Energy Management Articles
Northeastern University Turns On Rooftop Solar
Northeastern University’s Boston campus has completed the installation of an on-grid rooftop solar system providing 157.78 kWp DC of power for the University’s Snell Library building.
Reducing your Carbon Footprint with RECs and EFECs
While decarbonizing your organization's energy supply might seem daunting, there are a variety of options to consider. Your objectives should inform whether your plan focuses on renewable energy supply, supply from carbon-free non-renewable resources, or a combination of both. This article from Constellation continues its series exploring strategies to reduce your carbon footprint with a look at how to navigate energy solutions available to meet your overall environmental goals.
California State University Adds Solar Benches
California State University - Dominguez Hills had solar-powered benches installed on its campus.
SmartStop Self Storage Deploys Solar
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc., a self-managed and fully integrated self-storage company, announced its 50th property that is located in Chula Vista, California is now using solar power.
Solaris Bus & Coach Adopts Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines
Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o., a European bus manufacturer, signed a Long Term Supply Agreement for the supply of 1,000 hydrogen fuel cell engines through 2027 for the European transit bus market.
U.S. Steel Partners to Capture Carbon Emissions
U.S. Steel Corporation announced the signing of a definitive agreement to capture carbon emissions generated from its Gary Works Blast Furnaces, a first-of-its-kind project.
Verizon Re-affirms Plans to Add More Renewables
Verizon announced the telecom company joined RE100, a global initiative bringing together businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. As previously announced, Verizon aims to source renewable energy equivalent to 100% of its annual electricity usage by 2030 with an interim target of 50% by 2025.
Stericycle Sets Emission Goals
Stericycle, Inc., a provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, set a global target to reach net zero GHG emissions for Scope 1 and 2 in the U.K. by 2045 and globally by 2050.
Princeton U. Adds Rooftop Solar
Princeton University announces plans to add solar rooftop and canopy-mounted structures on the university’s campus in Princeton, N.J.
Azenta Adds Solar, EV Charging, Efficient Lighting
Azenta, Inc., a provider of life sciences solutions, made significant progress on its ESG initiatives, including the commitment to lower its environmental footprint by aligning its GHG emissions reduction targets with the Science-Based Targets Initiative.
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 "Better Bill Data: Using technology to streamline utility bill management," "The 2024 State of Corporate Sustainability," "Achieving Energy Efficiency with Building Software," "Overcoming the Biggest Hurdle in Decarbonizing Buildings," "The 5 Energy Trends for 2023 and Beyond", and "AI-based HVAC Management for Real-World Results."
Chemicals Value Chain Decarbonization: Integrated Solutions for a Complex Challenge
Decarbonizing the chemicals sector is an essential part of the strategy to achieve a strong, competitive, and net-zero industrial sector of the future. Learn how the U.S. Department of Energy Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) is pursuing ambitious pathways to support technology development and collaboration across the entire chemicals value chain.
Jack Henry Lowers Emissions
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. announced that the company procured renewable energy credits in 2023 to address Scope 2 emissions, resulting in an overall year-over-year reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
DOE Allocates $4 Billion for Clean Energy Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced $4 billion in tax credits for over 100 projects across 35 states to increase domestic clean energy manufacturing and lower GHG emissions at industrial facilities.
Renewables Achieve New Record
Renewable deployment in the power sector reached a total capacity of 3,870 gigawatts globally, creating a new record, according to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency.
TPI Composites Increases Wind, Solar Power
TPI Composites, Inc. invested in two wind turbines and added solar panels at sites in Türkiye and secured a power purchase agreement in India to increase renewable energy usage and decrease emissions.