Smart Energy Decisions News

Energy Efficiency - October 7, 2016

Seeking 'climate neutrality,' Xerox cuts energy use

Xerox has reduced its energy consumption 12% since 2012, according to the global business services company's 2016 sustainability report, which details its successful energy saving strategies.

Energy Efficiency - October 6, 2016

Comcast data centers set for massive energy use cuts

The culmination of three summers hosting fellows from the Environmental Defense Fund's Climate Corps program, Comcast is now equipped with a plan to significantly reduce the energy use and carbon dioxide emissions.

Regulation - October 6, 2016

Microsoft partners up on energy policy tracking tool

Microsoft and the business association Advanced Energy Economy on Oct. 6 announced a new predictive policy tool to support legislative advocacy in energy.

Distributed Energy Resources - October 5, 2016 - By Amy Poszywak

After 1.1 MW energy storage rollout, NYC property owner plans Bronx solar-plus-storage project

As New York City prepares to beef up energy storage and solar capacities to meet Mayor Bill deBlasio’s newly announced goals, at least one private sector property owner is already ahead of the game.

Energy Efficiency - October 5, 2016

C-PACE helps packaging company complete $2.5M energy efficiency, renewable energy project

Curtis Packaging, a provider of luxury packaging for some of the world's biggest brands, is nearing completion of a $2.5 million project to improve energy efficiency and utilize renewable energy systems at its production headquarters in Connecticut.

Energy Efficiency - October 5, 2016

Report: Offices with data centers use more energy

Just how much more energy is used by commercial buildings that have data centers than those that do not depends somewhat on the size of the building, the U.S. EIA has found.

Energy Procurement - October 4, 2016

MGM, Wynn Resorts cease purchasing utility power

Following more than a yearlong regulatory process, MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts have ceased purchasing power from their utility, NV Energy.

Sourcing Renewables - October 4, 2016

GM, P&G execs to kick-off SED webinar series

As part of its mission to serve the unique information needs of large commercial and industrial companies, Smart Energy Decisions on Oct. 4 announced the launch of its new, free webinar series.

Finance - October 3, 2016

Financing for Amazon's largest wind project revealed

Amazon's most recently announced wind project, the 253-MW "Amazon Wind Farm Texas" being built in Scurry County, Texas, is expected to cost about $360 million, according to new information from the project's developer.

Distributed Energy Resources - October 3, 2016