Energy Management Articles
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 52: DER's Role in Your Total Energy Management Strategy
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla talks with Doug Sansom, Managing Director – Distributed Energy Resources at NRG Energy, at Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Distributed Energy Forum. They discuss the tools that customers need in order to take control of their total energy management strategy. Listen in for insightful energy management strategies.
Energy and Tech Leaders Invest in Fund for Advancing Net Zero Solutions
Energy Impact Partners LP announced Nov. 11 that it has closed on its sustainability fund with over $1 billion in capital commitments.
Aleph Farms Outlines Path to Net Zero Emissions by 2030
Aleph Farms announced its roadmap for reaching net-zero emissions in its operations by 2025 and the entire value chain by 2030 to fulfill commitments established in April 2020.
Purdue Invents Faster EV Charging System
Purdue University engineers invented a new, patent-pending charging station cable that would fully recharge certain electric vehicles in under five minutes or about the same amount of time it takes to fill up a gas tank.
GM Adds 500 EV Charging Stations to Massive Network Expansion
General Motors announced Nov. 9 that it is expanding its EV fast-charging network across the U.S.
Houston to Host Low-Carbon Hydrogen Accelerator
The City of Houston is launching alongside a team of institutional and energy partners a new accelerator program to advance low-carbon hydrogen production in the pursuit of its large-scale commercialization.
U.S. Bank to Achieve Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2050
U.S. Bank announced several commitments to address the impacts of climate change on its business, customers and communities, including reaching net zero GHG emissions by 2050 and sourcing 100% renewable electricity.
Newmont and Caterpillar to Achieve Zero Emissions Mining
Newmont Corporation, a gold mining company, announced a strategic alliance with Caterpillar Inc., a producer of mining equipment and technologies, to create an automated, zero carbon emitting, end-to-end mining system.
JPMorgan Inks Deal For RE to Power All UK Offices
JPMorgan Chase will soon power its UK offices with 100% renewable electricity in support of its commitment to maintaining carbon neutral operations.
Biogas: Another Part of the Sustainability Picture
Businesses with aggressive sustainability goals can aim for full 100 percent renewable status by considering different resources for powering their facilities, including an emerging resource: biogas. In this article, Constellation explains how biogas can significantly lower GHG emissions.
The Hartford to Invest $2.5 Billion in the Global Energy Transition
The Hartford announced Nov. 9 that it is committed to investing $2.5 billion over the next five years in technologies, companies and funds that advance the global energy transition.
Baker Hughes Invests in Tech to Lower GHG Emissions
Baker Hughes announced it will purchase a 20% stake in Ekona Power to help advance new project development and commercialization such as producing cleaner and lower cost turquoise hydrogen, manufacturing hydrogen with drastically lower carbon dioxide.
Southwest Airlines Signs Agreement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Southwest Airlines Co. announced a 15-year offtake agreement for 219 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to manufacture net-zero 1 fuel and lower CO2 emissions to use the lowest carbon intensity sustainable aviation fuel available.
Canada’s First Retrofitted Carbon Neutral School
Ameresco, Inc., a cleantech integrator specializing in eliminating the carbon emissions of buildings, energy efficiency and renewable energy, completed the commercial operation of its carbon reduction, energy savings, and smart grid project with John Paul II Catholic Secondary School in Canada.
Fifth Third Issues First $500 Million Green Bond
Fifth Third Bancorp settled the issuance of its first green bond for $500 million and will use the proceeds to fund green projects such as renewable energy and energy efficiency.
IT-Recycler Sims Plans Net-Zero Transition by 2050
Sims Limited announced Nov. 2 that it plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and become carbon neutral by 2042.
Colgate-Palmolive Issues First Sustainability Bond
Colgate-Palmolive Company announced that it has priced a EUR 500 million eight-year sustainability bond with an interest coupon of 0.300% per year. The proceeds of Colgate’s first sustainability bond will support the company's sustainability and social impact strategy.
LA to Complete Charging Infrastructure to Support EV Bus Fleet Transition
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation announced Nov. 5 that it will be installing 104 EV chargers paired with a solar and storage microgrid to support the transition of its bus fleet to electric models by 2028.
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Lowered GHG Emissions
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust reported it lowered GHG emission by 50% per square foot and achieved other environmental sustainability goals and investments in 2020.
Beyond the Meter - Episode 16: The State of Community Solar
In this episode of Beyond the Meter, host John Failla is joined by Terri Dalmer, Vice President of Solar Business Development at CleanChoice Energy, and Owen Grant, Business Development Manager at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. They discuss the broad impact community solar can have on businesses and diverse communities nationwide. You won’t want to miss the insights and reflections they have to share from their over 30 years of experience.
Mondelēz Identifies Pathway to a Net Zero Value Chain by 2050
Mondelēz International announced Nov. 1 that it is committed to reaching net-zero emissions across its full value chain by 2050, joining the Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the UN’s Race to Zero Campaign.
Mastercard Accelerates Net Zero Target by a Decade
Mastercard announced Nov. 1 that it has accelerated its net zero target to 2040, a decade ahead of its previous 2050 ambition.
Qualcomm Plans to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2040
Qualcomm announced its goal to reach net-zero global emissions for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2040. The chip manufacturer said it is also committed to the Science Based Targets initiative.
Ithaca, NY to Decarbonize Buildings
The City of Ithaca, New York voted to electrify and decarbonize its buildings as part of its plan to become carbon-neutral by 2030.
Weekend Reads: The Dawn of Carbon Capture; Biden's 2050 Net-Zero Strategy
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 51: Renewable Energy Innovations in Regulated Markets
This episode of Smart Energy Voices is produced in partnership with Evergy Energy Partners. Host John Failla is joined by Evergy’s Robert Day, Executive Director of Origination, and Grant Wilkerson, Director of New Business Development to discuss how Evergy is responding to the unique needs of large power users in both regulated and deregulated markets for renewable energy. Listen to learn more about their inside perspective.
DOE Launches Net Zero World Initiative for Global Collaboration
The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a new partnership between countries focused on implementing climate commitments and accelerating the transition to net-zero energy systems.
Chipotle Releases Science-Based Targets for 2030
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced Nov. 4 that it is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels.
Grupo Bimbo Sets 2050 Net-Zero Value Chain Target
Grupo Bimbo announced Nov. 3 its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
McDonald’s Commits $5 Million to Reduce GHG In Farming Collaboration
McDonald’s USA has partnered with AgMission, a global collaboration to reduce GHG emissions in agriculture, to develop and implement climate-smart farming solutions with a $5 million commitment over the next five years.
