Energy Management Articles
SED's WISE Award Winners Announced
Smart Energy Decisions (SED) is proud to announce the winners of its inaugural WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards. The winners will be celebrated on March 16 at the closing dinner of the 2022 Innovation Summit at The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa in Houston, Texas
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 58: The Role of Customer Choice in Decarbonization Strategies
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, made in partnership with NRG. host John Failla is joined by Rob Gaudette, Senior Vice President of NRG Business for a discussion on the increased pressure large power users are experiencing to meet aggressive emission reduction targets. Listen in as they dive into the dynamics of this changing landscape.
SDG&E Adds Three Energy Storage Facilities to Grid
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to build three new energy storage facilities totaling 161MW/644MWh.
Toyota, AEP Energy Use West Virginia Wind Energy
Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) and AEP Energy Partners, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Electric Power, are now using power from Black Rock, a 115 MW wind farm.
Salesforce Tying Executive Compensation to ESG Goal
Salesforce will include ESG goals as part of its executive compensation programs.
Chicago Streetlight Conversion Project Completed
The city of Chicago replaced its existing street lighting infrastructure with approximately 280,000 street light fixtures with smart LEDs that use less electricity.
Mauna Loa Hawaii Plant Powered by Solar
The Mauna Loa processing plant in Kea‘au, Hawaii will now receive 85% of its power from solar energy with the completion of a 1.2 MW solar farm and 500 kW battery storage system.
Duke Energy Expands Net Zero Goals
Duke Energy is taking a series of steps toward action on climate change including an expansion of its net 2050 zero goals.
Army Sets Net Zero Goal of 2050
The U.S. Army announced plans to lower its GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050 as part of its first climate strategy plan.
Innovation Summit To Address Challenges in Achieving Emission Reduction Targets
As emission reduction targets and other sustainability goals become crucial for organizations of all types, getting projects initiated and completed has become more challenging. The Innovation Summit, March 14-16 at The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa, Houston, TX, an intimate invitation-only event is designed to bring together sustainability and energy management executives with leading suppliers to discuss cutting-edge solutions and best practices in strategies for emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sourcing.
Lafarge Canada Signs Wind PPA
Lafarge Canada Inc. announced it has entered into a PPA with Calgary-based electricity company, TransAlta Corporation to supply 100 GWh/year of wind power (electricity only) to its Exshaw cement plant.
Element Critical’s Data Centers Powered 100% by Renewables
Element Critical, an owner and operator of tailored IT infrastructure solutions, announced that it signed a PPA to provide 100% renewable energy to power its Houston and Austin colocation data centers.
Bacardi Sets Goal To Lower GHG by 50%
Bacardi, a privately held spirits company, plans to lower its GHG emissions in half from 2023 for its rum brand.
Virgin Atlantic Agrees to SAF Supply
Virgin Atlantic Limited and Neste Oyi announced the UK supply of 2.5 million litres/2,000 metric tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which will be delivered in the first half of 2022 to London Heathrow.
Subaru Partners for EV Charging
Subaru of America, Inc. will partner with EVgo Inc., a public fast charging network for and powered by 100% renewable electricity, as its preferred EV charging partner.
DHL Buys Sustainable Aviation Fuel
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, signed an agreement with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) for the purchase of 33 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Bp Sets Net Zero Goal of 2050
bp is raising its low carbon ambitions and is now aiming to be net zero across operations, production and sales by 2050 or sooner. bp now aims to reduce operational emissions by 50% by 2030.
T-Mobile Enters Community Solar Partnership
T-Mobile signed a long-term agreement with Nexamp to participate in a community solar program as part of T-Mobile's efforts to achieve its science-based carbon emissions targets.
Oregon DOT Streetlight Conversion Project Finished
The Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) streetlight conversion pilot program replaced more than 8,000 high-pressure sodium lighting fixtures across the greater Portland area with LEDs that will lower carbon emissions.
Enel X 2022 Energy Market Outlook
Get insight from Enel X’s experts on 2022’s biggest energy topics, including Biden administration policy, storage, solar and natural gas. This report also examines corporate emissions reduction tools like PPAs and offers analysis of California, Texas, the Midwest, New England, New York, and the Mid-Atlantic. Download now
Phillips 66 Aviation Launches Carbon Offset Program
Phillips 66 Aviation, a refiner and national supplier of jet fuels and avgas to private, commercial and military aviation, announced its carbon offset program to its fixed-based operators (FBOs) and flight operators.
Solar for SMUD, City of Santa Clara Begins Operation
PPAs signed by Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and the City of Santa Clara are now being fulfilled with the operation of Aquamarine, a 250 MW project within the Westlands Solar Park (WSP), located in the San Joaquin Valley.
easyJet Adopts Fuel Platform to Lower CO2 Emissions
European airline easyJet is implementing a new platform to reduce the fuel burn and CO2 emissions of their fleet as part of its goal to reduce a carbon footprint from flying across Europe.
University of Vermont Joins Partnership for Green Hydrogen
University of Vermont and Vermont Gas Systems, Inc. (VGS) have joined a partnership to study the impact of green hydrogen on lowering carbon emissions.
Weekend Reads: Some Reasons for Carbon Optimism; Biden Looks to RE to Revamp Puerto Rico's Grid
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Google, Microsoft Join Long Duration Energy Storage Council
Google and Microsoft are among several companies who joined the Long Duration Energy Storage Council, a global CEO-led organization focused on replacing the use of fossil fuels to meet peak demand with zero carbon long duration energy storage.
Priming Your Organization for Renewable Energy Success
For any corporation wishing to embrace a low-carbon future, the road ahead is a significant deviation from business as usual. But change is not only possible, it is fertile ground for innovation and prosperity. This guide for corporate buyers from CustomerFirst Renewable offers five steps to enable your switch to renewable energy.
Charles River Laboratories Signs Wind VPPA in Spain
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. announced it has entered into a VPPA for 35 MW of wind energy in Spain. This agreement will address the company’s European power requirement of 100% renewable energy by 2023.
Madison Gas and Electric Sets 2030 Net Zero Goal
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is committing to reducing carbon by at least 80% by 2030 as it works toward achieving net zero carbon electricity by 2050.
UBER Gives EV Drivers Access to Charging Package
UBER, a mobility platform, and Wallbox N.V. , a provider of EV charging and energy management solutions, are expanding their partnership nationwide following the pilot program to give drivers a discounted EV charging package.
