Energy Management Articles
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 62: The Electrification of General Motors
This episode of Smart Energy Voices features a keynote conversation host John Failla had with Rob Threlkeld, Global Manager of Sustainable Energy, Supply, and Reliability at General Motors. Listen in for this update on the dramatic changes at GM, including its commitment to an electric future and how energy is driving the reinvention of the company.
Chase Adds EV Charging Stations
Chase will add public fast electric vehicle charging stations across 50 of its U.S. branches beginning this summer.
The Hartford Sets 2050 Goals
The Hartford announced a goal to achieve net zero GHG emissions for its businesses and operations by 2050 in alignment with the Paris Climate Accord.
Canada’s Banks Commit to 2050 Goals
Banks in Canada have pledged to implement climate action plans that set specific targets to meet the country’s goal of a net zero economy by 2050, the Canadian Bankers Association said in a statement.
Meta Adds Oklahoma Wind Power
Meta entered into a long-term renewable energy purchase agreement with TransAlta Corporation for the offtake of 100% of the generation from its 200 MW Horizon Hill Wind Power Project in Logan County, Oklahoma.
Del Monte Foods Sets 2050 Goals
Del Monte Foods, Inc. announced its commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative's (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard.
Hickam AFB Updates With Clean Energy Project
Hickam Communities LLC, owned and managed by Lendlease at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Air Force Base in Hawaii, is partnering for a $102 million energy conservation project.
White House Starts $500 Million Energy Efficiency Program for Schools
The White House announced the Biden-Harris Action Plan for Building Better School Infrastructure to upgrade public schools with modern, clean, energy efficient facilities and transportation. The action plan activates the entire federal government to
Roadmap to Sustainability: Does Your Business Have a Plan in Place?
While over 90% of executives in the U.S. believe that sustainability is important, only 60% of companies have a sustainability strategy in place. This article from Constellation shows why the time is right for companies to evaluate their sustainability strategy and provides a sample roadmap for businesses to follow.
Blue Apron Meets Carbon Neutral Goal
Blue Apron announced that it has met its commitment to become carbon neutral by March 31, 2022, offsetting Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions as defined by the GHG Protocol.
DXC Technology Set 2025 Goals
DXC Technology, a global technology services provider, announced its commitment to reduce GHG gas emissions 55% by 2025 against its fiscal year 2019 baseline.
Otis Worldwide Updates 2030 Goals
Otis Worldwide Corp. announced a target is to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions 50% by 2030. The company has already achieved a 7% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions versus its 2019 baseline.
Port Of Los Angeles Launches Zero Emissions Fund
The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach launched a new Clean Truck Fund, an initiative designed to help incentivize the development and deployment of zero emission trucks and infrastructure at the ports.
Disney Adds Two New Solar Arrays
Walt Disney World Resort announced the addition of two solar arrays capable of producing over 375,000 MWh of solar energy in their first full year of operation.
Ecolab Signs Finland Wind Farm VPPA
Ecolab Inc., a water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services company, announced the signing of a VPPA that will support the construction and operation of a five-turbine wind farm on the west coast of Finland.
Bank of America Deployed $250B Sustainable Finance Capital
Bank of America announced that it mobilized and deployed approximately $250 billion in sustainable finance activity for 2021, an all-time high and a significant increase over 2020 levels.
Tele2 Meets Emission Goals Ahead of Schedule
Tele2 AB announced it already met its objective of a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in advance of the original target deadline in 2025 and based on Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) approved targets.
Maersk Adds Electric Trucks in California
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) announced the order for 110 additional Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks, increasing its total commitment to 126 trucks.
SDG&E Adds Second San Diego Energy Storage Facility
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced the completion of a second energy storage project in the City of San Diego.
Zurich Insurance Sets 2030 Goals
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is bringing forward by 20 years its target to achieve net zero emissions in its operations and now aims to reach the goal by 2030.
Ford Motor Company: Dearborn Campus Uses Digital Twin Tool for Energy Plant Management
At Ford’s Dearborn Research and Engineering Campus Central Energy Plant (CEP), the digital twin helps operators and engineers manage energy and operational risks by monitoring the CEP’s energy systems, including the combined heat and power (CHP) system, heat recovery chillers, electric centrifugal chillers, thermal energy storage, and other equipment. This column from the Department of Energy's Better Buildings explores how the design and construction of the CEP ensure that campus building upgrades followed specific sustainability principles.
CIBC Sets 2030 Goals
CIBC announced targets to significantly reduce the carbon intensity of its financed emissions in the oil and gas sector by 2030.
NXP Semiconductors Sets 2035 Goals
NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced its future goals, which include achieving carbon neutrality by 2035.
LAX Adds Commercial EV Charging
Los Angeles International Airport premiered a new commercial EV charging installation that supports medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle fleets.
Weekend Reads: Europe's Path Through the Energy Crisis; G-20 Climate Action at Home Misses the Mark
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
SEC Takes Historic Step Forward on Climate Transparency
In a major step forward for transparency, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed on March 21 that public companies be required to publish their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this column, Cliff Majersik, IMT's Senior Advisor, Policy and Programs, outlines the real estate implications of this proposed rule on climate risk disclosure
PepsiCo Collaborates to Increase Renewable Electricity Adoption
PepsiCo announces the creation of pep+ REnew, a collaboration to increase value chain partner access to renewable electricity as part of the company's goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.
Marsh McLennan Sets 2050 Goals
Marsh McLennan announced its commitment to set and execute low carbon transition strategies that chart a path to net zero across its operations by 2050.
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.
