Energy Management Articles
Leveraging New Technologies to Modernize Infrastructure and Improve Energy Efficiency in America's Cities
The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) has released a new report showing how cities are using energy technologies and infrastructure upgrades to advance local energy and climate goals, helping the U.S. make further progress in addressing its growing energy and climate challenges.
TransUnion Sets Goal to Reach Net Zero by 2025
TransUnion announced its new climate pledge to reach net zero on Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2025 and 30% reductions on leased real estate Scope 3 emissions by 2030.
General Motors, Colgate-Palmolive Lead EPA’s EnergyStar Challenge For Industry
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency celebrates the 580 manufacturing plants that achieved the energy savings goals set out by EPA 10 years ago to drive energy efficiency and GHG emissions reductions.
Boise, Idaho Plans to Increase Geothermal Heating
City officials in Boise, Idaho said they want to increase geothermal heating by 40% to become carbon neutral by 2050.
Cargill Signs its Largest Global Physical PPA
Cargill announced a 10-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) in the Netherlands, representing the company’s largest physical renewable power purchase signed globally and their first signed in Europe
BASF Improves on Implementing CO2 Reduction Targets
BASF is accelerating its extensive cross-company activities to reduce its CO2 emissions by 25% by 2030 compared with 2018 and become climate neutral by 2050. The company also signed a 25-year PPA for renewable energy in ENGIE.
Nestlé Australia Signs PPA
Food and beverage manufacturer Nestlé Australia entered into a PPA to switch to 100% renewable electricity, The deal will allow the company to source clean electricity from CWP Renewables’ Sapphire and Crudine Ridge wind farms in NSW.
J&J Signs PPA to Accelerate Goal of 100% RE
Johnson & Johnson announced a new PPA in the U.S. that will allow the company to source the equivalent of 100% of its electricity in the U.S. and Canada from wind and solar power by 2023.
bp Plans Green Hydrogen Project in England
bp confirmed it is planning a new large-scale green hydrogen production facility in the North East of England that could deliver up to 500Mwe (megawatt electrical input) of hydrogen production by 2030.
Supplier Spotlight - Ameresco: Energizing Our Net Zero Future
Explore how Ameresco is energizing a net zero future in Smart Energy Decisions' inaugural Supplier Spotlight. Ameresco, Inc. is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. For over twenty years, the solution provider has been driven by the shared vision to energize a sustainable world. Whether focused on modernizing infrastructure, meeting net zero goals, reducing costs, or creating energy security and resiliency, the firm’s customers benefit from a single provider of energy solutions.
Bruichladdich Distillery to Decarbonize Distillation
Bruichladdich Distillery in Scotland announced a significant step forward in its ambition to decarbonize their distillation process by 2025 by using hydrogen combustion technology.
Nissan Sets 2030 Goal To Build More EVs
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled Nissan Ambition 2030, the company's new long-term vision for increasing its sustainability by building more electrified vehicles.
Splunk Commits to Net Zero by 2050
Splunk, Inc., a data platform provider, announced its plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and a commitment to set several shorter-term five, 10 and 15 year science-based targets by the end of fiscal year 2023.
Weekend Reads: COP26 is over - now what? Infrastructure bill bets on green tech
It's the long holiday weekend! Kick back and relax with these must-read articles from around the web.
Apple Tests DHL Express’ First Hydrogen Truck
DHL Express, a German international express service provider, is the first within Deutsche Post DHL Group to test hydrogen-fueled trucks for long distances with Apple as the first customer.
Texas Army Base Aims for Resiliency with Microgrid
A microgrid located at Fort Hood’s Robert Gray Army Airfield in Texas demonstrated it was able to operate independently from the utility grid.
Maryland to Add Nine Community Solar Projects
Nine community solar projects are planned as part of Maryland’s Community Solar Pilot Program, which will enable residents to save up to 10% on their utility bills based on electricity generated by the projects.
Meta and McDonald’s PPAs Facilitate Illinois Wind Farm
Fully contracted PPAs with Meta, formerly Facebook, and McDonald’s Corporation have allowed Ørsted to acquire Lincoln Land Wind, a 302 MW onshore wind farm in Morgan County, Illinois.
Sysco to Reduce Emissions by 2030
Sysco Corporation, a Houston-based foodservice distribution company, announced it has set a climate goal to reduce emissions across its global operations and the company’s entire value chain by 2030.
Microsoft To Use Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Data Centers
Microsoft’s data centers will receive backup power in a new three-year project through a collaboration with Caterpillar Inc. and Ballard Power Systems.
Kauai Launches Two Clean Energy Projects
Kauai is improving its energy efficiency with two energy projects on the Hawaiian island.
NOAA Ships Reduce Emissions
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has two new ships that will use technology provided by Siemens Energy to enable additional emissions and fuel savings.
Comfort Inn to Offer Carbon Offset Program
Comfort Inn by the Bay San Francisco partnered with Tradewater to offer guests a voluntary carbon offset program.
Bunge to Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions by 25%
Bunge announced science-based targets, highlighting its commitment to reduce GHG emissions within the company’s operations and throughout its supply chains.
Maersk Issues First Green Bond to Fund Green Methanol Vessels
A.P. Moller – Maersk issued a €500 million green bond to fund the construction of its first feeder vessel and the series of eight large ocean-going container vessels which will be capable of operating on carbon neutral methanol.
Decarbonizing HVAC and Water Heating in Commercial Buildings
Electrification of building loads presents a significant opportunity to reduce site-level GHG emissions, especially when combined with renewable and zero-carbon electricity resources. This report from Better Buildings focuses on electrification and decarbonization of space heating and water heating loads using electric heat pump systems.
Weekend Reads: Ranking US Cities By EV Charging; The Problem With Fashion's Climate Goals
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Baker Hughes and Shell Collaborate to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Energy technology company Baker Hughes and Shell Global Solutions BV signed a strategic collaboration agreement to help each other achieve their respective commitments for net-zero carbon emissions.
ConEd to Reach Net Zero by 2040
Con Edison, Inc., a New York utility provider, established a goal to reach net zero carbon emissions from its facilities and operations by 2040.
Smart Energy Voices -Episode 53: Industrial Decarbonization Strategies at General Mills
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla talks with Daren Kaiser, Global Energy Strategy Leader - General Mills, at the recent Distributed Energy Forum. They discuss the unique challenges related to General Mills’ ambitious decarbonization goals and the tactics Daren is employing to deliver against its sustainability commitments, such as energy optimization and CHP solutions. Listen in to hear more about industrial decarbonization strategies.
