Energy Management Articles
Chevron Invests in Carbon Capture
Chevron U.S.A. announced Feb. 24 that it has made an investment in an industrial carbon capture operation.
Chipotle Ties Executive Bonuses to ESG Targets
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced Feb. 22 that it will begin to tie its 2022 ESG targets to executive compensation, either increasing or decreasing 2022 annual incentive bonuses by up to 15% based on their achievement.
Fresenius Medical Care Commits to 2040 Climate Neutrality
Fresenius Medical Care announced Feb. 22 that it is committed to becoming climate neutral in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040.
Nouveau Monde Graphite Plans Net-Zero Overhaul of Operations
Nouveau Monde Graphite released Feb. 24 its plans to maintain its previously-reached carbon neutrality while it fully transitions to net-zero emissions by 2030.
PANGAIA Targets Net-Zero and 100% Renewables Use by 2025
PANGAIA announced Feb. 23 that it is committed to reaching net zero in its operational emissions and powering its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025.
U.S. Military Supplier Explores EV Conversion Technology
A supplier for the U.S. military will soon be joining a project to design and produce new technology that could convert military vehicles to electric models.
Houston Dynamos Stadium to Undergo Energy Upgrades
The Houston Dynamo Football Club will soon be sourcing clean energy for its operations and undergoing energy upgrades at its main stadium in Texas.
Meta Plans New Renewables-Powered Data Center in Idaho
Meta announced Feb. 16 that its newest data center will be located in Kuna, Idaho, through an investment of $800 million.
Cabot Properties Offers Tenants Real-Time Energy Use Data
Cabot Properties will soon offer its tenants at more than 70 properties across North America access to energy performance data that will help with the decarbonization of their buildings.
US Renewables Capacity Surpasses 200 GW, Despite Policy Setbacks
The U.S. surpassed more than 200 GW of total operating utility-scale clean energy capacity in 2021, but policy issues may be holding the industry back from its growth potential, according to a new report.
Hasbro Joins Science-Based Targets Initiative
Hasbro announced Feb. 22 that it has joined the Science Based Targets initiative and will set both 2030 and 2050 science-based emissions targets to be validated by the SBTi this year.
Rio Tinto Explores Renewables Opportunities in Tasmania
Rio Tinto and the Tasmanian Government announced Feb. 20 a new partnership to investigate opportunities for decarbonizing industrial sectors in the region.
Port of Corpus Christi to House Green Hydrogen
Texas’ Port of Corpus Christi could soon be the location of a green hydrogen production, storage, transportation and export operation.
Wheels Donlen Offers EV Charging Options to Fleet Operators
Wheels Donlen customers will soon have access to a nationwide EV charging network and at-home charging technology.
CoStar Outlines Energy-Saving Strategies in New Sustainability Report
CoStar Group cut its annual power consumption by more than 2,400 kW through the consolidation of data center locations.
Details Announced for SED's Net Zero Forum
Smart Energy Decisions announces the premiere of the Net Zero Forum, a new event set for September 12-14, 2022 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.
ATL Adopts City of Atlanta's 2050 Net Zero Goal
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) announced Feb. 11 that it is committed to sourcing 100% renewable energy by 2035 and reaching net-zero operations by 2050, aligning with the City of Atlanta’s same goals.
Westlake Pursues 20% Emissions Cut
Westlake Corporation announced Feb. 21 that it plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions per ton of production by 20% between 2016 and 2030.
Consumers Energy to Expand Michigan EV Charging Network
Michigan EV drivers will soon have access to an additional 200 EV charging stations across the state through a new installation initiative by Consumers Energy.
Shiseido Adds Environmental Requirements to Procurement Strategy
Shiseido released new environmental requirements for its suppliers as a way to more thoroughly incorporate sustainability into all aspects of its business.
Weekend Reads: Floating Solar Panels Are About to Have Their Moment; EVs Take a Starring Role in Super Bowl Ads
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
White House Allocates Funds for Clean Hydrogen
The Biden-Harris Administration announced the launch of major clean hydrogen initiatives of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to reduce climate pollution from industrial facilities.
Salesforce Launches Net Zero Cloud
Salesforce launched its Net Zero Cloud 2.0 globally to help organizations like Mastercard, Deloitte Germany, Uhuru and MillerKnoll track GHG emissions reach their climate goals of net zero emissions.
Low Carbon Technology Strategies for Large Offices
Through Better Buildings, DOE has developed Low Carbon Technology Strategies guidance documents to support you in your journey to reduce carbon emissions in your buildings. This guide for Large Offices includes steps that building owners and operators can implement to achieve smart, healthy and low-carbon large office buildings within their existing building portfolios.
China Raises Energy Efficiency Targets
China increased the benchmark levels of energy efficiency for its aluminum industry during the next three years, which will require an increase in capacity of 30% by 2025.
Massachusetts Receives $10 Billion Investment in Offshore Wind
Massachusetts will receive $10 billion in investments of wind power from the construction of three offshore wind complexes that will meet 35% of the state's electricity demand with clean energy.
Sheetz Enters Renewable Energy Agreement for Pennsylvania Operations
Sheetz, a family-owned and operated restaurant and convenience store chain, announced a long-term renewable supply agreement with Constellation to power nearly 70% of its Pennsylvania facilities with renewable energy.
Spirit AeroSystems Signs PPA for Wind Power
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. announced the conversion to 100% wind-generated electricity at the company’s headquarters in Kansas.
Fairfax School District Receives First Zero Emissions Buses
Fairfax School District added two zero emissions Blue Bird school buses to its fleet this school year as part of a pilot program managed by the Vermont Energy Investment corporation.
Amazon, Meta Top List of Energy Customers
Amazon leads the annual Deal Tracker Top 10 list by the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) for the second straight year with 2.85 GW of announced projects.
