Energy Management Articles
Weekend Reads: COP29 on Energy Efficiency; Unscrambling Hydrogen
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Brown University Adds Solar Arrays
Brown University will start receiving clean energy with the completion of the Dry Bridge Solar facility.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 113 - Reaching Net Zero: Kingspan’s Planet Passionate Program
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Brent Trenga, Director of Sustainability at Kingspan North America, shares the company’s ambitious Planet Passionate program and its progress over the first four years of this 10-year initiative. Brent dives into the challenges they faced and the innovative solutions they have implemented to overcome them. He also highlights the value of benchmarking, setting aggressive sustainability targets, and internal buy-in from company leadership and employees to drive impactful change in sustainability efforts for this global building products manufacturer.
Societe General Sets New 2030 Target
Societe Generale confirmed its plans to set a new EUR 500 billion sustainable finance target by 2030.
ITP Aero's Emission Targets Approved by SBTi
ITP Aero’s near-term science-based emissions reduction targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Alfa Laval Sets 2027 Goals
Alfa Laval, a global provider of products in heat transfer, separation and fluid handling, announced plans to effectively reach its Scope 1 and 2 net zero targets by 2027, three years ahead of the originally announced goal.
Brilliant Earth's Goals Approved by SBTi
Brilliant Earth Group, Inc., a fine jewelry company, announced that the Science Based Targets initiative has verified the company's long-term target to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) and its supply chain (Scope 3) by 2050.
Envista Lowers Emissions 26%
Envista Holdings Corporation, a global dental products company, announced a 26% year-over-year reduction in its absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions and a 3.5% reduction of total (Scope 1 and 2) GHG emissions on an intensity basis.
Boulder City in Nevada Adds EV Chargers
Boulder City, Nevada, and its police department announced the completion of an electrification project featuring Level 2, high-powered, networked EV charging stations.
Brussels Airport Deploys SAF
The Brussels Airport signed a deal for the delivery of 25 kilotons of SAF via a pipeline to the airport.
Harvard, MIT, Mass General Brigham Partner for Clean Energy
Harvard University, Mass General Brigham and Massachusetts Institute of Technology partnered with other Boston organizations to procure clean energy via two virtual power purchase agreements.
Meijer to Install 480 New Fast Charging Stalls
Meijer, a Midwest grocery retailer, plans to bring more public fast charging infrastructure to its store locations throughout its six-state footprint by deploying up to 480 new public fast charging stalls.
Rio Tinto Accelerates Decarbonization of Steel
Rio Tinto inked definitive agreements to help accelerate a steel decarbonization project in France.
NYSERDA: The Business Case for Decarbonization
Resource Efficient Decarbonization (RED) emerged from New York's Empire Building Challenge and focuses on energy reduction as a first step, while keeping multiple retrofit options open for building owners and managers as technology and regulation evolves. Here is how facility managers and commercial and industrial leaders, including those in hard-to-electrify sectors, can make the business case for building decarbonization in their organization using this phased, holistic approach.
Packsize Purchases RECs
Packaging company Packsize committed to becoming carbon-neutral by purchasing carbon credits and renewable energy certificates to offset its Scope 1 emissions.
Daly Seven Deploys EV Chargers at 42 Hotels
Daly Seven, an owner and operator in the hospitality industry, signed a strategic partnership for the addition of electric vehicle charging stations across its portfolio of 42 properties in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
Penobscot Nation to Deploy BESS
The Penobscot Nation will deploy a half-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) for the tribe's community and commerce facilities.
AAR Lowers Emissions
AAR CORP. — a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, maintenance repair and overhaul (MROs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) — announced that in FY2024 the company's total Scope 1 and 2 emissions decreased by 2% compared to its fiscal year ended May 31, 2023.
Arsenal's 2040 Target Approved by SBTi
UK-based football club Arsenal announced its net zero target was approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Credo Finishes First GHG Emissions Calculation
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd, a high-speed connectivity solutions provider, announced the completion of its inaugural GHG emissions and carbon footprint calculation for calendar year 2023.
Livermore Valley School District Adds EV Charging
The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) in Livermore, California, announced it signed a contract for electric vehicle charging stations.
How to Leverage Rebates for Energy Efficiency Projects
As your organization begins to consider energy efficiency projects to meet your carbon reduction goals or federal, state or local regulations, it is important to know that various rebates and incentives may be available. In this article from Constellation, learn about various incentive types that may be offered.
Invitation Homes Conducts Sustainability Assessment
Invitation Homes Inc., a home leasing and management company, issued its annual sustainability report, which addresses the company's 2023 sustainability initiatives to lower emissions.
Weekend Reads: Five Things to Know About COP29; Rethinking Gas Stations
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Acquires Midwest Solar Expo
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA), the industry’s flagship solar + storage event, today announced the acquisition of Midwest Solar Expo (MWSE). The acquisition reinforces IESNA’s commitment to providing quality connect
Ahlstrom’s Climate Goals Validated by SBTi
Ahlstrom, a global fiber-based specialty materials company, announced that its near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets were verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
City of Cambridge Advances Zero-Emission Fleet with Electric Trash Truck
The City of Cambridge announced the addition of its first Mack LR Electric trash collection truck to the city’s fleet, marking another critical step in helping the city meet its larger climate action and emissions reduction goals.
Ingka Group Invests EUR 1.5B for Energy Efficiency
Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, is investing a total of EUR 1.5 billion as part of its renewable energy transformation to phase out the direct use of fossil fuels.
Marriott International Implements Data Automation Tools & Artificial Intelligence for Scope 3 Emissions Reporting Enhancements
As scope 3 emissions reporting becomes of increased interest, Marriott International (Marriott) decided to improve its data management practices by implementing an AI solution. In this column from Better Buildings, learn how this solution helped the Marriott achieve a 5-10% reduction in scope 3 emissions and a decrease in the number of labor hours required.
Mobileye Receives LEED Rating
Tech company Mobileye announced its new headquarters in Jerusalem received a LEED Platinum rating from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
