Energy Management Articles
World Energy Transitions Outlook: 1.5°C Pathway
The World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines a pathway for the world to achieve the Paris Agreement goals and halt the pace of climate change by transforming the global energy landscape. This report from IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) presents high-level insights on technology choices, investment needs, policy framework and the socio-economic impacts of achieving a sustainable, resilient and inclusive energy future.
Darigold to Reduce Manufacturing Emissions 25%
Darigold will soon be rolling out new technologies and strategies that will reduce the emissions from its dairy-product manufacturing by 25%.
City of Albuquerque Launches Fund for Low-Income Housing Efficiency Upgrades
The City Council of the City of Albuquerque is appropriating $100,000 for an energy efficiency project that will provide retrofits that reduce energy use at homes in underserved communities.
AIG Cut Emissions 49% Between 2019 and 2020
AIG announced in its new sustainability report that it is committed to being net-zero in its own operations by 2050 and from 2019 to 2020 cut emissions 49%.
AEW Plans Rooftop Solar Array on Managed Industrial Facility
Real estate investment company AEW announced June 29 the completion of a 2.6 million kWh rooftop solar array that will provide electricity to the surrounding area.
Kimberly-Clark Reduces Emissions by 32% Over Five Years
Kimberly-Clark released June 30 its 2020 sustainability report and announced that it reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 32.1% since 2015.
Georgetown University Passes Utility Management Off to Increase Efficiency
Georgetown University announced July 1 a new energy partnership that will help it reach its goal to reduce overall energy use intensity by 35% and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
TPG Real Estate to Develop Efficient Data Center Facility in NoVA
TPG Real Estate Partners (TREP) is acquiring and developing a gigawatt-scale data center community in Frederick County, Md. through a new partnership with Quantum Loophole.
Salesforce Issues First Sustainability Bond for $1 Billion
Salesforce issued its first Sustainability Bond offering at a total of $1 billion, the proceeds of which will finance or refinance one or more projects from its environmental strategy.
NRG Energy 2020 Sustainability Report – Reaching new milestone on net-zero emissions goal
Building on more than a decade of leadership in each of the five pillars of NRG’s comprehensive sustainability framework - business, customers, workplace, operations, and supply chain, the 11th annual Sustainability Report highlights sustainability goals and progress along with the company’s commitments to safety, customers, and community during an unprecedented year.
Winona State Launches $12M Energy Overhaul
Winona State University will soon be home to a solar array that will be the largest on any Minnesota State campus as part of the university’s $12 million campus-wide energy overhaul.
Public Storage Completes 11% Emissions Cut Over One Year
Public Storage announced June 29 that it reduced its energy consumption and carbon emissions by 13% and 11%, respectively, from 2019 and 2020.
Flex Avoided 71K Tons of CO2 in 2020 With Energy Management Programs
Flex recently released its 2021 Sustainability Report, which highlights its new commitment to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions 50% between 2019 and 2030.
Oregon House Passes Sweeping Energy Legislation, Targets 100% Clean Energy
The Oregon legislature voted June 25 to adopt aggressive emissions targets and invest $50 million in economic development through renewable energy.
San Diego Airport Reaches 100% RE Use
San Diego International Airport (SAN) will soon be sourcing 100% renewable energy to power its operations.
Brooks Running Releases Plan for Net-Zero Operations by 2040
Brooks Running announced June 29 that it intends to be net-zero by 2040 through a series of emissions reduction strategies validated by the Science Based Target initiative.
MGM Resorts Launches 100 MW Solar Array for Las Vegas Operations
MGM Resorts International is now receiving up to 90% of the daytime power needs for its 13 Las Vegas resorts from its own 100 MW solar array.
Brambles Achieves Carbon Neutrality in Operations
Brambles announced June 23 that it has become carbon neutral in all its operations.
Preparing for the Energy Transition: Immediate Steps for C&I Facilities
Investors, employees, policymakers, and consumers are pressuring businesses to accelerate the energy transition. The energy industry is ready to help. This white paper from MP2 Energy, a Shell Energy North America subsidiary, explores three strategies that the commercial and industrial sectors can take advantage of right now.
Nestle Debuts Sustainable Dairy Farming Initiative
Nestlé USA announced June 24 that it has sourced its first partner within its Dairy Scale for Good project to adopt low- and zero-emissions technology within the dairy industry.
Oracle Targets 100% RE for Operations and Cloud Systems
Oracle announced June 23 its goal to power 100% of its global operations with renewable energy by 2025.
Town of Lancaster Installs Resiliency-Focused Batteries for Traffic Lights
The Town of Lancaster, N.Y., is addressing the resiliency of the power used in its traffic light system through the installation of backup battery technology.
UNFI Invests in North Carolina Solar Project
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) is investing in a 108.5 MW solar facility soon to be constructed in North Carolina.
Weekend reads: Is Energy Efficiency Dead?; Exploring The Energy Switch
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
General Motors and Shell Join to Offer Renewable Energy Solutions
General Motors announced on June 23 that it is collaborating with Shell through their subsidiary MP2 Energy to provide energy solutions programs to GM's customers and supply chain partners, including fixed-rate home energy plans backed by 100% renewable energy resources.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 40: The Energy Switch with Peter Kelly-Detwiler
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by his friend and colleague Peter Kelly-Detwiler, founder of NorthBridge Energy Partners. Peter is an active faculty member of Smart Energy Decisions and has decades of experience in the energy industry. Join as John and Peter discuss Peter’s new book: The Energy Switch.
London Installs Hydrogen Bus Fueling Station
The City of London, England announced on June 23 that it has added a hydrogen fuel station for 20 hydrogen buses out of Metroline's Perivale depot in West London. This move is an effort to further London's transport strategy which includes decarbonizing the city’s bus network by making all of its 9,000 busses electric or hydrogen-fueled by 2037.
NRG Exceeds 50% Reduction Goal Five Years Ahead of Plan
NRG Energy announced on June 23 that it has reduced its carbon footprint by 55% from its 2014 baseline, exceeding its 50% reduction goal five years ahead of plan.
Rite Aid Reports Progress on Reducing its Environmental Footprint
Rite Aid announced on June 24 that it has published its third annual corporate sustainability report, detailing the company’s enhanced Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.
Target Releases 2040 Net Zero Goal
Target announced June 22 its new sustainability strategy and its intention to be a net-zero company by 2040.
