Energy Management Articles
NYPA Launches Study on Long-Term Climate Change Impact
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is launching a study of the long-term effects of climate change and extreme weather on its power generation and transmission operations.
Deloitte to Offer Employees Educational Program on Climate Change
Deloitte announced Aug. 4 a new educational program offered to its 330,000 about the impacts of climate change and actions that can be taken.
Tampa City Council Passes Resolution for 100% RE by 2035
The City Council of Tampa, Fla., passed a resolution Aug. 5 calling for municipal operations to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2035.
DHL Signs On for World's First All-Electric Cargo Plane
DHL Express announced Aug. 3 that it will be purchasing 12 of the world’s first fully electric aircraft models to add to its e-cargo fleet.
Mattel Targets 50% Emissions Cut by 2030
Mattel announced Aug. 5 a new target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline.
X, the Moonshot Factory and AES Pair Up on Grid Virtualization
The AES Corporation announced Aug. 3 that it will be collaborating with X, the moonshot factory to develop technology that will help accelerate the clean energy transition.
President Biden to Launch Ambitious National EV Target
President Biden released Aug. 5 his plan to transition 50% of car and trucks sales in the U.S. to electric vehicles by 2030.
Walmart Subscribes to NY Community Solar Projects
Walmart announced Aug. 3 that it entered into an agreement to support 129 MW of community solar projects, representing one of the largest deals of its kind.
ICL Releases 2050 Carbon Neutrality Plan
ICL announced Aug. 2 in a newly released corporate responsibility report its intention to be carbon neutral by 2050.
Purdue Univ. and Indiana DOT Launch Wireless Highway EV Charging Research
Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Transportation are partnering on the development of wireless technology to allow for charging electric vehicles while driving on the highway using magnetizable concrete.
Mars to Power 2,000 US Vet Hospitals with Illinois Wind
Mars announced Aug. 4 a new PPA that will cover 100% of the electricity needs for the 2,000 U.S. veterinary hospitals within its Mars Veterinary Health network with renewable energy.
Renewable Energy Investments Up in First Half of 2021
New investments in renewable energy projects grew to $174 billion in the first half of 2021, representing the highest total ever recorded for the first half of any year.
Albright College Begins LED Retrofit
Albright College recently announced a new partnership that will allow it to implement a variety of energy conservation projects across its campus, including an LED lighting retrofit.
CEMEX Joins Carbon Neutrality Coalitions
CEMEX announced Aug. 2 that it has joined the Business Ambition for 1.5°C commitment and The Race to Zero Campaign to support its carbon neutrality ambitions.
Vantage Data Centers Targets Net Zero Emissions
Vantage Data Centers announced Aug. 2 that it will achieve net-zero emissions in its data centers globally by 2030.
Merck, HP and Microsoft to Lead In-Person Renewable Energy Forum
Smart Energy Decisions announces the SED community will be back in person for the Renewable Energy Forum/Winter Edition, December 6-8,2021 at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa in Huntington Beach, California. The 8th edition of the renowned RE Forum will address the unique needs of large power users under the theme, “Collaborating for a Net Zero Future.”
San Diego Coalition Launches EV Adoption Strategy
A coalition of San Diego public, private and nonprofit organizations launched the Accelerate to Zero Emissions (A2Z) initiative dedicated to transitioning to zero-emission vehicles to eliminate the carbon footprint of the transportation sector.
Canadian Pacific Railway Target Emissions from Operations and Trains
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited announced July 26 its commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from non-locomotive operations by at least 27% by 2030 as part of its first comprehensive climate strategy.
Bain & Company Release Five-Year Emissions Plan
Bain & Company announced July 29 plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions 30% over the next five years.
Weekend Reads: The Real Carbon Footprint of Electric Vehicles; Seattle's Tech Taco Truck
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Decarbonizing New York’s Inefficient Buildings
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted every aspect of business and civic life in New York City, but it also offered a strange litmus test of building efficiency: what happens to energy use when offices are empty? This column from Audi Banny, Associate Director, Private Sector Engagement at IMT, explores the inefficiencies uncovered and how IMT partnered with leading New York organizations to dig deeper and find solutions.
Clemson University Joins DOE-Funded Autonomous EV Project
Clemson University is receiving its first autonomous vehicle system through a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Northwell Health To Save $560K After Steam System Upgrades
Northwell Health saw a 2,712 metric ton drop in CO2 emissions following steam system energy efficiency improvements at 17 of its hospitals in the NYC area.
New Jersey Launches Solar Incentive Program
New Jersey hopes to double its solar capacity by 2026 under a new program approved July 28.
Los Angeles Gets Five New EV Models for its School Bus Fleet
Student Transportation of America added five new electric buses to its Los Angeles fleet under a new program testing the expansion of battery-power buses into city, suburban and rural communities.
Amazon Inks PPA Through Collaboration with TotalEnergies
Amazon announced July 29 a new partnership with TotalEnergies that will help Amazon with its 100% renewable energy goal and help TotalEnergies accelerate its digital transformation.
LaGuardia's New Terminal Receives LEED v4 Gold Award
LaGuardia Airport's new Terminal B was awarded LEED v4 Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, a first for any airline terminal in the world under more stringent requirements.
Columbia Sportswear Cut Emissions 12%, Aims for New Target
Columbia Sportswear Company announced July 28 that it is targeting a 30% reduction in manufacturing emissions by 2030.
Ceres Launches Call on Highest-Emitting Companies in Agriculture to Limit Emissions
Ceres announced July 29 a new initiative to engage 50 of the highest-emitting food and agriculture companies in North America in reducing their emissions to support the transition to a net-zero industry.
Becoming fluent in electric vehicle charging
While most of the 250 million registered vehicle owners have a mental framework based on the fossil refueling experience, nearly 2 million EV owners have learned a new language. In this column, Danita Park, Director, Commercial Development at NRG Energy, explains why becoming fluent in electric vehicle charging is not unlike learning a new way to speak and think.
