Energy Management Articles
Rinchem Receives SBTi Approval
Rinchem Company, LLC, a global chemical management solutions company, announced the approval of its science-based targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Village of Skokie Electrifies Fleet
The Village of Skokie received a $45,000 electric vehicle (EV) rebate that will help in electrifying the Village’s municipal fleet.
Arizona Deploys 200 MW Battery Energy Storage
Arizona recently added nearly 200 megawatts (MW) to the state's clean energy capacity to power residents and businesses throughout the state via several projects that were developed for Arizona Public Service (APS) in Maricopa and Yuma counties.
Virtusa's Goals Approved by SBTi
Virtusa Corporation — a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering, and IT services and solutions — announced it received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its GHG emissions reduction targets.
Microsoft Adds Solar in Singapore
Tech company Microsoft will purchase 100% of the renewable energy exported to a grid in Singapore, comprising up to 200 megawatts peak (MWp) of capacity.
Weekend Reads: LA's Emissions Challenge; Clean Energy Jobs Boom
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
SBTi Sets Framework for Buildings Sector’s Goals
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) launched sector-specific criteria and calls for building companies and financial institutions to align with net-zero goals.
BloombergNEF: Clean Electricity Sets New Records
The global transition to clean power reached new milestones and is expected to continue at the current pace, according to the latest report from research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF).
Brambles’ Scope 3 Emissions Fall 8%
Brambles announced an 8% decrease in Scope 3 emissions against fiscal year 2023 due to its continued collaboration with its CHEP brand name customers and partners to decarbonize its supply chain and lower volumes of pallet purchases.
DP World Receives SBTi Approval
DP World secured validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.
Gold Fields' Australia Mine Expands Solar Capacity
Gold Fields has been decarbonizing its Granny Smith mine in Western Australia and is expanding its efforts by adding more solar capacity and BESS.
Resideo Technologies Sets 2035 Goals
Resideo Technologies Inc. — a global provider of home comfort, life safety and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security, safety, smart-living and audio-visual products — established a reduction target of 50% by 2035 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Acer Partners for SAF
Acer, a computer hardware manufacturer, is partnering to lower carbon emissions in aviation by supporting the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Timken Lowers Emissions by 40%
The Timken Company, a global company in engineered bearings and industrial motion products, achieved a decrease of 40% in emissions from its 2018 baseline year through year-end 2023.
Federal Govt Awards $521M in EV Charging Grants
The Biden-Harris Administration announced $521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states, two Federally Recognized Tribes and the District of Columbia, including the deployment of more than 9,200 EV charging ports.
Seven California Shopping Centers Add Solar
The King Energy solar project spans seven retail shopping centers in California, including locations in Reedley, Stockton, San Mateo, Bakersfield and Half Moon Bay.
Oakland Unified School District Fully Electrifies Bus Fleet
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) announced that it has deployed an all-electric fleet of school buses, making it the first major school district in the U.S. to transition to a 100% electrified school bus system.
Land-Based Wind Market Report: 2024 Edition
The 2024 edition of the Land-Based Wind Market Report, prepared by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, details the nearly 6,500 megawatts (MW) of new utility-scale, land-based wind capacity added in 2023 and provides an overview of developments and trends in the U.S. wind power market for the calendar year.
Meta Secures Next Generation Geothermal Power
Meta Platforms, Inc (Meta) announced a new agreement that would significantly expand the use of geothermal power in the U.S. and be the first use of next generation geothermal power east of the Rocky Mountains.
Rhode Island Schools, Towns Add Solar
A solar project in Rhode Island will provide energy savings to 15 area non-profit organizations, schools, cities and towns.
Microsoft Signs for 437 MW Renewable Power
Tech company Microsoft signed a green attribute sale contract of 437.6 MW that is expected to generate over one million units of green electricity attributes annually, contributing to the company's goal to be carbon-negative by 2030.
Clark County School District Incorporates Electric Buses
Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada received Blue Bird's 2,000th electric vehicle (EV) to transition its school bus fleet to clean transportation.
University of California, Cities Deploy Solar
Several California load-serving entities, including MCE, The University of California, Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility, Eastside Power Authority and City of Moreno Valley, signed 15-year agreements for solar power.
California American Water Adds Solar Canopy for EVs
California American Water announced a partnership to deliver resilient renewable energy to its company’s San Diego District electric vehicles without relying on the grid.
The Container Store Decreases Energy Use by 7%
The Container Store Group, Inc. announced the company lowered energy consumption by 7.1% between 2022 and 2023 as a result of ongoing energy efficiency initiatives.
Soft Cost Analysis of EV Charging Infrastructure Informs Transition to an Electric Fleet
Private and public electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) are essential to the transformation of the transportation sector, yet associated expenses outside of the actual hardware, software, and construction called “soft costs” are not well understood. A new multilaboratory initiative led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) aims to find pathways to reduce soft costs for EVSE installation.
Arconic Lowers Emissions by 6%
Arconic Corporation — a provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions — announced a 6% reduction in overall GHG emissions year-over-year.
Stock Spirits Group Updates 2030 Goals
The Stock Spirits Group, a European spirits producer, announced a commitment to lowering its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% and Scope 3 GHG emissions by a minimum of 20% by 2030 as part of its revised sustainability goals.
Weekend Reads: The Offshore Wind Race Speeds Up; AI's Impact on Renewables
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Nestle Deploys Solar in Texas
Nestlé announced it invested in Stampede, a nearly 2,600 acre solar project in Hopkins County, Texas.
