Energy Management Articles
Ecolab Signs Finland Wind Farm VPPA
Ecolab Inc., a water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services company, announced the signing of a VPPA that will support the construction and operation of a five-turbine wind farm on the west coast of Finland.
Bank of America Deployed $250B Sustainable Finance Capital
Bank of America announced that it mobilized and deployed approximately $250 billion in sustainable finance activity for 2021, an all-time high and a significant increase over 2020 levels.
Tele2 Meets Emission Goals Ahead of Schedule
Tele2 AB announced it already met its objective of a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in advance of the original target deadline in 2025 and based on Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) approved targets.
Maersk Adds Electric Trucks in California
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) announced the order for 110 additional Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks, increasing its total commitment to 126 trucks.
SDG&E Adds Second San Diego Energy Storage Facility
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced the completion of a second energy storage project in the City of San Diego.
Zurich Insurance Sets 2030 Goals
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is bringing forward by 20 years its target to achieve net zero emissions in its operations and now aims to reach the goal by 2030.
Ford Motor Company: Dearborn Campus Uses Digital Twin Tool for Energy Plant Management
At Ford’s Dearborn Research and Engineering Campus Central Energy Plant (CEP), the digital twin helps operators and engineers manage energy and operational risks by monitoring the CEP’s energy systems, including the combined heat and power (CHP) system, heat recovery chillers, electric centrifugal chillers, thermal energy storage, and other equipment. This column from the Department of Energy's Better Buildings explores how the design and construction of the CEP ensure that campus building upgrades followed specific sustainability principles.
CIBC Sets 2030 Goals
CIBC announced targets to significantly reduce the carbon intensity of its financed emissions in the oil and gas sector by 2030.
NXP Semiconductors Sets 2035 Goals
NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced its future goals, which include achieving carbon neutrality by 2035.
LAX Adds Commercial EV Charging
Los Angeles International Airport premiered a new commercial EV charging installation that supports medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle fleets.
Weekend Reads: Europe's Path Through the Energy Crisis; G-20 Climate Action at Home Misses the Mark
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
SEC Takes Historic Step Forward on Climate Transparency
In a major step forward for transparency, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed on March 21 that public companies be required to publish their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this column, Cliff Majersik, IMT's Senior Advisor, Policy and Programs, outlines the real estate implications of this proposed rule on climate risk disclosure
PepsiCo Collaborates to Increase Renewable Electricity Adoption
PepsiCo announces the creation of pep+ REnew, a collaboration to increase value chain partner access to renewable electricity as part of the company's goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.
Marsh McLennan Sets 2050 Goals
Marsh McLennan announced its commitment to set and execute low carbon transition strategies that chart a path to net zero across its operations by 2050.
DOE Gives Energy-Saving Rules for Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced new building energy code requirements for federal buildings that will ensure that the federal government leads by example in energy efficiency.
Comcast Signs Solar Agreement
Comcast announced an agreement to purchase 250 MW of solar electricity that will power approximately 12% of its U.S. operations and the majority of its Mid-Atlantic operations with renewable energy.
Modesto City Schools Add Zero Emission Buses
Modesto City Schools in California purchased 30 zero-emission school buses to rapidly convert nearly 50% of its diesel-powered bus fleet to clean energy to reduce GHG gas emissions.
British Airways Powers Flights With SAF
British Airways received its first batch of sustainable aviation fuel produced by Phillips 66 Limited, making it the first airline in the world to start using SAF produced on a commercial scale in the UK.
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Add Solar
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) is using solar to generate power to its campuses with the completion of the second of nine offsite solar systems.
Apple’s Green Bond Creates Clean Power
Apple’s newly completed renewable projects, which are part of the company’s planned $4.7 billion Green Bond spend, have brought clean energy to local communities while reducing carbon emissions.
Sustainability @ Bucknell Update
In its latest Sustainability Update, Bucknell University's Office of Sustainability reports on recent progress, including exceeding three targets of its Climate Action Plan, an update on Campus-wide sustainability projects, and a Carbon Footprint Inventory Assessment Update.
A.P. Moller-Maersk Electrifies Heavy-Duty Road Freight
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) partnered with Einride, a Swedish freight technology company, who will provide its freight mobility platform to Maersk. The solution includes 300 Einride connected electric trucks.
Europcar Mobility Group Sets 2030 Goals
The Europcar Mobility Group announced it commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
Washington State’s New Bill of EVs by 2030
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a bill setting a date of 2030 for all new cars registered in the state to be electric.
BASF Updates Targets, Begins Reduction of Product Emissions
BASF has reaffirmed its climate targets one year after the initial announcement of its plans to reduce GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 compared with 2018. The chemical company is also maintaining its goal of net zero emissions globally by 2050.
Inteva Products Sets 2035 Goal
Inteva Products, an automotive supplier of engineered components and systems, is committing to achieving carbon neutrality for operationally controlled emissions by 2035.
Chevron Collaborates on Carbon Offsets Project
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., through its Chevron New Energies division, and Restore the Earth Foundation, Inc. announced an agreement for a reforestation project for up to 8,800 acres of property in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.
Meta Selects Missouri For New Sustainable Data Center
Meta, formerly Facebook, is building its newest hyperscale data center in Kansas City, Missouri The nearly 1 million-square-foot facility, located in the Golden Plains Technology Park, will be supported by 100% renewable energy.
City of Bristol Sets 2030 Goals
The Bristol City Leap project, a 20-year plan to decarbonize the city, will work through a public and private partnership structure to provide services including energy efficiency upgrades, wind and solar services and project financing.
