Energy Management Articles
Saint-Gobain Enters Into PPA
Saint-Gobain in Poland and Tion Renewables AG (currently being renamed from Pacifico Renewables Yield AG) signed a long-term PPA.
Arizona to Increase EV Charging Seven-Fold
Arizona is adding 13,980 chargers for electric vehicles, increasing its total number of EV chargers seven times.
Premiering Today: Race to Net Zero Podcast
The Race to Net Zero begins on September 13, 2022 as a six-episode podcast series by NRG and Smart Energy Decisions. Each episode features conversations with energy experts and businesses who have committed to net-zero carbon emissions.
Union Pacific Issues Green Bonds
Union Pacific Corporation issued a $600 million green bond offering to fund investments aimed at decarbonizing the company’s footprint and achieving set emissions reduction targets.
ManpowerGroup Reduces Emissions
ManpowerGroup announced a reduction of operational emissions by 39%, marking significant progress toward its 2030 goal of reducing direct emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 60%, and its value chain emissions by 30%.
Massachusetts Adds Vehicle-to-Grid Charging Stations
Western Massachusetts installed the first ever vehicle-to-grid (V2G) bidirectional charging stations in the visitor parking lot outside of FirstLight’s Northfield Mountain Pumped Hydro Storage Station.
Kearney Emission Targets Approved by SBTi
Kearney announced its near-and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Energy Optimization Strategies - Going Beyond the LED
Organizations are increasingly more aware of their carbon footprint and environmental impact, stimulating the introduction of new corporate initiatives focused on achieving energy efficiency, sustainability, and resiliency goals. This report from Constellation explores behind-the-meter energy optimization, an area of renewed interest spurred by these initiatives.
United to Add Flying Taxis
United announced a $15 million investment in Eve Air Mobility and a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft plus 200 options, expecting the first deliveries as early as 2026.
SDG&E Submits Proposal for Hydrogen Project
San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) submitted a proposal with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Sept. 8 for a demonstration project on the University of California San Diego.
Firmenich Lowers Emissions
Firmenich, a privately-owned fragrance and taste company, announced Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reduced by 36.1% vs. 2017 while the new ingredients sites reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12.2% vs. 2020.
Intercontinental Exchange Reports Emissions
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., a global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, reported Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, including disclosure of Scope 3 categories 1, 2 and 15.
Weekend Reads: Why the CA Power Grid is Buckling Under Recent Heat Waves; Weighing the Costs of a Global RE Transition
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Why Your Lease is a Tool for Climate and Social Action
Fighting climate change usually conjures images of community clean-ups and wind farms or solar panels, but in this column, Margaret Lo of IMT (Institute for Market Transformation) explores another very important way that organizations can take action: switching to green or performance-based leases.
Sierra Northern Railway Unveils Hydrogen Zero Emission Locomotive Concept
Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) unveiled its hydrogen powered switching locomotive. This zero emission switching locomotive is slated to be completed on schedule.
GAM Investments Sets 2030 Goals
GAM Investments announced its short-term net zero targets in line with its commitment to the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.
Peyto Exploration & Development Lowers Emissions
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. announced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensities were determined at 18.1 kgCO2e per boe of production in 2021, representing a 28% reduction from 2013 levels.
Celestica Adds RE Projects, Achieves Fewer Emissions
Celestica Inc., a design, manufacturing, hardware platform, and supply chain solutions company, decreased its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63% from its 2018 baseline year.
Signature Bank to Disclose GHG Data
Signature Bank announced its intent to disclose Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions (produced from its own operations).
Three Solar Projects in NY and Massachusetts Launched
Three solar projects produced a total of 16,645,000 kWh of solar energy and reduced GHG emissions by 10,263 tons during their first year of operation.
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Adds More Solar
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) received more solar power from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy when it executed a $92 million second phase designed to add more onsite solar energy.
Mercedes-Benz Vans and Rivian Partner for Electric Van Production
Mercedes‑Benz Vans, a full range provider of electric private and commercial vans, and electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate a strategic partnership.
Viavi Solutions Achieves Lower Emissions
Viavi Solutions Inc. announced its Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 CO2 emissions are 42% lower than they were in 2015.
Genan Automates Response to Power Price Increases
Genan, a Danish-owned recycling company, will save money in energy costs by automating their response to electricity price spikes.
Callon Petroleum Achieves Emissions Reduction
Callon Petroleum achieved an 11% reduction in GHG emissions intensity for legacy Callon1 and a 2% reduction in overall GHG emissions intensity, including initial impact of acquired Delaware Basin assets.
BASF to Use Carbon Footprint Data
BASF is creating a partnership to receive comprehensive and consistent product carbon footprint (PCF) data for chemicals and plastics in alignment with the BASF PCF methodology.
Suntory Uses Green Hydrogen to Decarbonize Hakushu Distillery
Suntory Holdings signed a basic agreement with Yamanashi Prefecture to collaborate on decarbonizing Suntory Hakushu Distillery and Suntory Minami Alps Hakushu Water Plant located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
Geotab Emission Goals Approved by SBTi
Geotab Inc., a global company in IoT and connected transportation, announced that its emissions reduction targets were validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
PwC Switzerland Signs Carbon Removal Contract
PwC Switzerland announced its net zero by 2030 roadmap to achieve its validated science-based targets and selected Climeworks as one of the solutions contributing to removing its remaining emissions.
Black Diamond Inventories Emission Output
Black Diamond Group Limited, a provider of space rental and workforce accommodation, set an initial inventory of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and intensity as part of its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report.
