Energy Management Articles
University of Arkansas System to Deploy 18 Solar Projects
The University of Arkansas (UA) System will help build 18 solar projects in 13 utility service territories for the entire university system.
EPA Allocates $965M for Clean School Buses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the latest round of funding from the Clean School Bus Rebate Program with up to $965 million available to school districts.
Meta Partners for Production of Low-Carbon Concrete
Meta announced a collaboration to accelerate the adoption of a low-carbon concrete technology and significantly lower emissions in the hard-to-abate concrete industry.
Stagecoach Group Adds 715 EVs
Stagecoach, a UK bus and coach operator, is investing across its operations as part of its journey to decarbonization by acquiring new electric vehicles (EVs) along with significant depot and infrastructure upgrades across the country.
Tate & Lyle Deploys 100% RE
Tate & Lyle PLC, a global ingredient solutions manufacturer, announces a major acceleration in its climate action with the signing of a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) in North America for renewable electricity and renewable energy credits.
Los Angeles Light Rail Receives Federal Grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) signed an $893.3 million grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) to support the construction of a light rail line along Van Nuys Boulevard in the East San Fernando Valley.
Matson Plans to Add LNG-Run Ships
Matson, Inc. announced the start of construction on the first of three new "Aloha Class" containerships designed for its Hawaii and China-Long Beach Express (CLX) services.
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Lowers Emissions
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust announced a 38% reduction in GHG emissions intensity per square foot, a 24% decrease in energy intensity per square foot and a 67% decline in waste intensity per occupied room.
J.B. Hunt Adds Fuel Cell EVs
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. , a supply chain solutions provider in North America, announced that it has added 20 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to expand sustainability solutions for customers with freight needs along the West Coast.
Microsoft Signs MOU for Environmental Attributes of Low-Carbon Cement
Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the purchase of environmental attribute certificates (EACs) to accelerate the production of low-carbon cement.
2024 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report
The 2024 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report from the U.S. Department of Energy highlights the achievements of DOE’s Better Buildings public and private sector partners as they decarbonize and increase the energy efficiency of the nation’s buildings, manufacturing plants, and homes.
Advancion Expands Emissions Data Collection
Advancion Corporation, a supplier of life science buffers and other proprietary ingredients, announced the expansion of its Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions data to include the Sterlington and Ibbenbüren manufacturing facilities, the Buffalo Grove Corporate Office and R&D Center, and the Expression Systems manufacturing and research site in Davis, California.
Smithfield Foods Adopts New GHG Reporting
Packaged meats and fresh pork products producer Smithfield Foods established a new GHG reporting framework based on significant changes to the company's operational footprint, improved data collection and reporting capabilities, and changes to the company's GHG calculation methodology.
Weekend Reads: Researchers Examine EV Charging Resiliency; Nuclear Power's Resurrection
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
LA Metro Transitions to Zero Emission Buses
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority began working on its goal to transition its bus fleet to zero emission buses (ZEB).
Mountain Regional Water Special Service District Adds Solar
The Mountain Regional Water Special Service District in Utah added a floating solar project located on a holding pond at the Signal Hill Water Treatment Plant.
Kyndryl’s Goals Receive SBTi Validation
IT infrastructure services provider Kyndryl announced its goals were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 110 - Heard at REF: Beyond ESG — Making Renewable Energy a Business Priority
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Charles Benisch, Director of Renewable Advisory at ENGIE Impact, covers how to move from admirable renewable energy goals to actionable strategies that align with executive priorities, as well as the rising risks of climate-related lawsuits, the impact of skyrocketing energy costs, and the looming pressure on supply chains. For organizations committed to sustainability, he outlines how innovative solutions like community solar programs and tax credit transfers can be leveraged to create budget-free paths to achieving green goals while still benefiting the bottom line.
Vallarta Supermarkets Builds On-Site Microgrid
Vallarta Supermarkets has entered into a contract for the construction of an on-site renewable energy microgrid.
Delta Air Lines Deploys SAF in Minnesota
The Minnesota SAF Hub announced that the first 7,000-gallon shipment of blended SAF made from Minnesota/North Dakota-grown winter camelina arrived at the Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) International Airport fueling facility.
Amcor's Targets Validated by SBTi
Amcor, a global company that develops and produces responsible packaging solutions, announced that its long-term carbon reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Kalamazoo Signs Wind, Solar PPA
Kalamazoo’s city-owned buildings will operate on power that is generated from wind and solar power in the future.
U. S. Steel Receives Sustainability Certification
United States Steel Corporation announced it is the first steel company globally to qualify to sell its products as ResponsibleSteel Certified Steel.
Meijer Reaches Carbon Emissions Goal Early
Grocery store Meijer announced the company surpassed its 2025 sustainability goal of cutting carbon emissions by 50% one year ahead of schedule.
DHL Group to Deploy More SAF, Decarbonize Customer Supply Chains
DHL Group, a logistics company, introduced its strategic framework for the second half of the decade for additional decarbonization plans.
Microsoft Signs Carbon Removal Agreement
Software company Microsoft signed an agreement to receive 25,000 tons of permanent carbon dioxide removal.
Five Ways Amazon is Helping Modernize the U.S. Power Grid
U.S. power grids are undergoing a massive transformation driven by an evolving energy landscape. In this column, learn how Amazon is taking tangible steps to support the modernization of this complex system, from accelerating energy innovation to advocating for grid modernization reform.
Flagstar Bank’s Emissions Drop 34%
Flagstar Bank, N.A., the bank subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp, announced it reduced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 34% in 2023.
SINBON Boosts Solar, Decreases Emissions
SINBON, a Taiwan-based electronic interconnect design and integration service provider, launched several new solar power installations with a total capacity of 3 megawatts (MW), bringing its total self-generated renewable energy usage to 2,044,800 kW.
Chesapeake Utilities Lowers Emissions 25%
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation announced that in 2023 the company marked a 25% reduction in reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2019 with a 10% year-over-year reduction.
