Smart Energy Decisions News

Distributed Energy Resources - May 6, 2016

SolarCity launches new service set, including storage, for utilities, grid operators

SolarCity, a company most commonly known for its rooftop solar business, is now offering a new set of services, including behind-the-meter storage, for utilities and grid operators.

Energy Efficiency - May 5, 2016

NYC announces new energy efficiency initiatives, regulations for buildings

Toward New York City's goal of reducing carbon emissions by 80% by 2050, the mayor's office recently announced new energy efficiency initiatives for buildings.

Sourcing Renewables - May 5, 2016

Etsy to power Brooklyn headquarters with solar, encourages sellers to follow suit

E-commerce website Etsy recently announced a series of initiatives intended to increase the use of solar energy, both within its business and throughout its marketplace.

Sourcing Renewables - May 4, 2016

Nonutility buyers comprised 37% of wind PPAs in Q1

Companies such as 3M and Salesforce were among nonutility buyers of wind power purchase agreements in the first quarter of 2016, according to AWEA.

Sourcing Renewables - May 4, 2016

Interface Americas manufacturing sites are using 96% renewable energy, biofuel

Modular carpet manufacturing company Interface is operating its North American manufacturing sites using 96% renewable energy, including a notable amount of biogas.

Finance - May 3, 2016

John Hancock inks $227M deal with SolarCity for portfolio including commercial, industrial projects

John Hancock Financial is investing $227 million in a diversified portfolio of residential, commercial and industrial solar power projects through a deal with SolarCity.

Sourcing Renewables - May 3, 2016

RE100 touts partnership with Rocky Mountain Institute's Business Renewables Center

The RE100 initiative said in a recent blog post that it has cemented its relationship with the Business Renewables Center, which is part of the Rocky Mountain Institute.

Energy Efficiency - May 2, 2016

Through credits, retailer H&M sourced 78% of electricity from renewables in 2015

Multinational retail clothing company H&M increased the amount of renewable energy used to power its stores, offices and warehouses to 78% in 2015 from 27% in 2014.

Sourcing Renewables - May 2, 2016

Wal-Mart, toward 100% renewable goal, hits 25% in fiscal 2016

Toward its goal of being supplied by 100% renewable energy, Wal-Mart said in its 2016 Global Responsibility Report that it was 25% of the way there.