Smart Energy Decisions News

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.

Energy Efficiency - May 2, 2016

Ernest Moniz to keynote Better Buildings Summit; last chance to register

Speakers from corporations like T.J. Maxx, Starbucks, 3M and Procter and Gamble will convene to share their energy efficiency success stories at the Better Buildings Summit in D.C.

Sourcing Renewables - April 29, 2016

NextEra Energy boasts increased renewable project pipeline as US passes 1M solar installs

As the U.S. hits a major solar milestone, NextEra Energy has become the latest utility holding company to increase its expectations for renewable energy project development.