Energy Management Articles
ExxonMobil Obtains Offshore Carbon Storage Site
Oil company Exxon Mobil Corporation executed the largest offshore carbon dioxide (CO2) storage lease in the U.S. with the Texas General Land Office (GLO).
Utah to Boost Clean Energy Production
Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced Operation Gigawatt, an initiative to double Utah’s power production over the next 10 years.
Thermo Fisher’s Research Unit Adopts SAF
The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific plans to adopt sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a drop-in fuel that can be used in most conventional aircraft to lower emissions from air transportation.
Walmart Invests in Maryland, Illinois Solar
Walmart announced the retailer will invest in 74 solar landscape community solar projects in Maryland and Illinois.
City of Beaverton's Pump Station Adds Hydropower Turbine
The City of Beaverton announced achieving a significant milestone in its commitment to a more sustainable future by adding a hydropower turbine at a pump station.
Gila River Indian Community Deploys Solar Over Canals
The Gila River Indian Community Governor announced energy was generated from an innovative solar over canals project funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Google Signs Solar PPA
Tech company Google signed a 12-year power purchase agreement to purchase renewable energy from a 435-megawatt (MWdc) solar project.
United Warehouse Deploys Rooftop Solar
United Warehouse Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of Marvion Inc., announced the signing of a service partnership agreement for solar PV systems.
DOE Funds Tech for Industrial Decarbonization
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it allocated over $43 million for several projects to support the development of technologies essential for lowering energy use and GHG emissions across industrial subsectors.
Microsoft Signs for Carbon Removal
Microsoft signed a three-year agreement to permanently remove CO2 using enhanced rock weathering (ERW).
The Field Guide to Decarbonization Planning
The Field Guide to Decarbonization Planning offers a roadmap for organizations to reduce their facilities’ carbon footprint. This white paper from Ameresco provides practical solutions for facility owners and operators, covering climate action, setting net zero goals, gaining efficiency, shifts in thermal energy and renewable electricity, and assembling a decarbonization plan.
Yum! Brands Reports Progress on Carbon Reduction
Yum! Brands, Inc. announced it is on track to achieve the fast food company’s 2030 emission reduction goals across both Scopes 1 and 2, as well as Scope 3 as it relates to energy emissions from franchisee-owned restaurants.
Utah Clean Cities Launches EV Charging Corridor
Utah Clean Cities announced the launch of ChargeWest™, a project that will establish a network of sustainable electric corridors across eight states in the Intermountain West.
City of Boulder Converts to More Efficient Streetlights
The City of Boulder has completed the acquisition of over 4,400 streetlights to improve financial resilience and help the city achieve its climate targets and transportation goals.
Persistent Achieves Carbon Neutrality Early
Persistent Systems, a global digital engineering solutions company, announced that it achieved carbon neutrality for Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions) across its global operations for FY23-24 a year ahead of schedule.
3M Receives SBTi Validation
Manufacturer 3M announced that its near-term science-based emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Los Angeles Rams Sets Emission Goals
The Los Angeles Rams announced “Football Without the Footprint,” a carbon management initiative that will allow the Rams to reduce or offset carbon emissions from the team’s operations in coming years.
Taking Stock: The State of Climate Action and Disclosure in the Food Sector
The past year has been monumental for climate action in the food sector and beyond. A new report from Ceres, Taking Stock: The State of Climate Action and Disclosure in the Food Sector provides a first-of-its-kind analysis that shows these companies are making progress on reducing direct emissions but are slow to address supply chain emissions.
UK Launches First Carbon Capture Locations
The UK government announced it has reached commercial agreement with industry and funding to launch carbon capture within the country.
Northam Adds 80-MW Solar Power Plant
Northam Platinum Holdings Limited, a Johannesburg-based mining company, announced the successful finalization of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with an independent power producer (IPP) for an 80-MW solar power plant to service its Zondereinde operation.
Weekend Reads: VP Candidates on Climate; UK Bids Farewell to Coal
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Microsoft Buys ERW Carbon Removal Credits
Microsoft announced it signed a contract for a company to deliver 8,000 tons of permanent CO2 removal.
John Gumm Building Improves Efficiency
The John Gumm Building in Oregon has completed energy efficiency upgrades as part of a larger multi-phase effort by Columbia County to modernize its facilities.
Piramal Pharma Boosts RE by 29%
Piramal Pharma Limited announced substantial progress in its energy efficiency efforts with a 29% increase in renewable energy consumption.
St. John Properties Headquarters’ Integrated Energy Efficiency Solutions
St. John Properties headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, implemented a series of energy efficiency upgrades between 2018-2021 that resulted in over 225,000 kWh of energy savings and $12,500 in cost savings annually. Take a closer look at the changes the company implemented that also ensured operational excellence and sustained efficiency.
Univar Solutions Sets Scope 3 Goal
Univar Solutions LLC, a global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, took a significant step forward in its actions to support sustainable practices and drive impact through its supply chain.
Republic Services Deploys Electric Refuse Trucks
Republic Services, Inc., an environmental services company, announced the company placed an order for electric refuse and recycling collection vehicles.
Assan Alüminyum Sets 2050 Goals
Assan Alüminyum, a flat-rolled aluminum producer and subsidiary of the Kibar Group, released its Decarbonization Roadmap 2050 highlighting its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Nissan Adds BESS at Headquarters
Nissan Americas is adding two second-life battery systems to help offset building power consumption and extend the use of electric vehicle batteries at its headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee.
Lafarge Canada Commissions Low-Carbon Fuel Facility
Lafarge Canada Inc., a member of Holcim Group, commissioned its Low-Carbon Fuel (LCF) facility at its Exshaw cement plant.
