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The top 25 most sustainable fleets

GreenBiz

An Earthsmart FedEx zero-emission all-electrical truck in Lower Manhattan on July 17, 2014. . It's been building out smart grid tech and testing out a virtual power plant. However, the pandemic and remote work has thrown a wrench into many companies' commuter ZEV bus plans.

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Utilities plus telcos: The case for an arranged marriage

GreenBiz

Several have taken major steps: Witness Google’s acquisition of Motorola’s cellular handset business in 2012 and its 2014 buy of smart thermostat provider Nest. The new organization, NineStar Connect, became the first rural cooperative to implement triple-play media plus smart grid functionality.

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Making the UK’s net zero target real: Professional services firm comments on progress

Envirotec Magazine

It was only in 2014 that the UK achieved the 9.7% The electrification of sectors such as transport and heating needs to be met by the scaling up of renewables and increased investment in clean energy sources, advanced storage solutions, and smart grids. required decarbonisation rate for net zero.

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Podcast: Beyond the Scope of Climate Pledges

3BL Media

From 2015 to 2017, Vincent ran the global Energy Automation business, an activity focusing on Smart Grid technologies and made up of a diverse and specialized team across all geographies, including marketing, research and development, and operations.

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Southern Company: 2024 Year in Review

3BL Media

The damage was so severe in places that entire sections of the power grid had to be rebuilt. This recognition represents three consecutive years of exemplary ratings for Plant Farley and the first exemplary rating for Plant Hatch since 2014. Solar Surge In 2023, solar energy accounted for more than half of new U.S.

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