Energy Management Articles
The Sherwin-Williams Company: Accelerating Energy Reduction Initiatives Through Third-Party Audits
To achieve its Scope 1 and Scope 2 sustainability goals of reducing GHG emissions by 30%, Sherwin-Williams recognized the need for external energy audits to identify new opportunities and accelerate energy and emissions savings. In this Better Buildings column, find out how third-party audits produced energy reduction opportunities for the company with a potential of 7.7 million kWh in energy savings and a GHG emissions reduction potential of 10,000 metric tons of CO2.
Kinetik Lowers Emissions by 14%
Kinetik Holdings Inc. announced it made meaningful advances towards its long-term emissions goals despite a nearly 25% increase in natural gas volumes on its system since 2021. The company lowered its methane and GHG gas emissions intensities by 32% and 14%, respectively, over that same period.
Wasatch Integrated Waste Management Signs for RNG Plant
Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District (WIWMD) entered a landfill gas beneficial use arrangement at the Davis Landfill in Layton, Utah.
Graphic Packaging Sets 2050 Net Zero Goal
Graphic Packaging International, a global sustainable consumer packaging company, announced that it set a goal to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050 and that it sourced 68% of its fuel from renewable biofuels.
Liberty Global’s Emissions Down 28%
Liberty Global Ltd., a converged broadband, video and mobile communications services provider, announced a 28% reduction in direct carbon emissions across Scopes 1 and 2 since 2019.
City of Somersworth Announces Solar Installation
The City of Somersworth announced the groundbreaking of a major solar PV installation at the Somersworth Landfill.
Berge Bulk Adopts Decarb Technology
Berge Bulk, an independent dry bulk owner, announced the company will decarbonize its vessels with a dynamic voyage optimization platform.
New York State Funds Zero Emission Buses, Charging Infrastructure
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that an additional $200 million is available to school districts and bus operators for zero-emission school buses through the second installment of funding from the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act (Bond Act).
Herc Holdings Reduces Emissions by 26%
Herc Holdings Inc., a North American equipment rental supplier operating through Herc Rentals Inc., announced the company lowered Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity and non-toxic waste to landfill intensity by 26% and 24.6%, respectively, from a 2019 baseline.
Clark County Schools to Conduct Over $100M in Energy Savings Projects
The Clark County School District in southern Nevada announced it will conduct several energy savings projects.
Sessions Added to Net Zero Forum Fall Agenda
Smart Energy Decisions announces the addition of several new sessions for the upcoming Net Zero Forum Fall, set for September 16-18 at the Westminster Westin in Colorado. Registration for the event ends on Friday, August 16.
Ribbon Communications’ Emissions Fall by 33%
Ribbon Communications Inc. — a global provider of real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators — announced a 33% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions compared to 2018.
PHINIA Reduces Emissions by 10%
PHINIA Inc., a fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions company, achieved a 9.9% annual reduction in carbon emissions through energy efficiency, footprint optimization and green energy sourcing initiatives.
Weekend Reads: The Hydrogen-Blend 'Experiment'; Energy Consumption Around the World
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Murphy Oil Lowers Emissions by 37%
Murphy Oil Corporation announced it lowered GHG emissions intensity by 37%, reduced methane intensity by 51% and reduced flaring intensity by 66% from 2019 to 2023.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 107 - Heard at REF: The Continued Evolution of Offsite Renewable Purchasing
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil welcomes Luke Penne, Senior Business Development Manager at Constellation Energy, in an interview from the 2024 Renewable Energy Forum, “The Continued Evolution of Offsite Renewable Purchasing.” This insightful episode covers recent developments in offsite renewable purchasing, including factors affecting the rising prices of power purchase agreements (PPAs), the importance of more impactful renewable purchases, and increasing demand for PPAs and integrated solutions as companies face challenges in meeting their 2025 and 2030 sustainability goals.
DOE Allocates $190 Million for Energy Improvements at Public Schools
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced selections for the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant, which is a $190 million investment to help K-12 public schools make energy upgrades that will decrease energy use and costs and improve indoor air quality.
Meadow Ridge Breaks Ground on Solar Installation
Meadow Ridge, a luxury continuing care retirement community in Redding, Connecticut, announced it has broken ground on a new solar installation.
L3Harris Sets New Emissions Reduction, RE Goals
L3Harris Technologies announced it plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030 from a 2021 performance baseline and committed to sourcing 40% of its total electricity from renewable sources in the same timeframe.
Microsoft Partners for 500 MW Community-Scale Solar
Tech company Microsoft entered a partnership to develop up to 500 megawatts (MWac) of community-scale solar energy projects across the United States between 2025 and 2029.
Illinois Parks Add Three Rooftop Solar Projects
Three park districts in Illinois will deploy a 1.54-MW portfolio of rooftop solar projects.
LYCRA's Decarbonization Plans Receive SBTi Approval
The LYCRA Company, a global sustainable fiber and technology solutions company for the apparel and personal care industries, announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved its near-term science-based emissions reduction targets.
Hyundai Engineering Deploys Solar in Texas
Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd. announced it will deploy solar in the Hill county area of Texas.
Burlington Electric Department Adopts Hydropower
Burlington Electric Department (BED) announced the signing of a new power purchase agreement for hydropower.
Saia Trucking Pilots Renewable Diesel
Saia Trucking entered a partnership to pilot the use of renewable diesel at its locations in Oakland, San Jose, Orange and San Diego, California.
Hormel Foods' Emission Goals Validated by SBTi
Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global-branded food company, announced its science-based targets were validated by the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), formalizing the company's 2030 emissions reduction targets for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
Ecojet Signs for Hydrogen-Electric Engines
Commercial electric airline Ecojet signed an agreement to purchase 22 ZA2000 hydrogen-electric engines.
Kingspan Boosts RE, Lowers Emissions
Kingspan Insulated Panels North America announced that in 2023 the company recorded 3,037 tCO2e Scope 1 and 2 emissions, a 5% reduction from 2020 baseline, and utilized 5.95 GWh total direct renewable energy.
EQ Office Lowers Emissions 8% Year-Over-Year
EQ Office announced notable environmental development including an 8% year-over-year decrease in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions.
Taylor Morrison Expands Emissions Categories
Home builder Taylor Morrison announced the company conducted a more robust assessment of its carbon footprint, spanning additional emissions categories to provide a more complete inventory of its Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions.
