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Weekend Reads: Big Tech vs. Utilities; Hawaii Expedites RE
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
IKEA Increases RE Use, Lowers Emissions
Retailer IKEA announced that its use of renewable energy in IKEA retail and other operations grew to 71% in FY24 from 67% in FY23, with its share of renewable electricity increasing from 77% to 81%.
Webinar Replay - Clean Energy: What to Watch in 2025
Smart Energy Decisions starts off its 2025 Webinar Series with a look back at the biggest trends in energy and sustainability during 2024 and what to expect in 2025. Listen to a replay of the broadcast for Industry expert Peter Kelly-Detwiler on “The Fight for Supply, followed by the results of SED’s exclusive “What to Watch in 2025” survey featuring the biggest wins and challenges facing the clean energy industry.
Glades County School District Adds Electric Buses to Fleet
Glades County School District (GCSD) introduced 13 industry-leading electric school buses to its fleet for the 2024-2025 school year.
Microsoft Signs 7 Million Ton Carbon Removal Agreement
Microsoft signed a long-term agreement to receive nature-based carbon removal from its afforestation, reforestation and revegetation (ARR) project in the southern U.S., including Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana.
Eutelsat Group’s Goals Approved by SBTi
Eutelsat Group, a satellite communications provider, announced that its near-term GHG emissions reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
DHL Freight Launches Sustainable Logistics Terminal
DHL Freight inaugurated its new terminal in Berlin-Marienfelde that includes several sustainable components such as the adoption of battery electric trucks and energy efficiency along with the use of solar and wind turbines.
J.B. Hunt Deploys Solar at Headquarters
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., a supply chain solutions provider, announced the launch of its solar facility in Gentry, Arkansas that will generate enough electricity to offset up to 80% of the power used by its three main corporate campus buildings in Lowell.
NetApp Goals Validated by SBTi
Data infrastructure company NetApp announced that its near-term science-based emissions reduction targets were verified by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Rio Tinto Partners to Accelerate Carbon Capture Tech
Rio Tinto, a metals and mining company, entered into a partnership to identify and evaluate available carbon capture technologies for future implementation in the aluminum electrolysis process.
Google: 6 unique ways we advanced energy solutions in 2024
In 2024, Google pursued a range of actions to procure more energy and drive new technological and market innovations to meet growing electricity demand affordably, sustainably and reliably.
Meta Signs 595 MWac Solar EAPAs
Meta has enabled the construction of four new solar energy projects in Texas to support its data center operations.
Adient Lowers Emissions 38%
Adient, a global automotive seating manufacturer, announced the company achieved a 38% reduction in global Scope 1 and 2 absolute GHG emissions compared to the base year 2019 with a goal of achieving a 75% reduction by 2030.
Smart Energy Decisions' Webinar Center
Catch up with the latest Smart Energy Decisions webcasts on-demand at the Webinar Center - your go-to resource for presentations you need to help you make the best decisions for your energy strategies. Recent webinars include: "Clean Energy: What to Watch in 2025," "Scope 1 Emissions Reduction: Why All Eyes Are On Heat Pump Technology," "Unlocking Chiller Plant Efficiency Gains with Digital Twin Technology," "The New Math: Balancing Decarb with Your Business & Mission Imperatives," "Climate Regulations Are Coming - Are You Ready?," and "Better Bill Data: Using Technology to Streamline Utility Bill Management."
McDonald's and Wendy’s Adopt Community Solar
Over 30 McDonald's and Wendy's locations in northern Illinois will use clean energy from community solar farms.
Walmart Builds Sustainable Campus
Retailer Walmart announced its New Home Office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas, includes sustainable features such as renewable energy, electric vehicle charging and glass that lowers energy use.
GOJO Industries' Goals Approved by SBTi
GOJO, the manufacturer of hand hygiene and healthy skin product PURELL, announced that its climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Chipotle Invests in Methane Emission Reduction Start-Up
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced it is making a minority investment in CH4 Global, a company seeking to lower methane emissions.
TSMC Adds Carbon Capture Plant
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company will add a carbon capture system for a facility in Taiwan this year.
Lumentum’s Goals Validated by SBTi
Lumentum Holdings Inc., a designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products for cloud, networking and industrial applications, announced its near-term and net-zero science-based targets for GHG emissions were approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Marimekko's Targets Approved by SBTi
The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) approved Marimekko’s near-term science-based emissions reduction targets.
NYSERDA Funds Clean Hydrogen Research and Projects
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that over $1.2 million was awarded to four innovative clean hydrogen research and development (R&D) projects through the Advanced Fuels and Thermal Energy Research Program.
Gulf Coast Growth Ventures Adopts Solar
Gulf Coast Growth Ventures, a joint venture between ExxonMobil and SABIC, will deploy a solar project that will reduce GHG emissions by over 256,000 metric tons annually.
City of La Crosse Exceeds Energy Savings Goals
The City of La Crosse has been working on a multi-phase sustainability initiative that has generated significant energy and cost savings.
Sunrise Opportunities: Strategic Planning and Budgeting for Cold Climate Heat Pump Implementation
Located in Washington County, Maine, Sunrise Opportunities (Sunrise) is a rural, grassroots nonprofit organization serving families, seniors, and people with disabilities for over 60 years, operating an older housing stock across seven buildings in one of the coldest climates in the U.S. In this column from Better Buildings, learn how Sunrise planned for HVAC heat pump installation through a capital needs planning process, maintaining oil heating as a backup during the coldest months, and engaging residents to understand the new technology.
Weekend Reads: Geothermal Finds Favor; EVs Won't Die
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Port of Los Angeles Receives Funding to Test Zero-Emission Vessels
The Port of Los Angeles along with Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze Cruises received a $31 million grant to test zero-emission vessels.
Heidelberg Materials' 2050 Goals Verified by SBTi
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated Heidelberg Materials’ 2050 carbon reduction targets as consistent with the SBTi corporate net zero standard and in line with a 1.5°C trajectory.
Ardagh Glass Packaging Set to Deploy Solar in California
Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America), an operating business of Ardagh Group, is nearing the completion of a renewable electricity solar facility in Madera, California.
Microsoft Expands Carbon Removal Acreage
Microsoft announced the expansion of its commitment to restore areas in the Amazon and Atlantic Forests with a commitment to purchase nearly 3.5 million metric tons of CO2.
