Energy Management Articles
Beyond the Meter Podcast
Go Beyond the Meter with all three seasons of the Smart Energy Decisions podcast series, created in partnership with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. As the industry evolves, these conversations bring into focus the issues that most affect energy executives today by offering insights from top industry players.
Weekend Reads: The Climate Implications of a Build Back Better Collapse; The Future of EV Charging
It's the long holiday weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web. And Happy Holiday to all!
Henry Ford Health System to Reduce GHG Emissions
Henry Ford Health System announced a plan to reduce its GHG gas emissions in the next decade by using renewable energy to help combat pollution and climate change.
City of Northfield, Minnesota Sets Goal of RE by 2030
The City of Northfield, Minnesota announced its Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals, including a plan to use 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
DOE Creates New Office for Clean Energy Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the establishment of the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, a new DOE office that will help deliver on President Joe Biden’s climate agenda.
Parker Ranch PPA Approved by PUC
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved a 25-year PPA between Parker Ranch, Inc., its renewable energy subsidiary Paniolo Power Company LLC and Canada-based Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
Renewable Energy Forum/Winter Edition Wrap-Up
Let the trumpets – and tubas and drums – sound! Smart Energy Decisions opened its 8th Renewable Energy Forum with the Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps serenading attendees with “Happy” to celebrate the return to live events.
Mercedes Benz to Receive RECs from Alabama Power Solar Project
Mercedes Benz U.S. International Inc. (MBUSI) and Alabama Power received approval from the Alabama Public Service Commission for the proposed 80 MW Letohatchee Solar Project in Lowndes County, south of Montgomery.
Heniff Transportation to Buy Zero Emission Trucks
Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC will employ a fleet-as-a-service agreement to initially acquire Nikola Tre BEV trucks.
EXL Sets 2045 Net Zero Emissions Goal
EXL, a global analytics and digital solutions company, has introduced new improvement initiatives, including establishing a 2045 goal to achieve net zero emissions.
Edgewell Personal Care to Lower Emissions by 2030
Edgewell Personal Care Company announced that it has furthered its commitment to climate change and transparency by disclosing its environmental performance through CDP for the first time.
DHL Offers Green Carrier Certification
Deutsche Post DHL Group introduced a global DHL Green Carrier Certification to encourage road transport subcontractors in their efforts to become more sustainable.
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort To Use Solar
The Bromley Mountain Ski Resort will be powered by a new 615kWdc solar project that is located on land owned by Bromley Mountain in Peru, Vermont.
Amazon Web Services Signs PPA in Spain
Amazon Web Services (AWS) signed a PPA for renewable energy generated from 234 MW of solar and wind installed capacity in Spain.
New York City Housing Authority Sets Goal of GHG Reduction
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) will reduce its GHG emissions at the Tilden and Pink Houses via a $90 million design-build contract.
VGP to Use Renewable Electricity
VGP NV, will switch all its European office locations, including its 20 offices across 13 countries, to renewable energy.
Decarbonizing Across the Power Value Chain
According to the EIA, energy demand will increase by 50% by 2050 while carbon emissions need to be cut in half during that same period. As a result, businesses are facing mounting pressure to decarbonize and set net zero targets. In this column, Troy Doughman, Shell Energy, explains why now is the time for action and what businesses need to consider when creating their energy roadmap in order to meet the challenges of the energy transition.
Alibaba Group Sets Carbon Neutral Goal by 2030
Alibaba Group Holding Limited announced a pledge to achieve carbon neutrality operations by 2030 and set a Scope 3+ target to reach 1.5 gigatons of decarbonization across its business ecosystem by 2035.
KLA to Use 100% RE By 2030
KLA Corporation announced it has set a goal to use 100% renewable electricity across its global operations by 2030
DOE Funds California AI-Enabled Solar
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will fund a $39 million AI-enabled concentrated solar technology project in California.
Merthyr Tydfil Council in UK Add Energy Conservation Project
The Merthyr Tydfil Council in the U.K. will implement a £1.09 million energy conservation project, including the addition of solar systems.
Weekend Reads: Speeding Development of Solar Cells; Dramatizing Solar Power Drinks
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these don't-miss articles from around the web:
Goldman Sachs Sets 2030 Targets
The Goldman Sachs Group set new targets for 2030 in sectors where the investment bank sees opportunities to partner with its clients to drive decarbonization in the real economy. The announcement comes with the release of “Accelerating Transition,” its 2021 Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.
Decarbonized Resilience - The Brattle Group Report
A critical question facing facility and plant operators of large energy usage manufacturers is whether the same level of local community resilience provided by diesel backup generators can be achieved through economical microgrid alternatives that are more consistent with clean energy goals. In this report presented by Enchanted Rock, learn how to accelerate your ESG goals and improve your facility's backup power resiliency
Hurlburt Field in Florida Increases Power Supply, Stability
Hurlburt Field near Destin, Florida completed an energy modernization project that upgraded infrastructure and supported the critical power supply and grid stability needs at the base, which is home to the U.S. Air Force's Special Operations Command.
Wendy's Franchise Expands Program to Lower Energy Use
Meritage Hospitality Group, one of the largest Wendy’s franchise entities with 345 restaurant locations, will expand its deployment of a technology platform designed to lower its energy use following a successful five-site pilot.
FedEx Receives First All-Electric, Zero-Tailpipe Emissions Vehicles
FedEx Corp. received its first five from an order of 500 electric Light Commercial Vehicles (eLCVs) from BrightDrop, the new electric delivery and logistics business from General Motors (GM).
Kraft Heinz Commits to Carbon Neutrality by 2050
The Kraft Heinz Company announced it plans to achieve net zero GHG emissions across its operations, including Scope 1 and Scope 2, and from its global supply chain, including Scope 3 by 2050.
Dairy Farmers of America Plant Unveil PA Solar Project
A 1.9 MW ground mount solar project was installed at a Dairy Farmers of America production facility in Middlebury Center, Pennsylvania, helping the family farmer-owned cooperative expand its commitment to a more sustainable future.
MSC Group Cruise Ship Powered by LNG
The cruise division of MSC Group announced it plans to launch the first cruise ship operating on solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology to lower carbon emissions.
