Energy Management Articles
Newell Brands Sets 2040 Carbon Neutral Goals
Newell Brands Inc. announced it set 2040 carbon neutral goals which include creating more sustainable products and reducing operational impacts.
Massanutten Resort Adds Solar Power
Massanutten Resort in Virginia announced the addition of solar power arrays as part of its sustainability efforts.
June Renewable Energy Forum Keynotes Announced
Senior leaders from T-Mobile, Michigan State, the City of Cincinnati, and Clayco will be featured keynote speakers for the Renewable Energy Forum/Summer Edition, June 6-8, 2022 at the Ponte Vedra Beach Inn & Club, Florida.
Nutrien Invests in Emissions Reduction Projects
Nutrien Ltd. announced it will spend $50 million in investments for Scope 1 emissions reduction projects that are expected to reduce CO2 equivalent emissions by 1 million tons by the end of 2023.
Actis Sets 2050 Net Zero Goals
Actis, a global investor in sustainable infrastructure, has committed to aligning its portfolio to net zero by 2050.
TD Sets 2030 Interim Goals
TD disclosed its net-zero aligned 2030 interim financed emissions targets for two high-emitting sectors, energy and power generation as part of its 2021 ESG and climate action plan reports.
Rio de Janeiro Government and Nasdaq Create Carbon Credits Exchange
The government of Rio de Janeiro and Nasdaq will partner to create a stock exchange for the purchase and sale of carbon credits and sustainable assets related to energy, climate and forest.
Akamai Technologies Updates 2030 Goals
Akamai Technologies, Inc. announced an update to its five sustainable goals that are expected to be reached by 2030.
Maryland Schools Sets Net Zero Goals
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced the launch of the Decarbonizing Public Schools Pilot Program to expand the capacity to manage energy data in order to reduce energy use and GHG emissions.
Maine Begins Community Solar Projects
Five community solar projects in Maine secured funding for New Hampshire Solar Garden’s pipeline of projects.
Alamo Group Sets GHG Emissions Goal By 2030
Alamo Group Inc.announced a 2030 target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% as compared to its 2019 base year, including goals for Scope 1 and 2 emissions..
Flexible demand: A smart way to save on energy
An emerging energy concept, flexible demand utilizes smart technologies and an inherent knowledge of a company’s energy usage to generate cost-savings and efficiency improvements in a tactical, non-disruptive manner. In this white paper from NRG Energy, learn more about how flexible demand can have a positive impact on your business's bottom line.
Whirlpool Achieves Progress on 2030 Goals
Whirlpool Corporation announced a 27% GHG reduction of GHG emissions globally for all Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to a 2016 baseline, accelerating the company's progress to meet its net zero target by 2030.
Microsoft Launches Energy Matching Software
Microsoft announced it is partnering to develop an energy matching technology solution that allows customers to fully achieve their zero emissions goals.
Deutsche Bank Provides Disclosure on Financed CO2 Emissions
Deutsche Bank disclosed data on its financed GHG gas emissions, part of its wider commitment to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 and to provide further disclosure on financed emissions of its loan portfolio.
Kent County, Michigan Signs Agreement for RNG
The board of the Kent County Department of Public Works in Michigan signed an agreement with Anaergia Inc. and its partner, Continuus Materials to convert solid waste into renewable natural gas (RNG).
Weekend Reads: Ukraine's Pre-War Lithium Wealth; Are You Ready for Battery Storage?
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Covestro Sets 2035 Goal for Climate Neutrality
Covestro has set new climate targets and aims to become climate neutral and achieve net zero emissions by 2035 for Scope 1 and Scope 2.
DocGo to Begin Using All Electric Ambulance
DocGo, a provider of mile mobile health services and integrated medical mobility, received delivery of an all-electric zero emission ambulance.
CDP Reports Only One-Third Companies Have Climate Plans
Companies are off track on setting climate transition plans despite the deluge of net zero pledges agreed around COP26, according to CDP’s latest analysis of over 13,000 companies.
Energy Transition Investments Hit Record Level in 2021
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, 2021 was a record-breaking year for investments in the energy transition and the deployment of renewable power, battery storage, and sustainable transportation.
Fort Riley, Kansas Army Housing Adds Solar
The solar project at Fort Riley, Kansas added 350 additional solar systems for more than 1,600 Army homes as part of its second phase.
US Foods Further Reduces Carbon Footprint of Its Fleet
US Foods Holding Corp. announced additional sustainability initiatives that support the company’s ongoing commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of its delivery fleet.
NorthWestern Energy Sets 2050 Net Zero Goal
NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy announced a goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
AIG Commits to Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2050
American International Group, Inc. announced a commitment to achieve net zero GHG emissions across its global underwriting and investment portfolios by 2050.
Profiles in Partnership: Mainspring & SED: Using Webinars to Generate Leads for New Technologies
After developing its new fuel-agnostic and modular linear generator in stealth mode for the better part of a decade, Mainspring selected Smart Energy Decisions to partner with on a webinar to promote its new message.
Phillips 66 Sets 2050 GHG Reduction Target
Phillips 66 announced it intends to reduce the GHG intensity from its operations companywide 50% by 2050. The new target builds upon the company’s previously announced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduction targets.
Colorado Community Solar Projects Completed
Five community solar projects have been completed in Colorado, including a nearly 2 MW solar project in Jefferson County, near Lakewood.
Verizon Issues Fourth $1 Billion Green Bond
Verizon Communications Inc. settled its fourth green bond offering of $1 billion with the net proceeds being allocated toward renewable energy investments to accelerate the transition to greener electrical grids.
Exxon Invests in Energy Transition, Adds Hydrogen Production Plant
ExxonMobil announced plans to spend more than $15 billion over the next six years to reduce GHG in company operations and for investments in lower emission business opportunities.
