Energy Management Articles
Weekend Reads: The Battle for a Clean Electricity Standard; Extreme Weather Sparks Growth in Solar Demand
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 43: Capitalizing on Opportunities in Community Solar
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla sits down with Miro Sutton, Managing Director – Renewable Advisory, Strategy and Origination, NRG Energy. This discussion covers the state of community solar, including key trends, benefits, and common misperceptions. Tune in to learn about NRG’s unique approach to developing community solar projects.
Albertsons Inks Deal for 6.6 MW Maine Solar Project
A 6.6 MW solar energy project that will provide power to Albertsons Companies stores is now under construction in Maine.
Lazer Spot Adds 25 EV Trucks to Yard Management Fleet
Lazer Spot announced Aug. 26 that it will soon be deploying more than 25 electric vehicle trucks in its yard management operations.
Swiss Re Joins $10 Million Carbon Capture Purchase Agreement
Swiss Re announced Aug. 25 a 10-year purchase agreement for direct air capture and storage of carbon dioxide.
Port of Virginia to Lease Space for Offshore Wind
Gov. Ralph Northam announced Aug. 25 that the Commonwealth of Virginia will be leasing ocean space to Dominion Energy for the development of offshore wind energy.
Kroger Sets its Sights on a 30% Emissions Cut by 2030
The Kroger Co. announced Aug. 25 that it decreased its total carbon emissions by 11.6% between 2019 and 2020 and reduced its carbon intensity through investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy and refrigerant emissions-reduction measures.
Tarleton State University Enters Into ESPC For Energy Upgrades
Tarleton State University will soon be undergoing a series of energy projects that are expected to reduce its electricity use and natural gas consumption by 21-23% annually.
bp to Source RNG Made With Poultry Litter For Vehicle Fuel
bp announced Aug. 24 a new agreement to purchase renewable natural gas processed from poultry litter to be sold as fuel to the U.S. transportation sector.
NJ Small Businesses and Schools to Receive Energy Upgrade Funding
Schools and small businesses in New Jersey will soon have access to funds for efficiency upgrades to HVAC systems and plumbing infrastructure under a new program enacted through a bill signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Decarbonizing Kitchens: Opportunities for the Food Service Sector
As the public and private sectors pursue organization-wide goals for reducing GHG emissions, commercial food service kitchens and restaurants face multiple challenges: identifying new opportunities to improve energy efficiency while adhering to changing local and state regulations supporting electrification and decarbonization. This column from Better Buildings shows how operators like The Wendy's Company are finding success with a steady approach.
Equinix Australia Leads Group for Joint PPAs
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) granted Equinix Australia the authorization to pool its electricity demand with a group of retailers to better negotiate power purchase agreements from new or existing solar or wind projects.
PepsiCo, McCormick, Best Buy, ViacomCBS Claim 140 MW from Texas Solar
PepsiCo, McCormick & Company, Best Buy, and two local ViacomCBS TV stations will soon source clean energy from a 200 MW solar project under development in Texas.
Canadian Habitat for Humanity Project to Use Low-Carbon Concrete
Habitat for Humanity will soon begin construction on a 4-plex housing project in Kingston, Ontario using low-carbon concrete produced using cement from near zero-CO2 building materials.
Regions Saved $91 Million in Energy Costs Since 2008
Regions released Aug. 23 its latest ESG report detailing its success in reducing energy usage through coordinated efficiency projects.
Anheuser-Busch's Economic Recovery Plan Features Largest US Brewery Solar Installation
Anheuser-Busch will be using a portion of its $64 million investment into its Los Angeles brewery to construct the largest solar installation at a U.S. brewery at the facility.
NETSCOUT Surpasses Energy Use Goal with 12% Reduction
NETSCOUT announced Aug. 24 that it reduced the energy usage in its engineering labs by 12.1% in 2020 through a series of infrastructure updates.
Rural Haiti Schools to Receive 6 kW Solar Installations
More than 100 schools in rural Haiti will soon be receiving solar power systems through a project sourcing PV modules from the U.S. solar supply chain.
Google Joins Energy Compact for 24/7 Carbon-Free Electricity
Google announced Aug. 24 that it is joining a new initiative calling on companies, governments and other stakeholders to transition to electricity systems running on carbon-free energy every hour of every day.
Hamilton Lane To Offset All 2019 and 2020 Emissions
Hamilton Lane recently announced that it began the process to offset all its operational emissions for 2019 and 2020.
California Bay Area to Deploy Zero-Emission Passenger Ferry
All American Marine announced Aug. 18 that it is constructing a zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel cell-powered passenger ferry that will operate in the California Bay Area.
New Jersey Landfill Community Solar Nears Completion
A 4.5 MW community solar project on a City of Linden, N.J., former landfill is nearly completed with construction.
DOE Funds Nine Carbon Capture Research Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Aug. 17 that it will provide $24 million in funding for nine carbon capture projects.
Weekend Reads: The Growing Influence of EVs; Using Energy Storage to Make Scottish Whisky
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 42: Building a Global Renewable Energy Portfolio
In the third season premiere of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Zephyr Taylor, Global Director of Renewable Energy, Mars Inc. to discuss Mars’ progress against its “Sustainable in a Generation” plan and its ambitious emissions reduction and renewable energy goals. This episode includes engaging conversation from SED's recent Renewable Energy Forum as well as bonus content exclusive to this episode.
McDonald's Releases Update on Emissions Goal
McDonald’s announced Aug. 19 that it reduced absolute emissions from its restaurants and offices 8.5% and emissions intensity from its supply chain by 5.9% since 2015.
Swiss Regulators to Require Climate Disclosures from Large Companies
Large Swiss companies will soon be obligated to report publicly on climate-related issues under regulations going through a review process by the government.
Maersk Selects Carbon-Neutral Methanol Fuel
A.P. Moller - Maersk announced Aug. 19 that it will be procuring carbon-neutral methanol to fuel one of its vessels.
Union Pacific to Increase its Biodiesel Fuel Blend Ratio
Union Pacific announced Aug. 19 that it has been approved to increase its use of biodiesel fuel in its locomotives to up to 20% in a blended formula, an increase from the previous operating limit of 5%.
Saint-Gobain Plans Zero-Energy Home Construction
Saint-Gobain North America launched Aug. 19 a new program that will support the construction of sustainable homes to neighborhoods across North America.
