Energy Management Articles
Frontier Signs for Carbon Removal
Frontier, a group of companies that formed to accelerate the development of carbon removal technologies, facilitated offtakes to remove 78,707 tons of CO2 between 2027 and 2030.
MIT Launches Alliance to Accelerate Energy Innovation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) entered a new strategic alliance seeking to advance cutting-edge energy technologies for electrification, decarbonization and renewable power.
Microsoft Purchases Enhanced Rock Weathering
Microsoft announced an agreement to remove 12,000 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere between 2026 and 2029 through enhanced rock weather (ERW).
Cisco, Biogen, IDEXX, Waters Corp Sign Solar VPPAs
Cisco, Biogen Inc., IDEXX Laboratories and Waters Corporation signed six virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for 172 MW of solar in Texas.
City of Fairfield Conducts Solar, Efficiency Projects
The city of Fairfield in California will conduct several projects to expand several energy and infrastructure modernization services for its facilities.
Killeen Regional Airport Deploys Solar
Killeen Regional Airport in Texas announced the successful completion of a solar-integrated covered parking project.
AWS Partners to Decarbonize Data Centers
Amazon Web Services, Inc (AWS) announced the signing of a strategic framework agreement (SFA) aimed at supporting the scaling of its data centers and collaborating to decarbonize electric power systems.
Roche’s Emission Targets Verified by SBTi
Biotech company Roche reached a significant milestone in its climate change efforts by receiving Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation of its net-zero targets.
CTF Life’s Carbon Reduction Targets Approved by SBTi
Insurance company CTF Life announced that its carbon reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
2025 Google Water Stewardship Project Portfolio
In 2021, Google announced its goal to replenish 120% of the freshwater volume it consumers, on average, across its offices and data centers by 2030 and help restore and improve the quality of water and health of ecosystems in the communities where it operates. Download this report for an overview of the 112 projects in Google’s water stewardship portfolio as of the end of 2024.
Frontier Buyers Partner for Waste Carbon Removal in Norway
Frontier, a group of companies that aims to accelerate the development of carbon removal technologies, announced a collaboration for adopting waste carbon removal in Norway.
Eurofiber’s Net-Zero Targets Receive SBTi Validation
Fiber optic network company Eurofiber announced the official validation of its net-zero targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Lennar Signs for Geothermal Energy
Lennar Corporation, a U.S. homebuilder, entered into a partnership to deploy residential geothermal heat pumps for homes constructed in Colorado.
Norfolk Southern Launches Supply Chain Emissions Certificates
Norfolk Southern Corporation launched RailGreen, a first-of-its-kind solution enabling customers to reduce emissions from their freight rail shipments.
Marten Transport Deploys Solar at 17 Sites
Marten Transport, a transportation company serving the U.S. and Mexico, installed solar arrays at 17 project sites.
Kimball Electronics Lowers Emissions 42%
Kimball Electronics, Inc. announced the manufacturer achieved a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2019.
Meta Signs for Carbon Removal Credits
Social media company Meta completed a long-term contract for the delivery of 676,000 nature-based carbon removal credits through 2035.
Dow Proposes Nuclear Project in Texas
Dow announced the submission of a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a proposed advanced nuclear project in Seadrift, Texas.
SATO Adds Solar at Housing Properties in Finland
SATO, a housing investment company in Finland, continues its strategy of promoting sustainable living with plans to install solar power plants in 60 company-owned properties, which together house nearly 4,000 homes. The solar panels will be installed in 2025.
Washington State Provides Clean Building Grants
The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded $45 million in Clean Buildings Performance grants to 70 building owners across the state.
Action Plan: External Financing for Energy Projects
Financing is a key part of any capital project. In this worksheet from the Department of Energy through the Better Buildings Initiative, organizations can select appropriate financing mechanisms and shorten the decision-making timeline to enable capital projects.
NY State Drafts GHG Data Regulations
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the release of draft regulations that would require reporting from certain significant GHG emissions sources.
Weekend Reads: Geothermal Takes On Industrial Heat; Making Opera Sustainable
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 117 - The Water-Energy Nexus
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil sits down with Matt Howard, Vice President of Water Stewardship at The Water Council, for perspectives on the evolving landscape of water stewardship and its critical role in corporate sustainability. From record-breaking droughts to new regulations, Matt unpacks the challenges companies face, strategies to build resilience, and why water stewardship goes beyond conservation.
Meta Deploys Solar in Texas for Data Center Operations
Meta’s next data center in Temple, Texas — its second data center facility in the state — will be powered by a solar project.
TPI Composites Signs PPA for Mexico
TPI Composites, Inc., a global composites manufacturer, announced that the company secured two power purchase agreements.
Minnesota Department of Commerce Awards Solar Grants
The Minnesota Department of Commerce awarded $1.23 million in grants to 17 local governments to install solar arrays on 23 buildings, including town halls, fire stations, community centers and public works buildings.
Wilmar Receives SBTi Approval
Agribusiness company Wilmar International Limited announced that its near- and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Corporate Clean Energy Purchases Surpass 100 GW
The Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) announced a major milestone as corporate and industrial customers in 2024 surpassed 100 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy procurement since 2014.
