Energy Management Articles
Weekend Reads: CA Shipping Seeks Decarbonization Tech; Efficiency's Role in the Energy Crisis
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
GM, Pilot Co. to Build EV Charging Network
GM and Pilot Company (Pilot and Flying J) are collaborating on a national DC fast charging network.
Flex Sets 2040 Goals
Flex announced a commitment to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2040 and plans to invest in site and system efficiencies, procuring and deploying renewable energy.
Partner Post: Focus on your business, not what powers it
You’re facing a rapidly changing business landscape – corporate sustainability goals, the demands of a fast-growing business, aging equipment and the increasing need for power reliability. In this video from Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, learn about designing a solution to help you reach your business objectives.
Medline Completes Rooftop Solar
Medline completed the rooftop solar installation atop its Uxbridge, Massachusetts distribution facility.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 69 - Profiles in Leadership: Dean Nelson and the iMasons Climate Accord
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Dean Nelson, Founder and Chairman of Infrastructure Masons and CEO of Cato. They discuss the creation of the iMasons Climate Accord and the community efforts for diversity and inclusion, education, sustainability, and technology.
New Mexico Tech Completes Energy Upgrades
The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech) completed its combined guaranteed utility savings project.
iMasons Climate Accord Partners with Net Zero Forum
Smart Energy Decisions announces the iMasons Climate Accord has joined the Net Zero Forum, taking place September 12-14, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona, as a contributing content partner.
Pittsburgh International Airport Benefits From Microgrid
Pittsburgh International Airport saved $1 million in energy costs since launching the microgrid in July 2021.
Microsoft Launches Carbon Removal
Microsoft signed a 10-year carbon removal offtake agreement where Climeworks will permanently remove 10,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
PNC Bank Adds Solar
PNC Bank announced a long-term renewable supply agreement to power nearly 50% of its operations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, District of Columbia and parts of Illinois with renewable electricity.
Panasonic Sets 2024 Emission Plans
Panasonic Holdings Corporation announced the release of its Green Impact Plan 2024 (GIP2024). The plan will serve as a milestone toward the electronic company’s 2050 targets.
Vantage Data Centers Receives Green Loan
Vantage Data Centers, a provider of hyperscale data center campuses, announced that it closed on a $300 million green loan for the sustainable design features of its VA13 data center located in northern Virginia.
A “Whole-of-Higher-Ed” Approach to Energy Solutions
While there clearly has been progress in higher education to help deploy climate and clean energy solutions, the key question now is, “Is the sector doing enough?” In this column, Tim Carter and Bridget Flynn of Second Nature explore how leveraging academic and educational resources could expand campus climate solution activity beyond its own needs and could allow new cross-sector partnerships to emerge.
Sappi Reduces Emissions With Renewables
Sappi North America, Inc., exceeded its year-end goal to reduce solid waste in landfills, which brings the company closer to their five-year target of a 10% reduction.
Massachusetts Mutual Implements Roadmap to Net Zero
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company began to implement a roadmap to achieve net zero emissions in MassMutual’s operations by 2030 and in its investment portfolio by 2050.
FactSet Sets 2040 Goals
FactSet announced a future goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040.
Walmart Buys 4,500 EVs
Walmart signed a definitive agreement with Canoo to purchase 4,500 all-electric delivery vehicles.
RMR Group Sets 2050 Goals
The RMR Group committed to a long-term target to reach net-zero emissions by no later than 2050 with a 50% reduction commitment by 2030 from a 2019 baseline.
Citizens Financial Updates Emission Progress
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. announced the bank made progress toward targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 30% by 2025 and 50% by 2035.
Quest Diagnostics Sets Emission Goals
Quest Diagnostics set emissions goals and launched its first formal materiality assessment in 2021 to identify the most significant ESG topics to the company and its stakeholders.
Saint-Gobain NY Plant Adds Energy Efficient Equipment
Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, installed energy-efficient grinding control technology at its gypsum plant in Buchanan, New York.
SED Premieres Minority Business Enterprise Supplier Program
Smart Energy Decisions announces the Minority Business Enterprise Program (MBE), to help qualifying businesses participate in SED events, as a continuation of its commitment to Inspire Diversity in Energy.
Arkema Sets 2030 Goals
Arkema has set a target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and its Scope 3 emissions by 46% by 2030 relative to 2019.
Sustainability Strategy: Two Ways to Decarbonize Natural Gas
Depending on your budget, your business can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with natural gas usage either indirectly through the purchase of carbon offsets or directly by switching to renewable natural gas (RNG). In this article from Constellation's Roadmap to Sustainability Series,
Dollarama Converts to Sustainability-Linked Credit Facilities
Dollarama Inc. announced that it has amended its existing syndicated credit facilities to convert them to a sustainability-linked loan ("SLL") with available credit of C$1,050 million.
Aloha Petroleum Achieves Energy Reduction
Aloha Petroleum, the convenience and gas retailer, achieved over 13% average reduction in energy use over the past twelve months, with one month reaching nearly 17% averaged savings across 30 locations throughout the state.
Weekend Reads: The Developing Countries Leading on RE; Nuclear's Growing Public Support in the US
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Lowe’s Achieves GHG Reduction
Lowe's achieved its 2025 goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG by 40% - four years early - and reduced GHG by 42% over the past five years.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 68: Leading from Within, with Amy Bond
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces the opening keynote speaker from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Renewable Energy Forum, Amy Bond. Amy is the Sustainability Sourcing Manager at T-Mobile. In her talk, she presents actionable tips for navigating obstacles to success in implementing sustainability strategies.
