provider to source 100% of its total electricity usage from renewable sources by the end of 2021.

Sourcing Renewables - February 1, 2022

Meijer Adds EV Fast Charging to Midwest Locations

Meijer announced Feb. 1 the opening of its first public fast charging electric vehicle stations installed at store locations across Michigan and Ohio.

Utilities - February 1, 2022

Xcel Energy Outlines Path to Offering Net-Zero Gas Service by 2050

Xcel Energy is pursuing an 80% carbon emissions reduction by 2030 and plans to add 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 in order to be coal-free by 2034.

GHG Emissions - February 1, 2022

Montreal Transit System Adds Fuel-Efficient Trains to Fleet

Montreal's public transportation network will soon be adding 10 modern, fuel-efficient locomotives capable of running on biodiesel to its train fleet.

GHG Emissions - February 1, 2022

Atkore Unveils 2025 GHG Emissions Ambitions

Atkore announced Jan. 31 with the release of its 2021 Sustainability Report that it is targeting a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 2025 compared to 2020 levels.

Sourcing Renewables - January 31, 2022

Daimler Leads Electric Truck Charging Network Venture

Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Renewable Power released Jan. 31 their joint plan to design, develop, install and operate a nationwide charging network for medium- and heavy-duty battery electric and hydrogen fuel

Solar - January 31, 2022

Santa Clara Valley Receives Solar+Storage Microgrid with EV Bus Charging

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) announced Jan. 27 that it will soon be installing a renewable energy microgrid and EV charging system to support its transition to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2036.