Energy Management Articles
Danske Bank Sets 2030 Targets
Danske Bank is setting its CO2 reduction targets towards 2030 in relation to lending with the aim of achieving a net zero loan portfolio by 2050 or sooner.
Aluminium Norf Signs PPA for German Wind Farms
Aluminium Norf GmbH (Alunorf) will purchase wind energy from five wind farms in North Rhine-Westphalia in 2022 based on a PPA with the energy company ENGIE. The output will be 28 million KwH, depending on wind levels and the output of the turbines.
Tarkett Sets GHG Goals for 2030
Tarkett’s goals include reductions in GHG emissions from its own activities (Scope 1) and its purchased energy (Scope 2) as well as those arising from the rest of its value chain from suppliers to end customers (Scope 3).
JetBlue and Salesforce Launch Sustainable Travel Program
JetBlue and Salesforce announced a new partnership that will leverage travel data and technology. The program will include several options to help corporate travel customers reduce their business travel emissions.
Energy is complex — the right partner can bring simplicity and value
Like most products, getting the best value from your electricity approach involves more than a low price. In an age of more frequent and severe weather events, grid capacity concerns, and energy price volatility, an all-encompassing strategy from a knowledgeable energy partner is vital. This blog from NRG Energy explains how.
BMW Uses More Low Carbon Steel
The BMW Group continues to reduce CO2 emissions in its supplier network and signed a corresponding agreement with Salzgitter AG for delivery of low-carbon steel that will be used in standard production of cars.
Iron Mountain to Transition to EVs by 2030
Iron Mountain has committed to transitioning 100% of company cars and 50% of vans to EVs by 2030, as part of EV100. As an initial step, the company has committed to converting 10% of its worldwide fleet to EV by 2025.
Constellation Launches as Standalone Company
Constellation announced its launch as a standalone, publicly traded company following the completion of its separation from Exelon Corp.
Corporate Clean Energy Buying Passes 30GW
Corporations bought a record 31.1 gigawatts of clean energy through PPAs in 2021, up nearly 24% from the previous year’s record of 25.1 GW according to a report by research firm BloombergNEF (BNEF).
Coty Starts Producing Carbon-captured Ethanol Fragrances
Coty Inc. announced it has started production of the world’s first globally distributed fragrances made using carbon-captured ethanol.
T-Mobile Reaches 100% RE Use
T-Mobile announced Jan. 31 that it achieved its goal of being the first U.S. wireless provider to source 100% of its total electricity usage from renewable sources by the end of 2021.
Montreal Transit System Adds Fuel-Efficient Trains to Fleet
Montreal's public transportation network will soon be adding 10 modern, fuel-efficient locomotives capable of running on biodiesel to its train fleet.
Atkore Unveils 2025 GHG Emissions Ambitions
Atkore announced Jan. 31 with the release of its 2021 Sustainability Report that it is targeting a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 2025 compared to 2020 levels.
Xcel Energy Outlines Path to Offering Net-Zero Gas Service by 2050
Xcel Energy is pursuing an 80% carbon emissions reduction by 2030 and plans to add 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 in order to be coal-free by 2034.
Meijer Adds EV Fast Charging to Midwest Locations
Meijer announced Feb. 1 the opening of its first public fast charging electric vehicle stations installed at store locations across Michigan and Ohio.
The State of Energy Management 2021 Report
For the past three years, the State of Energy Management report has focused on noting the trends and perspectives within our industry. The 2021 edition, from Atrius in partnership with Smart Energy Decisions, features perspectives from over 600 leaders in energy, facility, and sustainability roles, uncovering an increased focus on creating safer spaces, raising awareness of corporate-level sustainability initiatives, and leveraging the right tools to streamline data management.
Santa Clara Valley Receives Solar+Storage Microgrid with EV Bus Charging
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) announced Jan. 27 that it will soon be installing a renewable energy microgrid and EV charging system to support its transition to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2036.
EU Bloc Surpassed its RE Target in 2020
The European Union sourced nearly two-fifths of its electricity from renewable sources in 2020, the EU statistics office found.
Daimler Leads Electric Truck Charging Network Venture
Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Renewable Power released Jan. 31 their joint plan to design, develop, install and operate a nationwide charging network for medium- and heavy-duty battery electric and hydrogen fuel
Seven California CCAs Sign for Energy Storage
Seven members of California Community Power, the Joint Power Agency of ten California Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs), voted on Jan. 19 to source 69 MW of long-duration energy storage.
Weekend Reads: Europe's Natural Gas Contingency Plan; Rooftop Solar Under Threat in Florida
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
California Governor Increases EV Adoption Package to $10 Billion
California Gov. Gavin Newsom released Jan. 26 his $10 billion plan to accelerate the state’s zero-emission vehicle adoption.
UN Refugee Camps to Pilot Waste-to-Energy Biogas Systems
The UN will soon be deploying biogas systems at refugee camps in Africa that can convert organic waste into renewable energy for cooking or heating onsite.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 57: Collaborating to Drive Diverse Supplier Activity
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla continues SED’s series on “Inspiring Diversity in Energy.” This conversation was part of the recent Distributed Energy Forum with a panel featuring Cheryl Comer, Strategic Account Manager - Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, Gilbert Campbell, Co-Founder & CEO - Volt Energy, and Denis George, Category Manager for Energy - The Kroger Company. You won't want to miss this meaningful conversation on how collaboration can help accelerate success in diversifying the supplier rosters of large electric power users.
Werner Enterprises Adds Natural Gas and Hydrogen Engines to Fleet
Werner Enterprises announced Jan. 28 that it will soon be adding natural gas and hydrogen internal combustion engines to its vehicles as early as the second half of 2022.
Town of Boone Changes to 100% Solar and Hydropower
All town buildings and facilities in Boone, N.C., will run entirely on renewable energy beginning Feb. 1., surpassing the town's goal to run all operations with clean energy by 2030.
PepsiCo Launches Solar Plant to Lower GHG Emissions
PepsiCo implemented a solar thermal plant that captures sunlight and converts it into thermal energy for heating process water in its Sete Lagoas (MG) snacks operation.
Truist Sets 2050 Net Zero Goal
Truist Financial Corporation announced plans to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050, supporting its transition to a low-carbon economy.
Bloomberg NEF: Low-Carbon Investments Set New Record
Global investments in energy transition totaled $755 billion in 2021, reaching a new record, according to Energy Transition Investment Trends 2022, a new report published by research firm BloombergNEF (BNEF).
Marathon Oil Sets 2030 Goals
Marathon Oil Corporation has set a series of new environmental objectives to complement its existing 2025 GHG intensity goal. The announcement is part of an update regarding the company’s overall ESG performance,
