Maryland Battery Storage Program Looking to Expand
A virtual power plant program in Maryland explores how the service can benefit consumers over an expanded area of the region.
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Program Captures Energy from EV Charging to Aid Building Power Efficiency
A piolot program in Canada will study how energy from electric vehicle charging stations can be used to improve the efficency in buildings.
Growth in Smart Meter Use Offers Ample Information Potential
A new report by Guidehouse Insights shows there is ample data smart meters can provide in aiding energy efficiency.
Tesco Launches Loop Recycle Program in Stores
As British grocery store chain Tesco continues to grow its sustainability program, it has implemented a zero-waste packaging system at 10 of its stores in England. The Tesco program offered by TerraCycle’s reusable packaging platform Loop will…
Penske, Stem Pilot Advanced Battery Storage System
Penske Truck Leasing, as part of its ongoing goal to expand the electrification of its fleet, is piloting software in conjunction with artificial intelligence energy storage provider Stem, Inc., to help drive off-peak electricity savings and minimize utility peak demand charges.
Southeastern Grocers Inc. Adopts New Technology In Fight Against Food Waste
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) has rolled out Date Check Pro Software in 425 stores, following an initial pilot program, to tackle food waste management. SEG is the parent company of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores. Date Check Pro, developed by parent company Pinpoint Software, is an ... Read more »
Zero Tailpipe Emission Trucks Deployed for Major Supermarket Chain
The VNR Electric models from Volvo Trucks North America are the first zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric Class 8 trucks to be deployed in Albertsons Cos. company-wide fleet.
Horizon Organic Releases Carbon Footprint for Whole Milk, Other Results from Lifecycle Assessment
Horizon Organic has published the results of its lifecycle assessment, including its carbon footprint for whole milk. A half-gallon carton of the brand’s whole milk has a carbon footprint of 5.58 kg CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent), and also includes other greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide.
First Vehicle-to-Grid School Bus Now on the Road in Illinois
The first operational DC fast charge vehicle-to-grid (V2G) enabled school buses have been unveiled in Peoria, Illinois.
Shake Shack Begins Using AirCarbon Cutlery at Select Locations
Shake Shack recently announced the introduction of sustainable AirCarbon cutlery and straws from Restore Foodware at select Shake Shack locations in the US.
Meijer’s Rollout of Flashfood Waste Reduction Program Sees Finish Line in 2021
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based grocery retailer Meijer is expanding its Flashfood waste reduction program, planning to complete implementation across all 256 supercenters and grocery stores this year. The program allows customers to use an app to purchase food nearing its sell-by date at up to 50% off, thereby reducing in-store food waste.
Nature Valley Introduces Recyclable Wrapper
Nature Valley has launched the first plastic film wrapper designated as Store Drop-Off recyclable by How2Recycle with the brand’s Crunchy granola bar.