Report: Corporate Clean Energy Buying Grew 18% in 2020
Corporations purchased a record of 23.7GW of clean energy in 2020, up from 20.1GW in 2019 and 13.6GW in 2018.
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America’s Biggest Companies Urge US Government to Transition to Zero Carbon
America’s largest energy customers are calling on the federal government to implement strong and specific national policies to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon power sector and expand access to clean energy for customers.
Sustainable Finance Expected to See 55% Growth in 2021, Says Credit Agricole Group
Sustainable finance saw another strong year in 2020, supported mostly by the issuance of social bonds and the rise of sustainability-linked bonds, and the momentum is expected to continue, with 55% growth in 2021, according to Crédit Agricole CIB and Bloomberg.
Report: North American PPA Prices Rose Throughout 2020
A new Q4 PPA Price Index report reveals that the pandemic had a small impact on power purchase agreement (PPA) prices, and a larger impact on development timelines.
Rapid Growth in Smart Lighting Market Driven by Smart Cities and Infrastructure Upgrades, Reports Say
As cities and municipalities update infrastructure and street lighting systems, the smart lighting market will grow significantly in coming years. The market is expected to reach $22 billion by 2025, up from $7.93 billion in 2018 — a CAGR of 20% — according to new research from Reports & Data.
Pandemic Results in Profound Energy Demand Reduction but Long-Term Impact Is Modest
The pandemic has resulted in a profound reduction in energy demand, and it will take between one to four years to recover, according to new research by global consultancy McKinsey & Company. Electricity and gas demand are expected to bounce back more quickly than demand for oil.
Corporate Solar Funding Spikes 24% Compared to 2019: Report
Total corporate funding into the solar sector globally, including venture capital, private equity (VC), debt financing, and public market financing, came to $14.5 billion, a 24% increase compared to the $11.7 billion raised in 2019.
Old Chicago Main Post Office Gets Energy Efficient Update with Historically Accurate Windows
The historic Old Chicago Main Post Office building, which occupies an entire city block in downtown Chicago, has been updated with 2,400 energy efficient, insulating windows. The windows transmit 70% of available visible light while blocking 62% of the sun’s heat energy.
Upwork Announces it Reached Carbon Neutrality in 2019, Declares Future Goals
Upwork, the world’s largest work marketplace, recently released its first-ever carbon emissions report, revealing the company reached carbon neutrality for the first time in 2019.
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Deloitte Predicts 5 Renewable Energy Trends to Watch
Despite the pandemic and an economic recession, businesses and governments continued to pursue their decarbonization plans in 2020, according to Deloitte. Here are five renewable energy trends to watch for in 2021.
The Intersection of Science and Sustainability: Q&A with 3M’s Gayle Schueller
Recently, we caught up with Gayle Schueller, Chief Sustainability Officer for 3M, to learn her thoughts on the intersection of science and sustainability, and how 3M is reaching lofty goals using just that.