Energy Management Articles
Dow Proposes Nuclear Project in Texas
Dow announced the submission of a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a proposed advanced nuclear project in Seadrift, Texas.
Washington State Provides Clean Building Grants
The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded $45 million in Clean Buildings Performance grants to 70 building owners across the state.
SATO Adds Solar at Housing Properties in Finland
SATO, a housing investment company in Finland, continues its strategy of promoting sustainable living with plans to install solar power plants in 60 company-owned properties, which together house nearly 4,000 homes. The solar panels will be installed in 2025.
Action Plan: External Financing for Energy Projects
Financing is a key part of any capital project. In this worksheet from the Department of Energy through the Better Buildings Initiative, organizations can select appropriate financing mechanisms and shorten the decision-making timeline to enable capital projects.
NY State Drafts GHG Data Regulations
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the release of draft regulations that would require reporting from certain significant GHG emissions sources.
Weekend Reads: Geothermal Takes On Industrial Heat; Making Opera Sustainable
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Wilmar Receives SBTi Approval
Agribusiness company Wilmar International Limited announced that its near- and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Minnesota Department of Commerce Awards Solar Grants
The Minnesota Department of Commerce awarded $1.23 million in grants to 17 local governments to install solar arrays on 23 buildings, including town halls, fire stations, community centers and public works buildings.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 117 - The Water-Energy Nexus
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil sits down with Matt Howard, Vice President of Water Stewardship at The Water Council, for perspectives on the evolving landscape of water stewardship and its critical role in corporate sustainability. From record-breaking droughts to new regulations, Matt unpacks the challenges companies face, strategies to build resilience, and why water stewardship goes beyond conservation.
Meta Deploys Solar in Texas for Data Center Operations
Meta’s next data center in Temple, Texas — its second data center facility in the state — will be powered by a solar project.
TPI Composites Signs PPA for Mexico
TPI Composites, Inc., a global composites manufacturer, announced that the company secured two power purchase agreements.
Verescence's Targets Receive SBTi Approval
Verescence, a global luxury glass packaging company for the perfumery and cosmetics industry, announced its latest goals were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Kimberly-Clark’s German Site Nears 100% RE Goal
Kimberly-Clark (K-C) announced that its manufacturing site in Koblenz, Germany, has become the company’s first tissue manufacturing facility globally with plans to transition its operations to 100% renewable energy.
Corporate Clean Energy Purchases Surpass 100 GW
The Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) announced a major milestone as corporate and industrial customers in 2024 surpassed 100 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy procurement since 2014.
Boise Receives Donation to Expand Geothermal Energy
The City of Boise in Idaho received a donation of geothermal water rights that could quadruple the city’s existing geothermal system.
Trigent Achieves SBTi Approval for Goals
Trigent, a technology solutions provider, obtained SBTi validation for its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets.
The Power of Automation in Sustainability: How AFL Saved ~$300k Annually
AFL, a global leader in fiber optic cable and connectivity solutions, faced incresing pressure from stakeholders to improve energy efficiency and sustainability reporting. Read this case study to explore how AFL worked with EnergyCAP on an automated utility data management system that led to annual savings, streamlined operations, and greater visibility into energy use.
Town of Chatham Adopts EV Charging
The Town of Chatham in Massachusetts announces the completion of its first fully publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) combined fast charging plus conventional charging station project.
ING’s Targets Validated by SBTi
Amsterdam-based bank ING announced the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated its climate targets to lower GHG emissions in its own operations and its client portfolio.
Padres Adds 20 EV Chargers
The Padres will add EV charging to Petco Park in San Diego for the 2025 baseball season.
General Motors Installs EV Charging in 25 States
General Motors and Pilot Company announced their collaborative network now offers over 130 electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging locations in over 25 states.
Azenta Lowers Emissions 20%
Azenta, a provider of life sciences solutions, announced that in 2024 the company lowered its carbon footprint by achieving a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions (market-based) compared to 2022.
Airbus Collaborates for Emissions Study
Airbus and a consortium of 10 partners from four European countries launched PACIFIC, a project to study the impact of aviation's non-CO2 emissions on Local Air Quality and Climate with a focus on contrails.
Evanston Approves Buildings Ordinance to Lower Emissions
The city council of Evanston, Illinois, approved the Healthy Buildings Ordinance (HBO) to implement a building performance standard.
2025 Building Policies Outlook: More and Smaller Cities Still Passing Building Performance Standards
Fighting climate change means taking serious steps to reduce carbon emissions generated by buildings. This column from IMT's James Burton explores leading-edge states and local governments shifting to mandatory building performance policies designed to reduce carbon emissions.
JFK Airport Deploys 24 Fast EV Chargers
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey announced the opening of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) that more than doubles the airport’s available EV chargers.
Chico State Unveils Net-Zero Building
Chico State announced its new Behavioral and Social Sciences Building, a 94,000-square-foot facility, sets a benchmark for sustainable construction.
Ingka Adds South Carolina Solar Park
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group — the largest IKEA retailer — began constructing a new photovoltaic solar park called Kingstree West in Williamsburg County, South Carolina.
Electrolux Group’s Emissions Decrease 36%
Electrolux Group, a home appliance manufacturer, announced that the company achieved progress on reducing carbon emissions in Scope 1 and 2 (operations) by 36% and Scope 3 including product use by 31% compared to 2021. This marks progress toward the Group's second science-based climate target.
Weekend Reads: Sustainable Style; Supersizing Solar and Wind
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
