Energy Management Articles
bp and Linde Work on Texas Hydrogen Project
bp and Linde announced plans to advance a major carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Texas that will enable low carbon hydrogen production at Linde’s existing facilities.
Avantor Updates Emission Progress
Avantor, Inc., a global provider of products and services to the life sciences and applied materials industries, reduced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 9.6% compared to a 2019 baseline.
CNX Resources Updates Emission Goals
CNX Resources Corp. invested in emissions reduction technologies to achieve reductions in Scope 1 and 2 CO₂e emissions beyond the 90% reduction achieved since 2011.
New Zealand Creates Emission Reduction Plan
Aotearoa New Zealand released the country’s first emissions reduction plan and will ensure wider system-settings to support the goals, including emissions pricing, funding and finance, research and science.
Fiserv Updates Emission Reduction
Fiserv, Inc., a global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, reported on progress made to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions. In 2021, Fiserv expanded Scope 3 GHG emissions.
Chevron Partners For Low Carbon Project in Indonesia
Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiary Chevron New Ventures Pte. Ltd., and Indonesia’s PT Pertamina (Persero) announced a partnership to explore potential lower carbon business opportunities in Indonesia.
SNC-Lavalin Extends Credit Linked to ESG Targets
SNC-Lavalin, a professional services and project management company, announces the closing of an agreement with its lenders to replace and extend its existing syndicated credit facilities.
Weekend Reads: The EV Race Speeds Up; Germany Trades LNG For Green Hydrogen
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
The Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency can save energy and money, but energy-saving projects often yield additional, quantifiable benefits that are frequently omitted from energy efficiency assessments. This blog from the Better Buildings Beat Team uncovers five key areas of additional benefits from energy efficiency.
Arizona Universities Partner for Carbon-Neutral Goals
Three Arizona public universities formed an interdisciplinary coalition with four energy providers to achieve a carbon neutral economy in Arizona and establish a regional clean hydrogen hub.
Berry Global Sets Scope 3 Goals for 2025
Surpassing its initial goal of an 8% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions four years ahead of schedule, Berry Global Group, Inc. commits to reducing its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 25% by 2025 (from the same 2019 baseline).
PJM Analyzes Future Grid Output
PJM released a report outlining a future vision for the grid by examining how industry trends and drivers could impact PJM and PJM’s transmission planning process.
Connecticut EV Charging Program Begins in June
The first electric vehicle (EV) managed charging program in Connecticut, established by the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), is an effort to develop statewide EV charging infrastructure.
WestRock Sets 2030 Goals
WestRock Company, a provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, set science-based targets to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
TK Elevator Sets 2030 Goals
TK Elevator, an elevator manufacturer, announced commitments to reduce GHG emissions from its own business activities (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 53% by 2030 (base year 2019) and to reduce emissions along the value chain (Scope 3) by 23% .
Phillips 66 to Convert Refinery to a Renewable Fuels Facility
Phillips 66 is moving forward with Rodeo Renewed, the project to convert its San Francisco Refinery in Rodeo, California, into a renewable fuels facility.
Novelis to Build Low-Carbon Aluminum Plant
Novelis Inc., a sustainable aluminum provider, announced it will invest $2.5 billion to build a new low-carbon recycling and rolling plant in Bay Minette, Alabama. The facility will have an initial 600 kilotonnes of finished aluminum goods capacity.
United Buys SAF for International Flights
United became the first US airline to sign an international purchase agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
DOE Provides $3B For Battery Manufacturing
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $3.1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make more batteries and components in America.
Selecting a Renewables Project: Evaluate Risk vs. Reward
As power sources become greener, organizations are seeking guidance in navigating the options and risks associated with purchasing renewable power supply. In this article, Constellation offers assistance in identifying key factors that may affect a project and simplifying what is becoming a crowded marketplace.
United Rentals Invests in Electric Trucks
United Rentals, Inc., an equipment rental company, announced a new agreement with Ford Pro to purchase EVs for its North American rental and company fleets.
Tooele Army Depot Adds Solar
The U.S. Army will add a 1.5 MW ground mount solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its Tooele Army Depot in Utah.
Metropolitan Sets 2045 Goals
The Metropolitan Water District’s Board of Directors voted to approve a set of strategies to cut its GHG emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
Clario Sets 2045 Goals
Clario, a technology company that delivers endpoint solutions for decentralized (DCT), hybrid and site-based clinical trials, plans to minimize its carbon footprint and waste production by monitoring and reporting Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions.
Micron Commits to 2050 Goals
Micron Technology, Inc. announced new targets to reduce GHG emissions as part of the company’s overall sustainability strategy outlined in its annual sustainability report.
Teva Pharmaceutical Achieves Emission Progress
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., a global pharmaceutical company, has expanded the integration of ESG into its business with a $5 billion sustainability-linked bond.
Hyzon Motors Pilots Zero Emissions Hydrogen Trucks
Hyzon Motors, a global supplier of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell powered commercial vehicles, will pilot two heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks.
Fifth Third Sets 2030 Targets
Fifth Third Bancorp announced six new operational sustainability targets to be achieved by 2030 including deeper cuts in GHG emissions.
Revolutionizing the Supply Chain: Resiliency and Microgrids
Today’s retail supply chain is more interactive, digitally connected and networked than ever before. But a single unplanned break in the cycle due to a power outage can have a ripple effect – disrupting operations, creating losses, and compromising contracts as well as customer relationships. “Revolutionizing the Supply Chain: Resiliency and Microgrids” from Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions breaks down how microgrids can help retailers, suppliers, manufacturing facilities and transportation ports maximize uptime and achieve the energy resiliency they need.
