Energy Management Articles
Brunswick Signs VPPA for Solar Energy
Brunswick entered into a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Vesper Energy to offset a majority of the electrical power needs of Brunswick’s global operations through solar energy.
Aramark Identifies 350 Lower Carbon Footprint Dishes
Food service provider Aramark is piloting a program at 10 U.S.-based universities to offer dishes with a lower carbon footprint on residential dining menus this semester.
Deutsche Post Offsets CO2 Emissions From Mail
DHL’s Deutsche Post is now offsetting all CO2 emissions generated by its mail transport operations, achieving a more sustainable mail service at no extra cost to customers.
Zoetis Signs PPA for Solar Power
Zoetis signed a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Vesper Energy to receive 40 MW of renewable energy to power approximately 33% of Zoetis' North American operations' projected energy needs.
E Ink Pledges Net Zero Emissions By 2040
E Ink pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040 by increasing its use of renewable energy.
Nominations Open for WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards
Smart Energy Decisions announces the launch of its inaugural WISE Awards to celebrate Women in Smart Energy. The awards program has been developed to celebrate the significant contribution women are making to the energy transition.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast
Catch up with all episodes of the Smart Energy Voices podcast series, featuring conversations with leaders of the energy transition. Each episode digs deep with industry movers and shakers to reveal insights you can learn from through their stories, personalities, and visions for the future.
Beyond the Meter Podcast
Go Beyond the Meter with all three seasons of the Smart Energy Decisions podcast series, created in partnership with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. As the industry evolves, these conversations bring into focus the issues that most affect energy executives today by offering insights from top industry players.
Weekend Reads: The Climate Implications of a Build Back Better Collapse; The Future of EV Charging
It's the long holiday weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web. And Happy Holiday to all!
Henry Ford Health System to Reduce GHG Emissions
Henry Ford Health System announced a plan to reduce its GHG gas emissions in the next decade by using renewable energy to help combat pollution and climate change.
City of Northfield, Minnesota Sets Goal of RE by 2030
The City of Northfield, Minnesota announced its Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals, including a plan to use 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
DOE Creates New Office for Clean Energy Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the establishment of the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, a new DOE office that will help deliver on President Joe Biden’s climate agenda.
Parker Ranch PPA Approved by PUC
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved a 25-year PPA between Parker Ranch, Inc., its renewable energy subsidiary Paniolo Power Company LLC and Canada-based Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
Renewable Energy Forum/Winter Edition Wrap-Up
Let the trumpets – and tubas and drums – sound! Smart Energy Decisions opened its 8th Renewable Energy Forum with the Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps serenading attendees with “Happy” to celebrate the return to live events.
Mercedes Benz to Receive RECs from Alabama Power Solar Project
Mercedes Benz U.S. International Inc. (MBUSI) and Alabama Power received approval from the Alabama Public Service Commission for the proposed 80 MW Letohatchee Solar Project in Lowndes County, south of Montgomery.
Heniff Transportation to Buy Zero Emission Trucks
Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC will employ a fleet-as-a-service agreement to initially acquire Nikola Tre BEV trucks.
EXL Sets 2045 Net Zero Emissions Goal
EXL, a global analytics and digital solutions company, has introduced new improvement initiatives, including establishing a 2045 goal to achieve net zero emissions.
Edgewell Personal Care to Lower Emissions by 2030
Edgewell Personal Care Company announced that it has furthered its commitment to climate change and transparency by disclosing its environmental performance through CDP for the first time.
DHL Offers Green Carrier Certification
Deutsche Post DHL Group introduced a global DHL Green Carrier Certification to encourage road transport subcontractors in their efforts to become more sustainable.
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort To Use Solar
The Bromley Mountain Ski Resort will be powered by a new 615kWdc solar project that is located on land owned by Bromley Mountain in Peru, Vermont.
Amazon Web Services Signs PPA in Spain
Amazon Web Services (AWS) signed a PPA for renewable energy generated from 234 MW of solar and wind installed capacity in Spain.
New York City Housing Authority Sets Goal of GHG Reduction
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) will reduce its GHG emissions at the Tilden and Pink Houses via a $90 million design-build contract.
VGP to Use Renewable Electricity
VGP NV, will switch all its European office locations, including its 20 offices across 13 countries, to renewable energy.
Decarbonizing Across the Power Value Chain
According to the EIA, energy demand will increase by 50% by 2050 while carbon emissions need to be cut in half during that same period. As a result, businesses are facing mounting pressure to decarbonize and set net zero targets. In this column, Troy Doughman, Shell Energy, explains why now is the time for action and what businesses need to consider when creating their energy roadmap in order to meet the challenges of the energy transition.
Alibaba Group Sets Carbon Neutral Goal by 2030
Alibaba Group Holding Limited announced a pledge to achieve carbon neutrality operations by 2030 and set a Scope 3+ target to reach 1.5 gigatons of decarbonization across its business ecosystem by 2035.
KLA to Use 100% RE By 2030
KLA Corporation announced it has set a goal to use 100% renewable electricity across its global operations by 2030
DOE Funds California AI-Enabled Solar
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will fund a $39 million AI-enabled concentrated solar technology project in California.
Merthyr Tydfil Council in UK Add Energy Conservation Project
The Merthyr Tydfil Council in the U.K. will implement a £1.09 million energy conservation project, including the addition of solar systems.
Weekend Reads: Speeding Development of Solar Cells; Dramatizing Solar Power Drinks
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these don't-miss articles from around the web:
Goldman Sachs Sets 2030 Targets
The Goldman Sachs Group set new targets for 2030 in sectors where the investment bank sees opportunities to partner with its clients to drive decarbonization in the real economy. The announcement comes with the release of “Accelerating Transition,” its 2021 Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.
