Energy Management Articles
Massachusetts Transit Adds Battery Electric Trains
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board of Directors approved a $54 million plan to bring battery-electric train service to the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line.
Alcoa Boosts RE Use to 87%
Alcoa Corporation announced 87% of electricity that is powering its smelters came from renewable sources.
United Airlines Deploys SAF at O’Hare Airport
United Airlines announced it will use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) through the end of 2024.
Weekend Reads: Airlines Falling Short on SAF; What Are Underwater Power Grids?
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Webinar Replay - Better Bill Data: Using Technology to Streamline Utility Bill Management
Get ready for a dynamic discussion about navigating the complexities of utility bill data! Tune in as an expert panel of energy and utility professionals delve into the power of technology for better bill management, energy cost savings, and more sustainable operations. Learn strategies and real-world applications that have revolutionized data processes, offering efficiency and accuracy like never before. Don’t miss hearing from an expert panel about how they’ve leveraged technology and best practices to turn their utility bill management into a seamless, cost-effective operation.
TreeHouse Foods Lowers Emissions by 4.4%
TreeHouse Foods, a snacking and beverage manufacturer, lowered its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 4.4%.
Coupa's Emissions Targets Approved by SBTi
Coupa's goals for lowering its environmental impact by pursuing climate targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) this month.
Flint Hills Resources Adds Solar for Refinery Operations
Refinery company Flint Hills Resources announced it will be building a second company-owned solar installation to help power its U.S. refinery operations.
Allegion’s Emissions Drop 30%
Allegion plc, a global security products and solutions provider, decreased its GHG intensity in Scopes 1 and 2 by 30% compared to a 2020 baseline.
JetBlue Deploys SAF for NY Travel
JetBlue announced a new commercial agreement to bring the first regular supply of blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport as early as the fourth quarter of 2024.
Tronox Ramps Up RE Projects
Tronox Holdings plc, an integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment, announced it commissioned a 200-MW solar project in South Africa that will provide an estimated 40% of the company's total energy needs in the region.
ITD Industries Launches Commercial Hydrogen Refueling Station
ITD Industries announced the opening of the first commercial hydrogen refueling station for the heavy-duty transportation sector in Ontario, Canada.
Air New Zealand Retracts 2030 Emissions Goal
Air New Zealand announced the airline is retracting its 2030 science-based carbon intensity reduction target and will withdraw from the Science Based Targets initiative.
Data & Analytics: Connecting Energy Usage to Your Business Goals
You can only proactively manage utility costs, understand trends, and develop strategies to optimize spend once you take control of your most significant asset: your energy consumption data. This article from Constellation explains how utility bill management platforms will allow companies to identify areas of high energy use and take steps to streamline and reduce operating costs in those areas.
Lear Meets 100% RE in Europe, UK
Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology manufacturer, sourced 100% of electricity from renewable sources for all of its facilities in Germany, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Intermountain Health Adds 40-MW Solar Farm
Intermountain Health announced the opening of the Castle Solar Farm in Huntington, Utah that will provide power for several of the system's hospitals, clinics and other facilities.
Elanco Animal Health Boosts RE by 12%
Elanco Animal Health announced that it is sourcing 12% of its electricity from renewable sources, advancing the company toward its 2030 goal of 100% use.
Meta Unveils Arizona Solar Park
Social media company Meta unveiled the 200-megawatt Brittlebush Solar Park located near the town of Coolidge, Arizona.
Sabra Health Care REIT Expands Data Collection
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. announced the company expanded its utility data collection to 100% of its managed portfolio (Scopes 1 and 2), including year-over-year impacts from E-Initiative and GHG emissions verification.
International Airlines Group Buys SAF
International Airlines Group (IAG) reached an agreement for the purchase and supply during the next six months of more than 28,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Microsoft Purchases Carbon Removals
Microsoft entered into an agreement to purchase over 80,000 metric tons of carbon removals from Western Rivers Conservancy's Blue Creek Improved Forest Management Project located in Northern California.
Crown Holdings on Track for Scope 3 Goals
Crown Holdings, Inc., a global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, announced it is on track to meet its Scope 3 emissions reduction goal ahead of its 2030 deadline.
Joby Conducts Hydrogen-Powered Flight
Joby Aviation, Inc. announced the successful flight of its hydrogen-electric air taxi. The plane flew 523 miles with water as the only by-product in its demonstration flight.
Case Study: Reshaping City of Boulder's Built Environment
The City of Boulder, CO is a recognized leader in climate action and transparency, including a Climate Action Plan that aims for an 80% reduction in emissions from city buildings by 2030. In this case study from Ameresco, learn how Boulder created a Facilities Master Plan to improve building performance in terms of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and financial stewardship.
Sonoco Adds Off-grid EV Charging
Sonoco, a global manufacturer of consumer, industrial, health care and protective packaging, added an off-grid solar electric vehicle charging station.
South Pasadena Police Department Switches to EVs
The South Pasadena Police Department completely replaced its gasoline-powered vehicles with electric vehicles.
San Bernardino County Conducts Final Test for Zero Emission Train
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) in California added the next generation of clean passenger rail vehicles.
Weekend Reads: Sustainability at the Olympics; Solving the Interconnection Backlog
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 106 - Heard at REF: PIVOT! How to Keep Advancing Your Strategy When Everything Changes
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Sarah Johnston, Managing Director of Marketing and Carbon Differentiated Strategy at Calpine, discusses corporate sustainability targets and the challenges of achieving them, particularly among the recent changes in SEC and SBTi guidelines. This was the opening keynote at SED’s recent Renewable Energy Forum.
TravelCenters of America Building Public Truck Charging Station
TravelCenters of America (TA) has broken ground on one of the country’s first publicly accessible medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) truck charging stations at its TA Ontario, California travel center.
