Energy Management Articles
Weekend Reads: Breaking the EU Free From Russian Energy; The Truth About Airline Climate Offsets
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Alcoa Signs PPA for RE in Spain
Alcoa Corporation signed a contract for renewable energy to support the planned restart in 2024 of aluminum smelting at the San Ciprián smelter in Spain.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Best Practices in Vehicle Fleet Electrification
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Gary Glasscock of the City of Houston and Ryan Martin of EVolve Houston. This panel conversation highlights the innovative public-private partnership between these two groups as the city moves towards a 2030 goal to convert its nonemergency, light-duty vehicles to EVs.
New Mexico Buildings Decarbonized
Over 30 aging buildings in Santa Fe, Mexico were part of the State Buildings Green Energy Project (SBGEP), a decarbonization-focused initiative.
C.H. Robinson Updates Emission Progress
Global logistics company C.H. Robinson reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 36% against a goal of 40% by 2025, putting the company at 90% to completion and on track to meet the goal prior to 2025.
NREL Study Identifies Opportunities for Wind in Communities
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory released the Distributed Wind Energy Futures Study, which details the high potential to profitably deploy nearly 1,400 GW of distributed wind capacity.
Ball Corp. Signs VPPA
Ball Corporation announced it has entered into a VPPA to purchase 151 MW of new wind energy.
Sony Accelerates Sustainability Goals
Sony Group Corporation is accelerating its goal of achieving carbon neutrality throughout the entire value chain from 2050 to 2040, and its target for achieving 100% renewable energy in its own operations also by 10 years from 2040 to 2030.
ADM to Capture CO2 Emissions
Nutrition company ADM signed an agreement with Tallgrass to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from ADM's corn-processing complex in Columbus, Neb., and transport it to Tallgrass’ Eastern Wyoming Sequestration Hub for permanent underground storage.
Google Opens All Electric Campus
Google’s Bay View campus officially opened to employees and its Charleston East project is in the final phase of construction. This marks the first time the company developed one of its own major campuses that is an all-electric.
Extreme Weather & Power Supply Preparedness
Extreme weather is one of the biggest risks to the power supply chain, regardless of season. In this eBook from Evergy Energy Partners, learn how risk management can help municipalities and cooperatives prepare for the worst.
Definity Financial Reports Emissions Reduction Progress
Definity Financial Corporation committed to achieve net zero emissions from both its operations and its investment portfolio by 2040 or sooner and to the Science-Based Targets initiative.
New Archer Datacenters to Power with 100% Renewables
Archer Datacenters and data center provider Evoque, a portfolio company of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners entered a joint venture to bring over 100MW of power capacity and over 500,000 square feet of data center space to the Southeast region.
Governors Seek End to Solar Tariff Case
A bipartisan group of 19 governors sent a letter urging the Biden administration to expedite its review of the anti-circumvention solar tariff case due to the recent decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to investigate solar products imported from Southeast Asia.
UK Goal of 2023 SAF Flight
The first net-zero emissions transatlantic flight could be delivered by the U.K. government industry as early as next year on an aircraft powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
bp and Linde Work on Texas Hydrogen Project
bp and Linde announced plans to advance a major carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Texas that will enable low carbon hydrogen production at Linde’s existing facilities.
Avantor Updates Emission Progress
Avantor, Inc., a global provider of products and services to the life sciences and applied materials industries, reduced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 9.6% compared to a 2019 baseline.
CNX Resources Updates Emission Goals
CNX Resources Corp. invested in emissions reduction technologies to achieve reductions in Scope 1 and 2 CO₂e emissions beyond the 90% reduction achieved since 2011.
New Zealand Creates Emission Reduction Plan
Aotearoa New Zealand released the country’s first emissions reduction plan and will ensure wider system-settings to support the goals, including emissions pricing, funding and finance, research and science.
Fiserv Updates Emission Reduction
Fiserv, Inc., a global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, reported on progress made to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions. In 2021, Fiserv expanded Scope 3 GHG emissions.
Chevron Partners For Low Carbon Project in Indonesia
Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiary Chevron New Ventures Pte. Ltd., and Indonesia’s PT Pertamina (Persero) announced a partnership to explore potential lower carbon business opportunities in Indonesia.
SNC-Lavalin Extends Credit Linked to ESG Targets
SNC-Lavalin, a professional services and project management company, announces the closing of an agreement with its lenders to replace and extend its existing syndicated credit facilities.
Weekend Reads: The EV Race Speeds Up; Germany Trades LNG For Green Hydrogen
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
The Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency can save energy and money, but energy-saving projects often yield additional, quantifiable benefits that are frequently omitted from energy efficiency assessments. This blog from the Better Buildings Beat Team uncovers five key areas of additional benefits from energy efficiency.
Arizona Universities Partner for Carbon-Neutral Goals
Three Arizona public universities formed an interdisciplinary coalition with four energy providers to achieve a carbon neutral economy in Arizona and establish a regional clean hydrogen hub.
Berry Global Sets Scope 3 Goals for 2025
Surpassing its initial goal of an 8% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions four years ahead of schedule, Berry Global Group, Inc. commits to reducing its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 25% by 2025 (from the same 2019 baseline).
PJM Analyzes Future Grid Output
PJM released a report outlining a future vision for the grid by examining how industry trends and drivers could impact PJM and PJM’s transmission planning process.
Connecticut EV Charging Program Begins in June
The first electric vehicle (EV) managed charging program in Connecticut, established by the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), is an effort to develop statewide EV charging infrastructure.
WestRock Sets 2030 Goals
WestRock Company, a provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, set science-based targets to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
