Energy Management Articles
Elanco Animal Health Updates Emission Progress
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated reduced the company’s overall impact on the environment by lowering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by approximately 8% compared to 2020 and approximately 40% compared to its 2015 baseline.
SDG&E Orders Battery Energy Storage
San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) ordered Mitsubishi Power’s Emerald storage solutions for four utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects totaling 39 MW/180 megawatt hours.
Greece Adds Solar Project
Greece is adding solar energy through “Delfini,” a 100 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) project, one of the country's first solar projects to utilize a private power purchase agreement that does not benefit from government subsidies on electricity costs.
Apple Adds Wind Energy in Australia
Apple marks 40 years in Australia with new initiatives to advance renewable energy use, including the purchase of clean energy from a new wind farm in Queensland.
Burberry Emission Goal Approved by SBTi
Burberry, a luxury fashion brand, received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its net-zero emissions target.
BMW Group Backs Sustainable Packaging In Logistics
The BMW Group implemented several projects in its packaging logistics to further save resources and aims to work closely with suppliers to reduce carbon emissions and realize the principles of the circular economy.
California Energy Commission Adopts Offshore Wind Goals
The California Energy Commission (CEC) adopted a report establishing offshore wind goals and moving the state one step closer to development of the clean energy resource off California’s coast.
United Airlines Makes Payment For Electric Vertical Planes
United Airlines sent a $10 million pre-delivery payment for 100 of Archer Aviation’s initial production eVTOL aircraft.
California Resources Sets 2045 Goal
California Resources announced its 2045 net zero goal and updated and expanded ESG goals on methane emissions and linked ESG performance to executive pay.
Sumitomo Mitsui Collaborates on Decarbonizing Platform
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Persefoni AI, and IBM Japan announced that they have entered into a strategic collaboration.
White House Launches Offices for Clean Energy and Investments
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched two new program offices – the Grid Deployment Office and the Office of State and Community Energy Programs.
Alaska Airlines Starts SAF Program Through Partnerships
Alaska Airlines is advancing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and launched a program to engage its corporate customers in the decarbonization journey through the purchase of SAF credits.
White Paper: Drive Resiliency through your Energy Infrastructure
Organizations have been tasked with risk mitigation amid grid outages and extreme weather. How can you improve resilience and minimize the adverse impacts of major events? In this white paper from Ameresco, learn how core energy infrastructure can play a critical role in resilience and business continuity. Innovative technologies and contract structures are important to consider when evaluating investments in resiliency – for when off is not an option.
Weekend Reads: Unpacking Congress' Historic Climate Bill; How Heatwaves Are Hindering Solar Power
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
The Estée Lauder Companies to Add EVs
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) announced its commitment to transition 100% of its global corporate fleet of vehicles to electric by 2030.
How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are Changing the Energy Industry
The energy industry has been tapping into the innovative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to learn how to improve processes, ensure energy resiliency, and enhance the customer experience. In this report, Constellation explores AI's potential to improve the energy industry.
Lafarge Canada Launches EV Charging Stations
Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim Group, announced the opening of the company’s first four Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Canada at its Kent Ave Ready Mix Concrete Plant in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Cushman & Wakefield Set 2050 Goals
Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm, set ambitious science-based targets to reach net zero by 2050 across value chain emissions (Scopes 1, 2 and 3).
Norfolk Southern Updates Emission Progress
Norfolk Southern Corporation made a 5% improvement toward its science-based target of 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity by 2034 from a 2019 base year.
Smart Energy Decisions Webinar Center
Catch up with the latest Smart Energy Decisions webcasts on-demand at the Webinar Center - your go-to resource for presentations you need to help you make the best decisions for your energy strategies. Recent webinars include "How 24/7 Carbon Data is Shaping the Travel & Tourism Industry," How to Optimize your Energy Strategy to Cut Costs, Increase Resilience and Secure Sustainable Growth," "Managing Fleet Electrification - Real-life Insights from GM, Houston, Portland, and Genentech," "Energy Storage & Demand Response: A Lucrative Combination," and "Optimizing Facility Design for Both Decarbonization and Resiliency - It's Not Too Good to Be True!"
Ford to Add 650 MW Solar In Michigan by 2025
Ford Motor Company will be able to source all its electricity supply in Michigan to clean energy by 2025, a major step toward Ford’s goal to reach carbon neutrality.
Verizon Ohio Solar Project Launches
The 196 MW Big Plain Solar project located near London, Ohio is being launched and will be used to supply Verizon Communications as part of a previously signed long-term PPA.
Dow Signs LOI to Advance Emissions Reduction
Dow, a materials science company, and X-energy, a nuclear energy innovation company, announced they have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for a project that will Dow advance its carbon emissions reduction goals.
CVS Health Adds Renewable Energy
CVS Health announced a 15-year agreement with Constellation to purchase clean, renewable energy equivalent to the energy use of 309 CVS Health locations in Illinois and Ohio.
Bell Emission Targets Approved by SBTi
Bell announced its science-based targets for GHG emissions reduction have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Santander Updates Emission Goals
Santander Holdings USA, Inc. set a goal of 100% carbon neutral operations and $3.1 billion in renewable finance exposure supporting $7.8 billion in total deal size.
Starbucks, Volvo Add EV chargers
Starbucks, in partnership with Volvo Cars, announced the first Starbucks stores where new EV chargers will be available to customers and members of the public.
Bronx Battery Energy Storage Site Launched
A battery energy storage site in the Bronx, New York City has been launched.
Final Net Zero Forum Agenda Set
Smart Energy Decisions announces the final agenda for the Net Zero Forum, SED’s largest event ever, set for September 12-14, 2022 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix. With Pre-conference Workshops, Peer-2-Peer Conversations, General Sessions, and Track sessions focusing on Buildings, Manufacturing, Higher Education, and Cross-Sector Issues, this Forum will deliver more actionable content on the subject of understanding and developing your Net Zero strategies than any other industry event.
Chemours Commits to Set SBTi Targets
The Chemours Company announced it signed a commitment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to establish science-based targets for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions.
