Energy Management Articles
GM Takes Electrification Beyond Vehicles with Fuel Cell Tech
GM announced new commercial applications of its HYDROTEC fuel cell technology, currently in development to power heavy-duty trucks, aerospace and locomotives, to go beyond vehicles for power generation..
DS Smith to Lower GHG By 2030
Sustainable packaging leader DS Smith announced it is committing to reducing its Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030.
Burberry’s Sustainable Bond For 2040 Net Zero Goal
Luxury retailer Burberry announced that it refinanced its revolving credit facility to a £300 million sustainability linked loan and the terms are linked to its 2040 net zero goal.
Citi Sets 2050 Net Zero Goal
Citi announced its goals to achieve net zero by 2050, including its 2030 emissions targets.
Verizon Signs Wind and Solar Deals
Verizon Communications announced that it has entered into 15-year Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements (REPAs) for wind and solar to help the company achieve its goal to be net zero in its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2035.
SAP Resets Net Zero Goal of 2030
SAP has committed to achieving net zero emissions across its value chain by 2030 — 20 years earlier than originally targeted.
MidAmerican Energy Plans Iowa Renewable Energy Project
MidAmerican Energy announced plans for a $3.9 billion renewable energy project in Iowa, including wind and solar generation and the exploration of new technologies to advance the company’s transition to net zero GHG emissions.
Imperial Sets 2030 Emission Reduction Goal
Imperial Oil Limited announced plans to further reduce its GHG emissions intensity.
Meijer Commits to Carbon Emission Reduction Goal By 2025
Midwestern grocery retailer Meijer announced a goal to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 50% by 2025.
Supporting Your Energy Journey
The need to decarbonize has become a priority for organizations around the world. While some businesses have already set targets to lower their carbon footprint and become more sustainable, others have yet to begin this journey. In this white paper, Shell Energy charts the path to decarbonization solutions.
Eastman Invests in French Recycling Facility to Lower Carbon Footprint
Eastman announced the company’s plan to invest up to $1 billion in a material-to-material molecular recycling facility in France.
IKEA Canada Launches Zero Emission Vehicle Fleets
Home furnishing retailer IKEA Canada in partnership with Bolt Logistics, a Canadian technology-enabled ecommerce fulfillment, and last-mile delivery provider, will deploy 30 electric vehicles across the country in 2022.
Maybelline New York Sets Carbon Neutral Goal By 2025
Maybelline New York aims to achieve carbon neutrality in all of its sites by improving energy efficiency and using 100% renewable energy by 2025. By 2030, the company aims to reduce carbon emissions from its full product lifecycle by 50%.
Baltimore City to Go Carbon Neutral by 2045
Baltimore City set a series of targets to achieve 100% carbon neutrality by 2045, including a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2025, a 60% reduction in emissions by 2030, and full carbon neutrality.
ExxonMobil Sets Net Zero Goal of 2050
ExxonMobil announced its goal to achieve net zero GHG emissions for operated assets by 2050 and its initial steps include investing more than $15 billion by 2027 on lower emission initiatives.
IEA Predicts Rapid Renewables Growth Alongside Global Electricity Demand
New renewables demand is expected to grow rapidly between 2022 and 2024, but further policy action will be crucial in getting power sector emissions to a level in line with a 2050 net-zero scenario, the International Energy Agency found in a new report.
Oman to Transition Away from Oil to RE Production With bp Partnership
Oman plans to add multiple gigawatts of renewable energy and green hydrogen generation capacity within its borders and has recruited bp to take the project on.
Nuro to Produce Third Gen Delivery EV
Nuro, an autonomous vehicle company, announced its partnership with BYD Co., Ltd. to begin producing the company’s third-generation electric autonomous delivery vehicle. The partnership is expected to scale Nuro’s more affordable, friendly, and convenient services.
Banks Form RMA Climate Risk Consortium
The Risk Management Association (RMA), a member-driven professional association, announced that 19 major banks formed the RMA Climate Risk Consortium, which will develop standards for banks to integrate climate risk management.
Nomination Deadline Extended to Jan. 19 for WISE Awards
The nomination deadline for Smart Energy Decisions' inaugural WISE Awards to celebrate Women in Smart Energy has been extended to January 19.
Three New Solar Plants Will Power Meta's Georgia Data Center
Three new solar projects that will provide energy to Meta's data center operations in Georgia are now up and running.
New York Plans 3 GW of Offshore Wind Installations
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) completed Jan. 14 purchase agreements for two additional offshore wind projects to produce electricity for the state.
German Chemicals Maker to Source Australian Green Hydrogen
Covestro, a German manufacturer of high-tech polymer materials, will soon be entering a long-term agreement to receive green hydrogen and its derivatives to support the creation of its products.
Weekend Reads: The Implications of Germany's Nuclear Shutdowns; Elon Musk's SpaceX Explores Carbon Capture
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Parachute Sets Goal of Carbon Neutral by 2022
Parachute, a bath, apparel, decor and furniture company, announced its commitment to become certified carbon neutral by April 22, 2022, by measuring and offsetting the company’s entire footprint with verified carbon credits.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 56: Managing Energy Supply and Demand in Transportation
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, SED's Debra Chanil talks with Keith Warner to discuss his role as Aviation Utilities Business Manager for the Port of Seattle and its affiliated utility. Among the topics they cover are the importance of resiliency, the push for electrification, and Keith’s unique perspective on moving from the private sector with Boeing to his current public sector role. Join us to hear Keith’s great insight on managing energy in transportation.
NSG Group Signs PPA for RE in Poland
NSG UK Enterprises, part of the NSG Group, signed a PPA for the renewable electricity generated by a wind farm located in Poland. This represents the first VPPA for the company and the first PPA signed by a glass manufacturer in Poland.
Volvo Trucks Launches Electric With Range Increase
Volvo Trucks North America announced that production of the enhanced Volvo VNR Electric model will begin in the second quarter of 2022 and features up to an 85% increased range.
ADM Decarbonizes With New Pipeline
ADM, a nutrition and agricultural origination and processing company, announced it signed a letter of intent to pave the pathway toward further decarbonization of ADM’s footprint via the construction of a pipeline.
University of Michigan Invests in Projects to Lower GHG
The University of Michigan announces an initial $5 million investment in energy conservation measures that will reduce GHG emissions.
