Energy Management Articles
UMass Medical School Installs Geothermal System
UMass Medical School announced on July 9 that it is installing a geothermal heating and cooling system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at its Worcester campus.
Reno Tracks Carbon Emissions in Real Time
The City of Reno is teaming up with Washoe County and The State of Nevada to enable real-time energy and emissions tracking.
Bougie Bakes Launces Carbon Neutral Delivery
Los Angeles-based Bougie Bakes, a maker and distributor of healthy snack alternatives, announced the use of a carbon offset algorithm as well as completely sustainable packaging for its e-commerce orders.
Weekend reads: Is the grid ready for climate change?; Electric isn't easy
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Are you ready to make full use of your facility’s flexible resources for demand response?
Demand response is an energy solution well-suited for many businesses. Getting paid to reduce energy consumption at key times makes for a compelling offer. Read this column from NRG Energy to find out how the story can be even better thanks to emerging technologies that make DR easier and more rewarding than ever.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 41: More Than Just Solar: The Evolving Clean Energy Needs of Large Power Users
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, produced in partnership with EDF Renewables, host John Failla is joined by Raphael Declercq, Executive Vice President, Distributed Solutions & Strategy at EDF Renewables North America. Raphael has been working with EDF for 12 years, with a background in consulting and banking. Since mid-2010, his role has been to build an offering for C&I customers and other entities looking for distributed solutions. Listen as they discuss the changing needs of large electric power users and how EDF is evolving in response to those needs.
San Diego Community Power Signs PPA for Solar and Storage
On July 8, San Diego Community Power (SDCP), the not-for-profit community choice energy program serving five cities in the San Diego region, announced that it has signed a 20-year PPA agreement to purchase power for 20 years from the Jacumba Valley Ranch (JVR) Energy Park being developed by BayWa r.e. near Jacumba Hot Springs in San Diego County.
Central New Mexico Community College Completes Solar Installation
Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) announced on July 6 that it has completed a 1.3-megawatt solar farm at its Westside Campus.
Arlington County Implements Innovative Sustainability Financing
Arlington County announced on July 6 that it is implementing an innovative financing deal using private sector funding to enhance businesses’ sustainability efforts.
SITE Centers Releases 2020 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report
SITE Centers Corp., which owns suburban open-air shopping centers in affluent communities, has released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report to share progress on a variety of sustainability metrics.
Dallas Health Food Market Installs Solar
Long-time Dallas area business Ann's Health Food Center & Market has installed solar to power its Waxahachie location.
Performance Food Group to Develop Community Solar Project
Virginia-based foodservice distributor Performance Food Group Company (PFG) announced on July 7 that it plans to employ community solar to reach its goal of procuring 10% of its consumed power from renewable energy by 2030.
Fifth Third Bank Shares ESG Progress
Fifth Third Bancorp announced a series of milestones and goals with the publication of its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report.
Porsche Seeks to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Supply Chain
Porsche announced that it is calling for its 1,300 suppliers to switch to clean energy to help reduce carbon emissions in the company’s supply chain. Those unwilling to exclusively use renewable energy in the manufacture of Porsche components will not be considered for long-term contracts.
Promega Exceeds 2020 Energy Goals, Sets New Targets
Promega Corporation recently released its 2030 environmental goals, including a target to reduce emissions 50% from a 2019 baseline.
Two North Carolina Counties to Install Municipal Solar
A solar energy overhaul being rolled out in North Carolina will soon see more than 40 public buildings in Buncombe County and the City of Asheville retrofitted with solar energy capacity.
Northwestern Enters into EaaS Agreement for Energy Improvements
Northwestern University will be implementing energy efficiency upgrades on its campus through a long-term Energy as a Service (EaaS) agreement completed July 6.
ETC Group Launches Carbon Neutral Bitcoin Mining Operation
ETC Group announced July 2 that its Bitcoin ETP will one day be carbon neutral through a selection of carbon credits to offset the mining and transaction activities associated with the crypto ETP.
Suntory Updates Ambition for 100% Renewable Electricity
Suntory Holdings announced July 1 its intention to achieve 100% renewable electricity across its 63 directly-owned manufacturing sites and R&D facilities in Japan, the Americas and Europe by 2022.
Shell and EDF Partner to Bring Offshore Wind to New Jersey Power Grid
New Jersey residents will soon be receiving energy produced by offshore wind farms operated by a joint venture between EDF Renewables North America and Shell New Energies US.
Emerson Cuts Global Electricity Use by 11%
Global engineering company Emerson cut emissions 10% and global electricity use by 11% in 2020.
Fort Collins Utilities to Implement Distributed Energy Resources Tech
The City of Fort Collins, Colo., plans to reduce the energy use of its utilities through distributed energy resource technology deployed by Fort Collins Utilities.
Weekend Reads: A Solar Array in Space; Laguna Beach's EV Fleet Transition
It's the long holiday weekend! Celebrate and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
World Energy Transitions Outlook: 1.5°C Pathway
The World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines a pathway for the world to achieve the Paris Agreement goals and halt the pace of climate change by transforming the global energy landscape. This report from IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) presents high-level insights on technology choices, investment needs, policy framework and the socio-economic impacts of achieving a sustainable, resilient and inclusive energy future.
Darigold to Reduce Manufacturing Emissions 25%
Darigold will soon be rolling out new technologies and strategies that will reduce the emissions from its dairy-product manufacturing by 25%.
City of Albuquerque Launches Fund for Low-Income Housing Efficiency Upgrades
The City Council of the City of Albuquerque is appropriating $100,000 for an energy efficiency project that will provide retrofits that reduce energy use at homes in underserved communities.
AIG Cut Emissions 49% Between 2019 and 2020
AIG announced in its new sustainability report that it is committed to being net-zero in its own operations by 2050 and from 2019 to 2020 cut emissions 49%.
AEW Plans Rooftop Solar Array on Managed Industrial Facility
Real estate investment company AEW announced June 29 the completion of a 2.6 million kWh rooftop solar array that will provide electricity to the surrounding area.
Kimberly-Clark Reduces Emissions by 32% Over Five Years
Kimberly-Clark released June 30 its 2020 sustainability report and announced that it reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 32.1% since 2015.
Georgetown University Passes Utility Management Off to Increase Efficiency
Georgetown University announced July 1 a new energy partnership that will help it reach its goal to reduce overall energy use intensity by 35% and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
