Energy Management Articles
Google Signs Agreement for 1.5 GW of Solar
Tech company Google signed a strategic long-term agreement initially covering 1.5GWp of solar project development until 2030 and with an option for future expansion.
Toyota Tsusho America Adds Solar in Texas
Toyota Tsusho America (TAI) announced the beginning of construction on its 159-megawatt (MW)/125-MW Norton Solar Project in Runnels County, Texas.
Meta Adopts Solar in Indiana
Meta Platforms signed a long-term Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreement for an Indiana solar array.
Ford Offers New EV Options
Ford Motor Company is taking action to deliver a growing electric vehicle business and add more propulsion choices for customers that generate lower CO2 emissions.
Case Study: Energy as a Service Unlocks Deep Retrofit
A 25-acre waterfront resort, OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort implemented efficiency measures and installed building controls to improve guest comfort while reducing its environmental impact to help meet sustainability goals. In this case study, learn how an energy as a service (EaaS) agreement with Ameresco enabled the resort to modernize its energy systems and reduce consumption without upfront costs.
CarMax Adds Solar in NY
CarMax, a retailer of used cars, became an anchor customer and subscribed its Buffalo and Albany stores in New York to a community solar farm.
Rain Carbon Lowers Emissions, Assesses Scope 3
Rain Carbon Inc. (RAIN), a global producer of carbon-based products and advanced materials, announced the reduction of emissions at its plants.
Hexagon Composites' Goals Validated by SBTi
Hexagon Composites announced its net zero targets were validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
Clean Harbors Avoids 3.5 Million Metric Tons of GHG
Clean Harbors, Inc, a provider of environmental and industrial services, avoided more than double the GHG emissions generated by the company’s operations in 2023.
Lumos Sets SBTi Goals
Lumos, a fiber optic internet and home Wi-Fi service provider based in High Point, North Carolina, announced its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative.
Sirius Aviation Partners for Hydrogen, Zero-Emission Airports
Sirius Aviation AG, an aviation company, announced a partnership in Australia to develop zero-emission airports and integrate hydrogen technologies.
Town of Eagle Begins Construction on Solar Array
Construction began on the town of Eagle’s new 749-kilowatt solar array at its wastewater treatment and lower basin water treatment facilities in Colorado.
DFW Airport to Build Electric Central Utility Plant
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) plans to build an innovative electric Central Utility Plant (eCUP) that will be fueled primarily by electricity the airport purchases from 100% renewable sources.
Nippon Express Selected for SAF Project
Nippon Express Co., Ltd., a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., was selected as a designated cargo agent for the Project to Promote SAF Use in Air Cargo Transport for Corporate Compliance with Scope 3 Requirements, a project subsidized by Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Partner in Pet Food Hungaria Adopts Steam Power
Partner in Pet Food Hungaria KFT (PPF), a European private label pet food producer, announced it has entered a 12-year Heat as a Service agreement for steam power.
Zero to Hero: We Now Have a National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building
On June 6 the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rolled out the National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building. In this column, the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) breaks down the elements of the definition, outlines how the industry will use the definition, and suggests what may be next in its evolution.
Pennsylvania DOT Invests in EV Charging
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced $7.1 million in investments for Round 1B of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. Ten projects in nine counties across the state were chosen to fill in the final gaps along Pennsylvania's Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC) following NEVI Round 1 and Round 1A.
City of Clay to Deploy Solar
A 7-MW DC ground-mount solar power project known as the Oak Orchard project has entered the development stage on a 23-acre site located in Clay, New York.
Weekend Reads: Global Warming to Slow; Nike's Emissions Problem
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Meta Signs PPAs for 374 MW of Solar
Social media company Meta signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPA) for two solar farms under construction in the U.S.
Essity's Net-Zero Emission Goals Approved by SBTi
Essity, a hygiene and health company, announced its targets to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050 were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
UMass Lowell Retrofits 5 Buildings to Lower Emissions
UMass Lowell is retrofitting five buildings on its campus to improve energy efficiency and lower emissions.
DOE Funds Alaska Energy Improvement Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy announced five awards for projects in Alaska under the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) program.
WEBINAR REPLAY: Climate Regulations Are Coming - Are You Ready?
It is in the news everywhere: more climate regulations and mandates are passing every day. In today's ever-changing regulatory landscape, businesses need to stay up to date on the latest climate regulations and best practices for compliance. Attend EnergyCAP’s latest webinar where leading experts, Jessica Pransky, Principal Analyst at Verdantix and Amber Artrip, VP of Marketing with EnergyCAP, demystify the evolving landscape of environmental compliance and arm you with tactics and tools to comply.
General Motors Signs Solar Deal for Three Assembly Plants
General Motors announced a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement for three assembly plants.
Intuit Dome Deploys Solar, Battery Storage
The Intuit Dome, a new arena and home of the NBA Los Angeles Clippers, includes two megawatts of rooftop solar panels and 11 megawatts of on-site battery storage which contribute to the facility operating carbon free.
KLA's Emission Targets Approved by SBTi
KLA Corporation, an equipment and services company for the semiconductor industry, announced that its near-term targets to lower GHG emissions by 2030 were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Darling Ingredients Sets 2030 Goals
Darling Ingredients Inc. announced a target to lower Scope 1 and 2 emissions 42% by 2030, which aligns with its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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.
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.
