Energy Management Articles
MGE Plans to Add Local Solar, Battery Storage
Madison Gas and Electric is seeking approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to build a 20-megawatt (MW) solar array and 40-MW battery storage system in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
Vetter Adds Solar, Electrifies Systems
Vetter, a contract development and manufacturing organization, announced that it achieved its sustainability goals for 2023 by becoming a member of SBTi, installing a photovoltaic array and electrifying systems.
Standard Chartered Commits to Reducing Emissions
Standard Chartered, an international banking group, set a commitment to reduce its methane (CH4) emissions.
Cemex Partners for Decarbonization Projects
Cemex entered into a partnership to conduct an analysis of the potential of decarbonization levers at Cemex's Balcones cement plant in Texas to accelerate the cement company’s commitment to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
Meta Adds Solar in Indiana to Support New Data Center
Meta signed two long-term Environmental Attribute Purchase Agreements (EAPAs) to enable the construction of two solar projects with a total capacity of 210 MW (280 MWdc) that will support the tech company’s recently announced $800 million data center.
ViewSonic Recevies SBTi Approval
ViewSonic Corp., a global electronics company, announced that its targets for achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Intuit, REI Co-op Support Tennessee Solar
Intuit Inc., a global financial technology platform, and national specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op, flipped the switch on the new 2.8 MWDC White Pine Solar Farm in White Pine, Tennessee.
Enbridge Lowers Emissions by 37%
Enbridge Inc., a Canadian company supplying natural gas, oil, renewable power networks and European offshore wind power, achieved a 37% reduction in GHG emissions intensity and a 20% reduction in absolute GHG emissions from its 2018 baseline.
Weekend Reads: Magma's Massive Potential; "Hydrogen Fever"
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
AI for Energy: Opportunities for a Modern Grid and Clean Energy Economy
Realizing an equitable clean energy economy by 2050 while strengthening the Nation’s resilience to the effects of climate change will require a substantial increase in the rate of modernization and decarbonization of the electric grid of the U.S. "AI for Energy: Opportunities for a Modern Grid and Clean Energy Economy" from the U.S. Department of Energy identifies near-term opportunities for AI to aid in four key areas of grid management: planning, permitting, operations and reliability, and resilience.
NYC School Bus Umbrella Services Adds Electric Buses
New York City School Bus Umbrella Services and its partners added 25 zero-emissions buses into service with advanced smart charging technology for school bus operators and districts across the region.
AAON Incorporates RE, Geothermal
AAON, Inc., a manufacturer of HVAC products, continues to work toward reducing GHG emissions by 10% by 2025 and maintain that approximately 36% of its total energy consumption is derived from renewable sources.
ComEd Adds All-Electric Bucket Trucks
ComEd announced the addition of two new, all-electric bucket trucks to its fleet, which is part of the company's initiative to transition its fleet vehicles to the use of fully electric, biodiesel and clean-powered vehicles.
City of Goleta Adopts 100% Renewables
The City of Goleta’s City Council unanimously approved moving to power all City facilities with 100% clean, renewable energy through the City’s Community Choice Aggregator Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), which will begin in July.
Treasury, IRS Updates Guidance on SAF
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service released guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Toyota Boshoku America Adds Illinois Solar
Toyota Boshoku America, Inc. (TBA), a global automotive supplier, announced the addition of a 5,650-kWdc solar energy project to power operations at the Toyota Boshoku Illinois, LLC (TBIL) plant in Lawrenceville, Illinois.
Zimmer Biomet Lowers Emissions by 7%
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., a global medical technology company, made progress toward reaching its SBTi-approved goals of reducing carbon emissions.
Mill Valley Music Festival Powered by Batteries
The 2024 Mill Valley Music Festival will become the first-ever U.S. festival to operate entirely on mobile zero-emission batteries.
Reshaping Boulder’s Built Environment: A Case Study in Building a Brighter Future
The City of Boulder, CO is a recognized leader in climate action and transparency including a Climate Action Plan that aims for an 80% reduction in emissions from city buildings by 2030. In this case study from Ameresco, learn how Boulder created a Facilities Master Plan to improve building performance in terms of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and financial stewardship.
Insulet Adds Solar in Massachusetts
Insulet Corporation made significant progress in the generation of renewable energy by adding a second solar installation at its manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters in Acton, Massachusetts.
Nikola Expands Hydrogen Network in California
Nikola Corporation, a manufacturer of electric trucks via the HYLA brand, announced the opening of its latest HYLA high-pressure modular hydrogen refueling station and facility in southern California.
Bloomberg Lowers Emissions by 21%, SBTi Validates Long-Term Goals
Bloomberg, a financial data provider, received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the company’s long-term science-based net-zero target to reach net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2040.
Wendy's Lowers Emissions by 26%
The Wendy's Company lowered its GHG emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 by 26% and franchisee emissions by 11% per restaurant compared to 2019 levels.
Institute of Contemporary Art Miami Buys RECs
The Institute of Contemporary Art Miami announced it signed a five-year agreement to procure renewable energy certificates.
Akamai Technologies to Decarbonize Emission-Intensive Grids
Akamai Technologies, Inc., a cloud computing and security company, is targeting net-zero emissions across Scopes 1 and 2 and plans to decarbonize infrastructure by focusing on emission-intensive grids.
Georgia Tech, Meta Partner to Create Database for DAC Tech
Georgia Tech and Meta collaborated to produce a massive database, which could make it simpler and quicker to design and implement direct air capture technologies.
Loyola University Maryland, Church Adds Solar
Loyola University Maryland and St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church are adding solar power via an innovative project in Maryland.
ZTE's Goals Approved by SBTi
ZTE Corporation, a global provider of information and communication technology, announced that its science-based targets to reach net zero emissions by 2050 were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Expedia Group Sets 2040 Goals
Expedia Group, a platform that provides travel options, published its inaugural Climate Action Plan and shared a commitment to reach Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040, seeking to lower Scope 1 and 2 and upstream Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2040.
