Energy Management Articles
Illinois EPA Funds Electric Buses
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) announced an award for the purchase of electric buses.
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Adds Refrigerated EV Trucks
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, a distributor of beverage alcohol, reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability with the introduction of insulated electric vehicles equipped with electric refrigeration units to ensure temperature-controlled delivery of fine wines while significantly reducing environmental impact.
NYC Receives $60 Million for EV Charging
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $60 million transaction to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure deployment across New York City.
Salesforce Joins Partners to Launch AI Energy Score
Salesforce entered a partnership to announce the release of the AI Energy Score, a benchmarking tool that enables AI developers and users to evaluate, identify, and compare the energy consumption of AI models.
2025 Energy Codes Outlook: Lawsuits, IECC, BPS Alignment
Who doesn’t love healthier, safer, more affordable-to-operate buildings? In this column, Cherylyn Kelly, IMT's Manager of Building Energy Codes and Policy, shares her annual energy code outlook: the good, the bad, and the delightfully mired in political intrigue.
Weekend Reads: Why SBTi Delisted 200 Companies; Sustainability at Super Bowl LIX
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
SIMONA AMERICA Group's Goals Validated by SBTi
SIMONA AMERICA Group, a subsidiary of SIMONA AG, announced that the company's GHG reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Castle & Key Distillery Adds Solar
Castle & Key Distillery, a producer of Kentucky's craft spirits, announced the completion of Phase 1 of a major solar energy project as part of its ongoing sustainability initiatives.
Cemex Lowers Emissions by 15%
Cement producer Cemex achieved significant progress in profitable decarbonization by reducing Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 15% and about 17%, respectively, compared to 2020.
EU Funds Alternative Fuel Projects
The EU is allocating nearly €422 million to 39 projects that will deploy alternative fuels supply infrastructure along the trans-European transport network (TEN-T).
Webinar Replay - Powering the Future: Navigating Energy Demands for Data Centers
The landscape of renewable energy procurement is evolving — from regulatory hurdles to incentive programs — and when you add in AI's energy consumption, the digital infrastructure industry is making headlines regularly. In this webinar from iMasons Climate Accord (ICA), panelists from Iron Mountain Data Centers, Stream Data Centers, and Switch Datacenters will provide insight into the scale of the digital infrastructure growth, alongside a discussion of emerging renewable energy sources, technologies, and the role of natural gas.
Norwood Medical Adds Wind Power
Norwood Medical LLC (Dayton) announced a five-year renewable energy contract.
DHL Group Partners for Renewable Diesel, SAF Use
DHL Group announced a partnership to explore options in using more renewable diesel in its operations.
Boston Sets New Construction Emissions Rule
Boston announced it is the first city in the U.S. to require new buildings to achieve net zero carbon emissions standards upon opening.
FrieslandCampina Receives SBTi Approval
FrieslandCampina, a dairy products company, announced the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved its tightened near-term science-based emissions reduction targets.
Thermo Fisher, Gilead Sign Solar PPA
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and three other healthcare and pharmaceutical companies announced a 10-year virtual power purchasing agreement (VPPA).
MillerKnoll Sets 2050 Emission Goals
MillerKnoll, a furniture manufacturer, unveiled a new sustainability strategy to lower emissions by 2050.
Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Virtual Power Plants 2025 Update
Virtual power plants (VPPs) are among the critical solutions to meet the pressing challenges the grid faces today. However, deployment still needs to accelerate in the U.S. to reach 80-160 GW of VPPs that contribute to an affordable, reliable, and secure grid. In this report from the U.S. Department of Energy, learn about real-world examples, new resources, and updated industry insights that can accelerate commercial liftoff for this solution.
Onsemi Obtains SBTi Validation
Onsemi’s near-term science-based emissions reduction targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Meta Signs 115-MW Wind PPA
Social media company Meta announced a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 115-megawatt (MW) portion of the Rockhaven wind farm in Murray and Carter counties, Oklahoma.
City of Riverside Adds Electric Work Trucks to Fleet
The City of Riverside entered into a pilot project to deploy 10 high performance electric work trucks.
HS Hyosung Advanced Materials Receives SBTi Approval
HS Hyosung Advanced Materials, a textile manufacturer, received official validation from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for its 2030 GHG reduction target.
Royal Farms Deploys EV Charging at Stores
Royal Farms announced the addition of 76 EV charging ports at 23 store locations.
LEGO Group Commits to Carbon Removal Solutions
The LEGO Group announced a DKK 19 million commitment toward four carbon removal projects.
iMasons Climate Accord Partners with Smart Energy Decisions
Smart Energy Decisions announces the continuation of its partnership with iMasons Climate Accord. iMasons Climate Accord will present a general session at Smart Energy Decision’s Net Zero Forum Spring set for April 22-24 and participate in its webinar series with “Powering the Future: Navigating Energy Demands for Data Centers,” on Wednesday, February 5.
Île-de-France Mobilités Issues EUR 1 Billion Green Bond
Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM), a public sector organization, issued a EUR 1bn European Green Bond.
Amazon Signs 476 MW of PPAs in Portugal, Spain
Amazon signed renewable energy power purchase agreements for an additional 476 megawatts.
Ashdown Pulp Mill Adopts Carbon Storage Tech
The Ashdown Pulp Mill facility in Arkansas announced its adoption of a first-of-a-kind carbon capture and storage project.
DOE: Progress and Accomplishments in Clean Hydrogen — and a Look Back at Major Milestones in 2024
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, momentum for clean hydrogen continued to build in 2024 across the United States and globally, with costs going down, scale ramping up, and key technologies improving in performance.
Weekend Reads: Big Tech vs. Utilities; Hawaii Expedites RE
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
