Weekly Insights from Smart Energy Decisions

Welcome to "The Sunday Rundown" – your weekly source for sustainability and energy insights. Join Smart Energy Decisions every Sunday as we review the week's most essential industry news.

From breakthrough innovations and regulatory shifts to success stories and emerging trends, "The Sunday Rundown" is your go-to resource for staying informed on current events. Whether you're an industry professional, an advocate for sustainability, or simply curious about the future of energy, "The Sunday Rundown" has something for you.

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Top Industry News

Westlake Adds Solar Plant in Spain

Westlake Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of materials, announced the installation of a solar power plant at its epoxy plant in Barbastro, Spain. Read More >

CERN Signs Two Solar PPAs

CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research), an internationally renowned scientific organization specializing in fundamental physics, signed two corporate solar PPAs. Read More >

APM Terminals Pipavav Signs Wind, Solar PPA

APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd), a gateway port in western India, announced it signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a hybrid wind and solar project in Gujarat. Read More >

Coca?Cola Sets 2035 Goals

The Coca?Cola Company announced updated voluntary environmental goals that include a plan to lower the company’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in line with a 1.5°C trajectory by 2035 from a 2019 baseline.?Read More >

Branston's Net Zero Goals Approved by SBTi

Branston's net-zero goals have been approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi approved Branston’s GHG emissions reduction targets, which encompasses the company’s near-term within the next five to 10 years, net zero, and forest, land and agriculture (FLAG) targets.?Read More >

Newest Research

How to Leverage Rebates for Energy Efficiency Projects

In this article, Constellation explains the many rebates and incentives that are available when considering energy efficiency projects to meet your carbon reduction goals. Download Now >

Energizing Conversations: Smart Energy Voices Podcast

Episode 2 - Plugged In: Exploring Energy with Constellation

In this episode of Plugged In, Host Chuck Hanna from Constellation talks with Adrian Anderson, General Manager of Carbon-Free Electricity, Renewable Energy & Carbon Dioxide Removal at Microsoft, about advancing carbon-free energy and data-driven sustainability. Adrian shares Microsoft’s sustainability goals, including their 100% renewable energy targets and the crucial role of data granularity for accurate carbon reporting. Listen Now >

Delve into the complete collection of Smart Energy Voices podcast episodes by visiting: https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/podcasts/smart-energy-voices.

The 2025 Women In Smart Energy (WISE) Awards

Time is running out! Help us celebrate women who are driving innovation and change in the energy sector and place your nomination by December 13th for the Women In Smart Energy (WISE) Awards. Winners will be celebrated with a ceremony during Net Zero Forum Spring, this April 23rd in Lost Pines, TX. Learn More and Submit a Nomination >

It's December, so we are naturally looking back on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025!

Help us uncover the biggest challenges and opportunities of this past year and what to expect next year by participating in this brief survey.?Please respond no later than December 9. Results will be presented at a special webinar by Smart Energy Decisions on January 22, 2025. All respondents will automatically be invited to attend.

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