Energy Management Articles
Ardagh Glass Packaging's California Facility Adopts Solar
Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America), an operating business of Ardagh Group, announced the completion of the 13-MWdc solar project that will supply its facility in Madera, California, with clean energy.
Harlem Consolidated School District Adds Solar
The Harlem Consolidated School District in Illinois is adding a 5.54-MWdc solar energy project.
Ben & Jerry's Deploys Electric Trucks
Ben & Jerry's, a Vermont ice cream maker, announced the purchase of Rivian electric trucks to its fleet.
Soluna Signs Wind PPA
Soluna Holdings, Inc., a data center developer and operator, signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for wind energy.
ComEd Launches Pilot Partnership Using Electric School Buses
ComEd announced a new collaborative pilot program to explore the benefits of bidirectional charging using electric school buses.
Delta Partners to Develop Fuel-Efficient Aircraft
Delta Air Lines entered into a partnership to develop more sustainable aircraft that will also reduce emissions.
Standard Chartered Sets 2025 Goals
Standard Chartered provided information on how the bank seeks to achieve net zero across its financing activity by 2050 and across its own operations by 2025.
Google: Our progress to accelerate carbon removal solutions
In 2024, Google signed for more than $100 million in carbon removal credits in a combination of independent purchases and deals contracted through buying consortium Frontier. In this column, learn some of the ways Google seeks to advance carbon removal in the coming decades with multiple approaches.
Massachusetts Utility Department Approves Efficiency Plan
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) approved the recommended enhancements of Mass Save, an energy efficiency program available to residents and businesses.
Wells Fargo Shifts Sustainability Strategy
Wells Fargo changed its sustainability strategy and no longer seeks to reach net zero for financed emissions by 2050. The bank also announced it does not plan on achieving its 2030 interim financed emissions targets for various sectors, including the energy industry, according to a statement.
Toyoda Gosei Purchases RECs for Texas Wind
Toyoda Gosei North America Corporation (TGNA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., entered a 10-year renewable energy certificate (RECs) purchase and sale agreement.
Domaine Carnero Deploys Microgrid
Domaine Carneros, a winery in the Napa Valley region in California, announced it reduced its carbon emissions last year by 375 metric tons of CO2 through the deployment of a microgrid.
Covestro's Texas Emissions Decline
Covestro, a manufacturer of high-quality polymers, made significant progress towards its Scope 1 climate neutrality goal for its Baytown, Texas, plant.
Compton Unified Adds 25 Electric School Buses
The Compton Unified School District (CUSD) in California unveiled the school district’s new fleet of 25 electric school buses and chargers.
Constellation & Google, Trane Lead Net Zero Forum Spring Agenda
Smart Energy Decisions (SED) announces a series of general sessions and roundtables for the upcoming Net Zero Forum Spring, set for April 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa near Austin, Texas.
Jabil Lowers Emissions 46%
Engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider Jabil Inc. announced it lowered enterprise-wide GHG emissions 46% compared to its fiscal year 2019 baseline through company-wide commitments to renewable energy use and energy-efficient solutions.
Weekend Reads: Nothing is Stopping Texas Solar; A Carbon Capture Discovery
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
BBVA Doubles Target to Fund Sustainable Businesses
BBVA plans to allocate €700 billion in sustainable business between 2025 to 2029.
United Airlines Purchases Carbon Removal
United announced that the UAV Sustainable Flight Fund made an investment in a direct air capture (DAC) company.
Montana State to Spend $50.5 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects
Montana State University will invest $50.5 million for energy efficiency projects that include the maintenance of buildings on its campus.
MillerKnoll's Targets Validated by SBTi
MillerKnoll, a collective of design brands, received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term science-based emissions reduction targets covering its global activities.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 116 - Smart and Connected: AT&T’s Carbon-Neutral Future
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil speaks with Shannon Carroll, AVP of Global Environmental Sustainability at AT&T, about the company’s innovative approach to sustainability and its commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2025. Shannon highlights AT&T’s ambitious goal to reduce its business customers' emissions by one gigaton by 2035 through Smart Climate Solutions. He discusses the challenges businesses face, such as capital allocation and energy optimization, and how AT&T addresses these with solutions that reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency. Listen on your Preferred Podcast Player » In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil speaks with Shannon Carroll, AVP of Global Environmental Sustainability at AT&T, about the company’s innovative approach to sustainability and its commitment to achieving a carbon-neutral future. Shannon highlights AT&T’s ambitious goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2035 and reduce their business customers' emissions by one gigaton by 2035 through Smart Climate Solutions. He discusses the challenges businesses face, such as capital allocation and energy optimization, and how AT&T addresses these with solutions that reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency. Shannon also shares insights into efforts to enhance climate resilience through advanced climate data tools and its contributions to the circular economy.
CapMetro Expands EV Bus Charging
Central Texas bus transit company CapMetro added 2.9 megawatts (MW) of power to its primary bus depot in Austin, Texas.
Desert Garden United Church of Christ Adopts Solar
Desert Garden United Church of Christ (UCC) in Arizona added solar panels to lower its energy costs.
McCain Foods Lowers Emissions 12%
McCain Foods announced the company lowered emissions by 12% and continues to make progress towards its goal to provide products that are more sustainably sourced.
Southwire Receives SBTi Validation
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated the GHG emissions reduction targets submitted by Southwire, a North American wire and cable company.
Novelis Tests Hydrogen Use in Recycling Furnace
Novelis Inc., a sustainable aluminum solutions manufacturer, announced that it has successfully tested using hydrogen fuel to power a recycling furnace at its U.K. plant in Latchford, Warrington.
GFL Environmental Raises Emissions Target
GFL Environmental recently increased its GHG emissions reduction target to a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
SATO’s Vietnam Factory Transitions to 100% RE
SATO Holdings Corporation announced that its subsidiary, SATO Vietnam Co., Ltd., is transitioning to 100% renewable energy through the implementation of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs).
How Amazon approaches carbon credits, a key tool in the fight against climate change
In its approach to carbon credits, Amazon focuses on reducing tropical forest loss, restoring degraded land, and advancing technologies to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Learn more about how Amazon quantifies these actions to track its contributions to the fight against climate change, and how carbon credits fit into its overall sustainability strategy.
