Energy Management Articles
Cintas Targets Net-Zero by 2050
Cintas Corporation announced Sept. 9 that it plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
New Jersey Gov. Passes Ordinance to Increase EV Charging Installations
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released Sept. 8 a statewide ordinance streamlining the installation process for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in a bid to increase the use of low-emission vehicles throughout the state.
Beyond the Meter - Episode 14: The Power of Resiliency
Municipalities across the U.S. experience any number of challenges when building infrastructure projects and energy solutions, but one of the biggest is building with future needs in mind. The issues of resilience and sustainability are front and center in this undertaking, and the guests on this episode of Beyond the Meter are on the front lines of the fight: Ann Kloose, City of Fresno Manager of Sustainability; Whit Remer, City of Tampa Sustainability and Resilience Officer; and Michael Kilpatrick, Key Segment Manager for State and Local Governments at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions.
Weekend Reads: Oil Vs. Wind on the Shetland Islands; The Key to Biden's EV Plan
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
How to Unlock Hidden Value With Solar, Storage and EV Charging
The power grid is changing and adding more renewable energy. To help in this transition, businesses can participate in grid programs that reward you for flexible energy use. In this eBook from Enel X, find out how businesses can earn new revenue with assets like batteries and electric vehicle (EV) charging. You’ll also learn about the available value streams, and why combining multiple assets creates more value.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 45: A Guide to Addressing Your Scope 3 Value Chain Emissions
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Katherine Canoy, Director of Energy and Climate Practice at 3Degrees. As more organizations are making ambitious climate commitments, such as net-zero emissions, many companies grapple with the most effective way to address their Scope 3 emissions. Debra and Katherine discussed practical steps that organizations can take to tackle their value chain emissions at SED’s recent Renewable Energy Forum. Listen in on the discussion of this hot topic: reducing Scope 3 emissions.
Cisco Unveils 2040 Net-Zero Target
Cisco announced Sept. 9 its new commitment to reach net-zero emissions across all its emissions from its product use, operations and supply chain by 2040.
Walmart Issues First-Ever Green Bond at $2 Billion
Walmart announced Sept. 8 the pricing of its first-ever green bond, set at $2 billion.
Logitech Sets Climate Positivity Target
Logitech International released Sept. 9 its plan to be carbon neutral in its products and operations later this year on a path to be net zero by 2030 and, one day, climate positive.
Moscow To Expand City Fleet with Hybrid Electric Passenger Bus
The Moscow city transport service will soon be deploying a 12-meter hydrogen electric passenger transit bus in its fleet.
Clorox Targets Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
The Clorox Company announced Sept. 7 a new ambition to achieve net-zero emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3 by 2050.
Schnitzer Steel Incorporates Battery Storage into Manufacturing
Schnitzer Steel Industries announced Sept. 8 that it will be installing a 1,600 kW battery energy storage system at its Oakland, Calif., facility.
United Signs On For Record-Breaking SAF Purchase
United committed Sept. 9 to purchase 1.5 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from a cleantech company that the airlines also joined a joint investment in.
Nomad Foods Sets Science-Based 25% Emissions Reduction Target
Nomad Foods Limited announced Sept. 9 its new science-based targets to reduce its absolute emissions by 25% by 2025.
Sustainability from the Ground Up: Infusing the Energy Transition into Your Company’s Work
Buying clean power or building a sustainable headquarters will signal to your customers—and your employees—that your company walks the talk on its values. But through smaller steps that also move the needle, as explored in this new piece from Apex Clean Energy, every corporation can play a part in the shift to a sustainable future for all.
Amazon Inks First PPA in Japan for 22 MW of Solar
Amazon will soon be powering more of its Amazon Web Services data centers with solar power through a PPA in Japan.
Hyundai Unveils Hydrogen Economy Transition Strategy
Hyundai Motor Group presented Sept. 7 its plans to popularize hydrogen use in transportation through hydrogen-based products and technologies by 2040.
Two NY Towns Launch Community Choice Solar Program
Residents of Brockport and Lima, N.Y., now have access to the country's first opt-out community choice solar program.
Delta, Chevron, Google Partner on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development
Chevron, Delta Airlines and Google announced Sept. 7 a new partnership with a goal to increase industry use of sustainable aviation fuel.
Univ. of Washington Joins Group Exploring Grid Decarbonization
The University of Washington is collaborating with the Electric Power Research Institute and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) on advancing research on national grid decarbonization.
Port Authority of NY & NJ Completes Solar Installation
The Port Authority of NY & NJ recently received a 573 kW solar energy installation that will provide clean energy to the Port Authority Trans-Hudson's (PATH) MacMillan Bloedel Building and Train Control Center.
Darling Ingredients Targets 5% Energy Intensity Cut
Darling Ingredients released Sept. 1 its newest ESG report with an update on its ongoing target to reduce its energy intensity by 5% from 2020 to 2025.
Granite Searches for Ways to Cut Operational Emissions
Granite released Sept. 1 its 2020 sustainability report with a focus on the processes it has implemented to reduce the impact of its construction materials production.
Weekend Reads: A Grant to Electrify US Airports; Amazon's EV Operation Goes Public
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 44: Bucknell's Renewable Energy Journey
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla speaks with Dr. Victor Udo, Bucknell University’s Director of Sustainability, who explains how the campus' 7-acre solar array project came about, how it fits in with their overall sustainability strategy, and what was needed to overcome the sometimes contentious process to gain local ordinance to proceed. This episode is a must-listen for other large power users, especially in higher education.
Amazon Invests in Brazil Reforestation
Amazon announced Sept. 2 an initiative to accelerate reforestation and regenerative agroforestry that is expected to remove up to 10 million tons of CO2 emissions through 2050.
Chevron Joins Renewable Fuel Development Project
Chevron announced Sept. 2 a new project to increase the development of renewable fuels and lower carbon intensity feedstocks.
Crown Point Selects Energy-as-a-Service for Efficiency Upgrades
Crown Point Health Suites will soon be undergoing a series of energy efficiency improvements to its nursing home with no upfront cost.
Clean Power Alliance Inks PPA for Solar-Plus-Storage
Clean Power Alliance announced Sept. 3 a 15-year PPA that will allow it to source energy from a 300 MW solar project paired with a 600 MWh battery energy storage project.
Two European Coca-Cola Sites are Now Carbon Neutral
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) announced Sept. 1 that two of its manufacturing sites have been certified as carbon neutral.
