Energy Management Articles
The Dream Group Releases Collective Net Zero Ambition
The Dream group of companies announced Nov. 1 at the COP26 conference that they intend to become net zero by 2050 in line with the global 1.5 degrees Celsius target.
Piva Capital Commits to Offsetting Past and Future Emissions
Piva Capital announced Oct. 29 that it is committed to offsetting its emissions starting from its launch in 2019 through the end of 2020 and each year going forward.
Moderna Outlines Path to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2030
Moderna announced Nov. 1 that it is committed to achieving net-zero emissions globally by 2030.
Philips Expands Supplier Climate Commitments
Royal Philips announced Oct. 28 that it plans to further engage its suppliers to set their own climate targets and its aiming to have at least 50% of its suppliers committed to science-based targets by 2025.
Trane Technologies Commits to 2050 Net Zero
Trane Technologies announced Nov. 1 that it is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and plans to use the COP26 conference as an opportunity to advocate for the adoption of policies to decarbonize buildings, homes and refrigerated transportation.
City of Rocky Ford Launches Community Solar Program
The City of Rocky Ford, Colo., announced Nov. 2 that it has subscribed to a local community solar garden that will give businesses, public entities and residents the option to receive solar-powered energy.
Prudential Financial Targets Carbon Neutral Offices and Data Centers by 2040
Prudential Financial announced Nov. 1 its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions in its domestic and international home office operations by 2050 and become carbon neutral by 2040.
Philip Morris Unveils Plan for Carbon Neutral Operations by 2025
Philip Morris International announced Oct. 27 with the launch of its Low-Carbon Transition Plan its new ambition to achieve carbon neutrality in its direct operations by 2025.
Royal Caribbean Launches Destination Net Zero
Royal Caribbean Group announced Oct. 28 its Destination Net Zero campaign targeting net-zero emissions by 2050.
VF Corporation Achieves 17% Emissions Cut
VF Corporation announced Oct. 26 that it reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions 17% compared to its 2017 baseline.
Agilent Technologies Aims for 2050 Net Zero
Agilent Technologies announced Oct. 27 that it intends to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest.
Weekend Reads: The COP26 Edition
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 50: Blueprint for a Zero Carbon Grid: The DOE Solar Futures Study
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla and Dr. Becca Jones-Albertus, Solar Energy Technologies Office Director, Department of Energy discuss the DOE's recently released Solar Futures Study, which details the significant role of solar in decarbonizing the nation’s power grid. The study showed that by 2035 solar energy has the potential to power 40% of the nation’s electricity, drive deep carbonization of the grid, and employ as many as 1.5 million people without raising electricity prices. Listen in to hear from the mind and leader behind that study.
Seven Companies Join SBTi’s New Corporate Standard Scheme
The Science Based Targets initiative launched Oct. 28 its first net-zero corporate emissions standard and announced that seven companies have already had their targets verified through it.
Institute for Advanced Study to Save $10 Million with Energy Upgrades
The Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) plans to save $10.1 million in energy and infrastructure costs through a geothermal system and other efficiency upgrades being installed at its 800-acre Princeton, N.J., campus.
Town of Colchester Deploys 10 MW Fuel Cell System
The Town of Colchester, Conn., announced Oct. 28 that it will be deploying 10 MW of clean energy fuel cells that are expected to reduce community emissions by 3,850 tons per year.
Michelin Joins Race to Zero Campaign
Michelin announced Oct. 27 that it has signed the Business Ambition for 1.5C and joined the Race to Zero by committing to carbon neutrality by 2050.
Apple Doubles Suppliers Committed to 100% RE Use
Apple announced Oct. 27 that 175 of its suppliers plan to transition to 100% renewable energy, doubling the previous number of suppliers with such a commitment.
100 MW of Community Solar Planned for New York and Massachusetts
A project that will see 100 MW of community solar installed across the Northeast is now underway in New York and Massachusetts.
Stonyfield Organic Commits to 100% RE Use at N.H. Manufacturing Site
Stonyfield Organic announced Oct. 27 its commitment to sourcing 100% renewable electricity at its Londonderry, N.H., manufacturing facility by the end of 2022.
Moët Hennessy Targets 50% Emissions Cut
Moët Hennessy announced Oct. 26 its intention to reduce absolute emissions across all scopes by 50% before 2030, compared to 2019 levels.
Microsoft, HP, General Motors Headline Final Agenda for In-Person RE Forum
Smart Energy Decisions has finalized a powerhouse program to welcome back its community in person at the 2021 Renewable Energy Forum/Winter Edition, December 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, California.
Better Plants 2021 Progress Update
The Better Plants 2021 Progress Update reports that partners have saved more than $9 billion dollars and 1.9 quadrillion Btus of energy. Over 60 partners have met their initial energy reduction goals, and many have gone on to set new goals with the U.S Department of Energy.
Bank of America Installs Rooftop Solar on Corporate Campus
Bank of America announced Oct. 26 the installation of a solar project at its corporate campus in Chandler, Ariz., that is expected to offset 60% of the facility’s annual electricity demand.
GM Launches Plan to Install 40,000 Community EV Chargers in North America
General Motors announced Oct. 26 a new initiative to install up to 40,000 community electric vehicle chargers across the U.S. and Canada.
Japan Sets 36-38% RE Sourcing Target
The Government of Japan released Oct. 22 a new target to source 36-38% of its national electricity mix from renewable sources by 2030, accelerating its previous target for 22-24% by that date.
Commercial Hydrogen-Electric Flight Planned Between London and Rotterdam
A commercial hydrogen-electric passenger aircraft is expected to make its first flight in 2024 between Rotterdam and London.
Hertz and Tesla Team Up on EV Rental Fleet
Hertz announced Oct. 25 that it will be purchasing 100,000 Teslas to add to its rental fleet in an attempt to build the largest EV rental fleet in North America.
Virginia School Counties to Install Onsite Solar
Two school counties in Southwest Virginia will soon be receiving solar installations at nine different campuses.
Uber to Offer EV Drivers At-Home Charging Package
Uber announced Oct. 26 that it will be supporting the EV transition of its rideshare drivers in the California Bay Area through a new electric vehicle charging partnership.
