Smart Energy Decisions News

Regulation - October 21, 2016

C&I electric customers gain new benefits in Delware

Business customers of Delmarva Power have been allotted new benefits — including additional energy efficiency funding for large commercial and industrial companies — associated with the utility's completed merger with Exelon under a decision by state regulators.

Energy Storage - October 20, 2016

Lockheed Martin installs 1-MW storage system

Stradling the line between large energy user and supplier, Lockheed Martin said Oct. 19 that it has installed a 1-MW energy storage system - the kind it produces itself - at the company's Syracuse, N.Y., facility.

Sourcing Renewables - October 20, 2016

Large Boston-based energy users team up on solar PPA

In a move expected to serve as a model for other large energy buyers looking to increase their supply of renewable energy, three large Boston-based energy users have joined together to execute a 25-year solar power purchase agreement.

Solar - October 19, 2016

Target overtakes Wal-Mart as top solar installer

Target added more solar generation this year than any other U.S. retailer, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association's 2016 rankings, released Oct. 19.

Energy Efficiency - October 19, 2016 - By Amy Poszywak

Verizon aims for efficiency with 'smart store' design

When people think of Verizon, they typically think of cell phones. That might change for people working in energy or sustainability after a closer look at its long-running commitment to energy efficiency.

Sourcing Renewables - October 18, 2016

Report: Clean energy goals drive new buying strategies

As more and more U.S. businesses lay out highly ambitious renewable energy targets, the trends and strategies in corporate procurement of clean energy are shifting, according to a new report.

Energy Efficiency - October 18, 2016

Efficiency projects save refinery $10k+ yearly

Following the completion of a series of energy efficiency projects, oil refinery business Wyoming Refining Co. is expected to see a $10,600 per year reduction in its electric bill.

Sourcing Renewables - October 17, 2016

Google joins 3 other companies in wind PPA

Google joined a new consortium of companies in the Netherlands committed to sourcing renewable energy, through which it will purchase a portion of the electricity from a community-funded wind project.

Energy Efficiency - October 17, 2016

Symantec retrofits cut energy use 30%

Technology company Symantec completely retrofitted two buildings at its Mountain View, Calif., headquarters last year, resulting in a 30% reduction in energy use.

October 15, 2016