ENERGY/HVAC

WS Development to rid greenhouse gas emissions from its New England centers
Deal with NRG Energy will affect Boston’s Seaport District and 35 other properties
Amazon sets record with 2022 renewable energy purchases
Amazon set a new corporate record for the most renewable energy announced by a single company in one year during 2022.

STORE SPACES
BrainBox AI launches carbon emission reduction, energy efficiency solution
A new solution aims to help retailers meet or exceed their sustainability targets while optimizing store comfort for associates and customers.
STORE SPACES
Home Depot outfitting more stores with solar rooftop panels
The Home Depot continues to work towards its goal to become 100% reliant on renewable electricity sources.
FINANCE
Retailers’ top technology spending priorities are…
A new survey reveals what technology solutions retailers plan to invest in, and why.
STORE SPACES
McDonald’s in innovative solar energy deal
McDonald's Corp. has entered into an agreement to cover 100% of its U.S. logistics supply chain’s electricity load with renewable energy.
News
Lowe’s sets new net-zero emissions goal
Lowe’s is making a major new commitment to reach net-zero emissions across the company's scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
STORE SPACES
The Home Depot to power 8% of electricity usage with solar purchase
The Home Depot Inc. is taking a significant step toward its 100% renewable electricity goal.
STORE SPACES
Grocery Outlet enhances refrigeration with cloud-based apps
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is detecting issues and managing demand response for its in-store cooling systems with two new mobile apps.
STORE SPACES
Amazon's cloud services unit sets target for water sustainability
Amazon intends for its Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform to give back water.
OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN
Amazon rolls out electric delivery vans in over 100 cities across U.S.
Amazon is delivering U.S. online purchases with more than 1,000 electric vehicles.
REAL ESTATE
Amazon seeks zero carbon certification for same-day facility
Amazon intends to achieve a historic first with a same-day fulfillment center in Sacramento, Calif.
STORE SPACES
Walmart reveals first group of suppliers in its renewable-energy accelerator
Walmart, Schneider Electric and renewable energy company Ørsted have convened the first cohort of suppliers to participate in Walmart’s renewable energy accelerator: Gigaton PPA.
OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN
Amazon investing close to $1 billion in European electric vehicles
Amazon is making a major effort to electrify and de-carbonize its transportation network across Europe.

News and analysis on energy conservation and management, including HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), in retail stores.