Energy Management Articles
Funding Net-zero: Clarified and Simplified
The race to net zero is on with over 25% of S&P 500 companies making commitments to zero out their carbon emissions by 2050. In this column from Anastasia Beckett of Metrus Energy, learn how Sustainable Energy as a Service (SEaas) can simplify offerings, benefit customers, and accelerate the scale and scope of project implementation to meet those commitments.
Smithfield Foods Targets 30% Cut to Supply Chain Emissions
Smithfield Foods committed June 2 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its entire domestic supply chain 30% by 2030.
Intel Explores Tech to Lower Data Center Emissions
Intel is collaborating on developing a reference design architecture that will accelerate the adoption of sustainable carbon-neutral computing in data centers.
Colgate-Palmolive Targets Carbon Neutrality Across Supply Chain
Colgate-Palmolive reduced emissions 37.5% from 2002 to 2020 and now is accelerating its action on climate change.
Boeing and Alaska Airlines Team Up to Test Efficiency Tech
Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced June 3 that they are partnering on testing nearly 20 new technologies that could improve the sustainability of air travel.
Austrian Grocer Places Order for 70 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
The Austrian grocer MPREIS will soon be receiving up to 70 hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy trucks to support more than 300 of its European stores.
Microsoft Collaborates on Zero Emissions Tech
Microsoft is teaming up with Williams to develop technology and innovation to support the zero-emissions transition.
Newmont Eyes 2050 Carbon Neutrality
Newmont Corporation announced June 3 that it is committed to a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, intending to be carbon neutral by 2050.
Tata Consultancy Unveils 2030 Carbon Neutrality Strategy
Tata Consultancy Services is targeting net zero emissions by 2030, with interim goals of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline.
Facebook's U.S. Renewable Energy Impact Study
Facebook's U.S. data center fleet is supported by 100% renewable energy, and Facebook is on track to maintain this commitment for future data center developments and expansions - due in large part to its pioneering approach to renewable energy procurement. Facebook's U.S. Renewable Energy Impact Study provides an economic analysis of the company's U.S. portfolio.
7-Eleven Plans 500 New EV Chargers for North American Stores
7-Eleven announced June 1 a goal to install at least 500 fast-charging electric vehicle stations at 250 U.S. and Canada stores by the end of 2022.
Houston Commercial Office Building to Receive 250kW Rooftop Solar
The FR8T Yard commercial office building in Houston, Texas, will soon be installing a 250 kW rooftop solar system to offset its energy use and reduce energy costs.
Arconic Saw 13% Emissions Drop Last Year
Arconic Corporation announced June 2 that it successfully decreased greenhouse gas emissions by 13.8% from 2019 to 2020.
Stem to Provide AI-Energy Storage Tech for Colorado Battery Project
Stem, Inc. announced June 2 that it will be providing smart energy storage services through its AI technology to support a battery storage project in Colorado that will provide RECs to Colorado Mountain College.
Love's Travel Stops Adds Solar to Three Illinois Locations
Love's Travel Stops recently completed solar energy installations at three shop locations in Illinois.
WEX Aims to Cut Energy Use by Reducing Data Center Locations
WEX plans to reduce its data centers from 28 to seven locations by the end of 2022 as a way to improve infrastructure resiliency and energy efficiency through the consolidation into public cloud service providers.
UMC Commits to Net-Zero by 2050
United Microelectronics Corporation announced June 1 its commitment to being net-zero by 2050.
o9 Solutions Explores Science Based Targets
o9 Solutions recently announced that it is committed to setting science-based emissions reduction targets across its value chain and has joined SBTi's Business Ambition for 1.5C pledge.
Weekend reads: How to Decarbonize Europe; Bitcoin Mining Council Explores RE Possibilities
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Citi, Goldman Sachs and Others Join Collaboration to Decarbonize Steel
Citi, Goldman Sachs, ING, Societe Generale, Standard Chartered and UniCredit are collaborating on developing a finance agreement that will support the decarbonization of the steel industry.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 36: Cal Poly Fast-tracks Decarbonization
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla sits down with Dennis Elliot, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at California Polytechnic State University, to discuss Cal Poly’s climate action plan and decarbonization efforts. In a recent interview Dennis had with SEV’s sister podcast, Beyond the Meter, John learned about the great work Dennis and his team are doing at Cal Poly. Listen to this follow-up interview to learn more about Cal Poly’s work and how it is changing the way academia views its climate impact.
The Acer Group Targets 100% Renewable Energy
The Acer Group announced May 27 that it is committing to 100% renewable energy use by 2035 and is joining the RE100 initiative.
Arkansas School District to Fund Teacher Raises With Energy Savings
Farmington Public Schools in Arkansas approved May 24 a $3,881,804 Energy Savings Performance Contract for energy upgrades that should reduce annual energy costs by nearly $300,000.
Low-Income Housing Communities in Calif. Receive $150,000 in Energy Upgrades
Four affordable housing communities owned by LA Family Housing recently underwent $150,000 worth of energy efficiency upgrades.
City of La Crosse Proceeds With Next Phase of Energy Projects
The City of La Crosse, Wis., is launching the next phase of a sustainability project that will generate $7.98 million in total energy savings and reduce energy use by 35% over the next 20 years.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District Could Reach 2030 Carbon Neutrality With New Tech
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) will be able to reach its carbon neutrality goal by 2030 through a combination of carbon capture, energy storage, hydrogen, solar and wind according to a new analysis conducted on the district.
DOE Releases Energy-Reduction Initiative For US Buildings
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm announced a new initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of the country’s buildings by improving the energy services available to home and building owners.
Sydney Airport Targets 2030 Net-Zero
Sydney Airport announced May 21 its commitment to be net-zero in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
Accenture, Microsoft Lead Collaboration on Software Sustainability Project
Accenture, GitHub, Microsoft and ThoughtWorks launched May 20 a joint project to grow the green software movement and contribute to the creation of environmental standards for the technology industry.
Logitech Participates in LEAD on Climate 2021
The leaders at Logitech have joined CEOs and representatives from more than 80 companies to call for bold and urgent action on the climate crisis. In this column, Bracken Darrell, President and CEO, explains their reasons for joining and the significant steps the company has already taken to reduce its carbon footprint.
