Energy Management Articles
Electrolux Updates 2025 Emission Goals
Electrolux reduced its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 78% at the end of 2021, compared to 2015, according to a report outlining the company's progress on its sustainability targets.
Cincinnati Plans 100% Electrified Fleet by 2035
Cincinnati is implementing a new city policy that calls for purchasing only electric vehicles, when available, with the goal of having a 100% electrified fleet by 2035.
Massport Sets 2031 Goal
The Massachusetts Port Authority unveiled a new agenda to reduce carbon emissions across all facilities and become net zero by 2031.
bp to Invest in UK EV Charging Infrastructure
bp announced plans to invest £1 billion in electric vehicle charging in the UK through bp pulse, bp’s EV charging business.
Meta Breaks Ground for 100% Renewable Energy in TN
The Tennessee Valley Authority, Meta (formerly the Facebook company), Jackson Energy Authority (JEA) and Silicon Ranch broke ground on a new 70-megawatt solar facility in Madison County, Tennessee.
Weekend Reads: The Barrier to Texas's Renewables Transition; Rebranding Bitcoin as Eco-Friendly
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Foot Locker Sets 2050 Goal
Foot Locker, Inc. a New York-based specialty athletic retailer, announced its ambition to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050 or sooner.
Campbell Soup Sets 2030 Goals
Campbell Soup Company announced new science-based targets to reduce GHG emissions as part of its overall environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy outlined in its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 61: The Next Chapter: Reflections from an Industry Leader
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Mary Curtiss. As she transitions from her role as HP's Global Energy Head of Energy and Sustainability to a new role at the company, Mary reflects on key lessons learned during her tenure in the field. Listen in to hear more about Mary’s amazing career and her work at HP.
Antelope Valley Transit Authority Adds Electric Buses
Antelope Valley Transit Authority (ATVA) now has a 100% zero emission fleet with the addition of 24 MCI Coaches.
Saint-Gobain Installs Tech to Lower Emissions
Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Canada Inc., will invest CAD $4 million to install heat recovery technology at its gypsum wallboard plant in Vancouver, reducing the plant’s carbon dioxide emissions by 10% and improving the energy efficiency of the facility.
ING Increases Financing of Renewable Energy
ING announced it will increase new financing of renewable energy by 50% by year-end 2025, and no longer provide dedicated financing to new oil and gas fields.
Bimbo Bakeries to Use Solar Microgrids
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. announced plans to use solar microgrids to power six of its bakeries in California.
Loblaw Sets 2040 Goals
Loblaw Companies Limited (“Loblaw”) announced its plan to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2040 as part of several environmental commitments.
Stellantis Invests in Lithium-Ion Battery Plant
Stellantis N.V. and LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced they have executed definitive agreements to establish the first large-scale, domestic, EV battery manufacturing facility in Canada.
Navigating the Electric Charging Infrastructure Landscape for EV Fleets
The electrification of large-scale fleets is an important solution to reduce carbon emissions, as on-road transportation is the largest single contributor to GHG emissions. In this column from Vic Shao, CEO of Amply Power, explains how Innovative and economical EV solutions can help accelerate the transition to fleet electrification.
Illinois Community Solar Launched
Gar Creek, a community solar project in Kankakee County, Illinois, was launched by ComEd.
Electrolux To Lower Sea Transport Emissions in 2022
Electrolux will reduce its sea transport GHG emissions by 15% in 2022 by using more sustainable fuels for 25% of its total sea freight.
Ryanair Sets 2050 Goals
Ryanair announced its decarbonization strategy of achieving net carbon zero by 2050. The airline will reach the goal through these steps:
California Energy Commission Supports Rideshare Electrification
The California Energy Commission (CEC) gave two Charging Access for Reliable On-Demand Transportation Services (CARTS) grants to EVgo Inc. to support its partnership with Uber.
DHL Express Signs Two SAF Deals with bp and Neste
New strategic collaborations with bp and Neste to provide more than 800 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to DHL Express within the next five years.
SEC Proposes Scope 1, 2 and 3 Disclosures for Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed a set of rule changes that would require public companies to include climate-related disclosures in their registration statements and periodic reports.
Ventas Sets 2040 Goals
Ventas, Inc. announced its commitment to achieving net zero operational carbon emissions by 2040.
EY Collaborates with Carbon13 on Start-ups Reducing Emissions
EY announced it has invested in Carbon13, a venture building program that supports entrepreneurs in creating new businesses that focus on the reduction of CO2e emissions.
Google Tracking Energy Use with Certificates
Google announced it has made significant progress in developing its Time-based Energy Attribute Certificates (T-EACs) to track hour-by-hour energy use, such as expanding the use of hourly certificates within and outside of Google.
Go Behind the Scenes at Target’s First Net Zero Energy Store — Our Most Sustainable Facility Yet
When you stand at the entrance of Target's Vista, California, store, it looks like any other Target store. But underneath that iconic Target exterior is a complex system of electrical, plumbing, solar and more that makes it one of a kind — and our most sustainable store yet. This column from Target goes behind the scenes with the team that brought it all to life.
Neiman Marcus Sets 2025 Goals
The Neiman Marcus Group announced plans to lower its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 and to procure 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Apex Group Offsets Lifetime Carbon Emissions
Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, announced that it has offset its entire lifetime of carbon emissions.
Delta Signs MOU with Airbus on Hydrogen Aircraft
Delta has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to become the first U.S.-based airline to collaborate with Airbus on the research and development of hydrogen-powered aircraft and the ecosystem required to make the transition.
Weekend Reads: The Payoff of Kauai's Renewables Transition; How States Can Prepare for the EV Boom
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