Energy Management Articles
DOE Gives Energy-Saving Rules for Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced new building energy code requirements for federal buildings that will ensure that the federal government leads by example in energy efficiency.
Comcast Signs Solar Agreement
Comcast announced an agreement to purchase 250 MW of solar electricity that will power approximately 12% of its U.S. operations and the majority of its Mid-Atlantic operations with renewable energy.
Modesto City Schools Add Zero Emission Buses
Modesto City Schools in California purchased 30 zero-emission school buses to rapidly convert nearly 50% of its diesel-powered bus fleet to clean energy to reduce GHG gas emissions.
British Airways Powers Flights With SAF
British Airways received its first batch of sustainable aviation fuel produced by Phillips 66 Limited, making it the first airline in the world to start using SAF produced on a commercial scale in the UK.
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Add Solar
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) is using solar to generate power to its campuses with the completion of the second of nine offsite solar systems.
Apple’s Green Bond Creates Clean Power
Apple’s newly completed renewable projects, which are part of the company’s planned $4.7 billion Green Bond spend, have brought clean energy to local communities while reducing carbon emissions.
Sustainability @ Bucknell Update
In its latest Sustainability Update, Bucknell University's Office of Sustainability reports on recent progress, including exceeding three targets of its Climate Action Plan, an update on Campus-wide sustainability projects, and a Carbon Footprint Inventory Assessment Update.
A.P. Moller-Maersk Electrifies Heavy-Duty Road Freight
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) partnered with Einride, a Swedish freight technology company, who will provide its freight mobility platform to Maersk. The solution includes 300 Einride connected electric trucks.
Europcar Mobility Group Sets 2030 Goals
The Europcar Mobility Group announced it commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
Washington State’s New Bill of EVs by 2030
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a bill setting a date of 2030 for all new cars registered in the state to be electric.
BASF Updates Targets, Begins Reduction of Product Emissions
BASF has reaffirmed its climate targets one year after the initial announcement of its plans to reduce GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 compared with 2018. The chemical company is also maintaining its goal of net zero emissions globally by 2050.
Inteva Products Sets 2035 Goal
Inteva Products, an automotive supplier of engineered components and systems, is committing to achieving carbon neutrality for operationally controlled emissions by 2035.
Chevron Collaborates on Carbon Offsets Project
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., through its Chevron New Energies division, and Restore the Earth Foundation, Inc. announced an agreement for a reforestation project for up to 8,800 acres of property in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.
Meta Selects Missouri For New Sustainable Data Center
Meta, formerly Facebook, is building its newest hyperscale data center in Kansas City, Missouri The nearly 1 million-square-foot facility, located in the Golden Plains Technology Park, will be supported by 100% renewable energy.
City of Bristol Sets 2030 Goals
The Bristol City Leap project, a 20-year plan to decarbonize the city, will work through a public and private partnership structure to provide services including energy efficiency upgrades, wind and solar services and project financing.
Electrolux Updates 2025 Emission Goals
Electrolux reduced its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 78% at the end of 2021, compared to 2015, according to a report outlining the company's progress on its sustainability targets.
Cincinnati Plans 100% Electrified Fleet by 2035
Cincinnati is implementing a new city policy that calls for purchasing only electric vehicles, when available, with the goal of having a 100% electrified fleet by 2035.
Massport Sets 2031 Goal
The Massachusetts Port Authority unveiled a new agenda to reduce carbon emissions across all facilities and become net zero by 2031.
bp to Invest in UK EV Charging Infrastructure
bp announced plans to invest £1 billion in electric vehicle charging in the UK through bp pulse, bp’s EV charging business.
Meta Breaks Ground for 100% Renewable Energy in TN
The Tennessee Valley Authority, Meta (formerly the Facebook company), Jackson Energy Authority (JEA) and Silicon Ranch broke ground on a new 70-megawatt solar facility in Madison County, Tennessee.
Weekend Reads: The Barrier to Texas's Renewables Transition; Rebranding Bitcoin as Eco-Friendly
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Foot Locker Sets 2050 Goal
Foot Locker, Inc. a New York-based specialty athletic retailer, announced its ambition to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050 or sooner.
Campbell Soup Sets 2030 Goals
Campbell Soup Company announced new science-based targets to reduce GHG emissions as part of its overall environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy outlined in its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 61: The Next Chapter: Reflections from an Industry Leader
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Mary Curtiss. As she transitions from her role as HP's Global Energy Head of Energy and Sustainability to a new role at the company, Mary reflects on key lessons learned during her tenure in the field. Listen in to hear more about Mary’s amazing career and her work at HP.
Antelope Valley Transit Authority Adds Electric Buses
Antelope Valley Transit Authority (ATVA) now has a 100% zero emission fleet with the addition of 24 MCI Coaches.
Saint-Gobain Installs Tech to Lower Emissions
Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Canada Inc., will invest CAD $4 million to install heat recovery technology at its gypsum wallboard plant in Vancouver, reducing the plant’s carbon dioxide emissions by 10% and improving the energy efficiency of the facility.
ING Increases Financing of Renewable Energy
ING announced it will increase new financing of renewable energy by 50% by year-end 2025, and no longer provide dedicated financing to new oil and gas fields.
Bimbo Bakeries to Use Solar Microgrids
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. announced plans to use solar microgrids to power six of its bakeries in California.
Loblaw Sets 2040 Goals
Loblaw Companies Limited (“Loblaw”) announced its plan to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2040 as part of several environmental commitments.
Stellantis Invests in Lithium-Ion Battery Plant
Stellantis N.V. and LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced they have executed definitive agreements to establish the first large-scale, domestic, EV battery manufacturing facility in Canada.
