Energy Management - Smart Energy Decisions

Energy Management Articles

ISDI Uses Salesforce Tech to Track Energy at Paris Center

June 14, 2021

ISDI announced June 14 that it collaborated with Salesforce and Accenture to analyze its carbon footprint and reduce its environmental impact using data-driven emissions insights.

Read More

Ski Industry Leaders Join Together on Climate Initiatives

June 14, 2021

The largest ski resort owners have created the Climate Collaborative Charter in an effort to combat climate change and address their respective greenhouse gas emissions.

Read More

Chief Industries Explores Carbon Capture Tech

June 14, 2021

Chief Industries is collaborating with Catahoula Resources on the development of carbon capture and sequestration technology in Nebraska.

Read More

Keywords: Autodesk, US Steel

Weekend Reads: The Green Benefits of a Four-Day Work Week; Policy Action Needed to Keep EVs on Track

June 12, 2021

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

Read More

Keywords: Weekend reads

Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 38: Challenges of Energy Management for Healthcare

June 11, 2021

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil discusses several innovative retro-commission projects with Robert Berninger, Director of Plant Operations, Energy and Engineering at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). Bob oversees more than 4 million square feet of critical care facilities in the heart of New York City. Listen as he recounts his experience evaluating potential projects so you can benefit from the great insights Bob has to share.

Read More

Physicians Realty Targets 40% Emissions Drop by 2030

June 11, 2021

Physicians Realty Trust announced in its new sustainability report that it is committed to reducing emissions 40% from 2018 levels by 2030.

Read More

Keywords: Physicians Realty

Cannabis Manufacturer Installs LED Lights for Marijuana Cultivation

June 11, 2021

A Missouri-based cannabis cultivator and manufacturer is lowering its energy usage through the installation of LED lighting throughout its cultivation facility.

Read More

Keywords: Physicians Realty

CEO Alliance Calls for Climate Action at the G7 Summit

June 11, 2021

The Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders called for bold action across private and public sectors to succeed in halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2050.

Read More

North Carolina Gov. Plans Extensive Offshore Wind Deployments

June 11, 2021

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued June 9 an executive order committing the state to the development of 2.8 GW of offshore wind by 2030 and 8 GW by 2040.

Read More

US Energy Storage Deployments Saw Record-Breaking Q1

June 10, 2021

The U.S. had its largest quarter so far for energy storage deployments, representing a 252% increase Q1 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.

Read More

DS Smith Eyes Net Zero Through Biomass and RE Generation

June 10, 2021

DS Smith announced June 9 its ambition to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and reduce emissions per ton of product 40% by 2030.

Read More

Keywords: DS Smith

NREL and Sempra Energy Explore Low-Carbon Fuel Options

June 10, 2021

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is partnering with Sempra Energy to continue the research and development of solutions to help the transition to a lower-carbon economy.

Read More

Canadian Oil Giants Join Alliance to Reduce Industry Emissions

June 10, 2021

An alliance of energy companies in Canada are joining together for the Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero initiative to help the government reach its goal of net zero emissions by 2050 through responsibly-produced oil.

Read More

How to Kick-Start the Carbon Removal Market: Shopify's Playbook

June 9, 2021

Shopify spent the past year kick-starting the carbon removal market. Their greatest takeaway? More companies need to demonstrate demand to accelerate market growth. In their report, "How to Kick-Start the Carbon Removal Market: Shopify's Playbook" the company opens up its notebooks to share a successful approach to support this developing field.

Read More

Keywords: Shopify

UK to Require Pension Holders to Disclose Climate Impacts of Investments

June 9, 2021

The UK government released June 8 new regulations that will require pension holders to assess and publicly report on the climate change risks in their portfolios.

Read More

Keywords: United Kingdom

Volvo's Climate Targets Approved by SBTi

June 9, 2021

Volvo Group announced June 8 that its climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative to align with the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree target.

Read More

Keywords: Volvo Group

Saint-Gobain and Greentown Labs Launch Building Efficiency Accelerator

June 9, 2021

Saint-Gobain, in partnership with Greentown Labs, launched June 9 a building efficiency-focused accelerator program to spur growth in technologies that optimize the energy use of buildings.

Read More

Los Angeles Proposes Expansion of Sustainable Transport Incentives

June 9, 2021

Los Angeles is investing in its sustainable transportation in the hopes of reducing car dependence in order to meet the city’s Green New Deal targets.

Read More

Dow Benelux Outlines Path to Carbon Neutrality

June 8, 2021

Dow Benelux released June 8 its roadmap for achieving its 2050 carbon neutrality goal by setting its sights on an interim target of reducing CO2 emissions from its Terneuzen, the Netherlands, operations by more than 40% by 2030.

Read More

Keywords: Dow

The City of Harrison Installs Solar Across Municipal Buildings

June 8, 2021

The City of Harrison, Mich., announced June 7 a new project to install 659 kW of solar energy capacity across five municipal buildings.

Read More

Illinois Cryptocurrency Mining Facility Adds Behind-the-Meter Solar

June 8, 2021

A cryptocurrency mining facility located in a former steel mill in Illinois will soon be developing a 2-5 MW behind-the-meter solar array as it begins its transition to renewable energy.

Read More

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to Buy Credits from New Solar

June 8, 2021

A 2.8 MW solar array that will provide net metered credits to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is being developed on a former petroleum storage facility.

Read More

Microgrids: The Benefits of Your Own Private Island

By Michael Robinson, PowerFlex   |  June 7, 2021

In recent years, extreme weather events have resulted in power outages of increasing frequency, power, and duration across the country, driving up the cost of electricity and demonstrating the fragility of the utility grid. In this column from PowerFlex, Michael Robinson explains why microgrids are the ideal solution to create a sophisticated, resilient system that improves efficiencies, reduces fuel consumption, lowers GHG emissions, and saves money.

Read More

Keywords: PowerFlex

Anheuser-Busch Achieves 100% RE Four Years Early

June 7, 2021

Anheuser-Busch’s entire portfolio of domestic beer and seltzer brands are now being brewed with 100% renewable energy, ahead of schedule for its original 2025 target.

Read More

Bank of England Targets Net Zero in Line with Government Ambitions

June 7, 2021

The Bank of England announced June 3 that it intends to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

Read More

Keywords: Bank of England

Charles River Labs Signs Solar VPPA for North American Operations

June 7, 2021

Charles River Laboratories International plans to power its North American operations with renewable energy by 2023 through a long-term solar energy contract completed this week.

Read More

Kering Plans Rooftop Solar for Italian Logistics Hub

June 7, 2021

Global luxury group Kering will soon be installing a 12.7 MW rooftop solar project at a Northern Italy location that will be one of the largest in Europe.

Read More

Weekend Reads: Exploring the Future of Green Banking; Taking RE Lessons from Germany

June 5, 2021

It's the weekend - and it's World Environment Day! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

Read More

Keywords: Weekend reads

Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 37: The State of Sustainable Finance

June 4, 2021

Sustainable finance has emerged as a key driver in the energy transition. In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Kara Mangone, Managing Director and Global Head of Climate Strategy at Goldman Sachs. Kara has worked at the forefront of Goldman Sachs’ sustainability commitments over the years, first leading sustainability reporting and investor engagement, then as Chief Operating Officer of Goldman Sachs’ Sustainable Finance Group and now as Global Head of Climate Strategy. Listen in to learn more about Kara’s efforts at Goldman Sachs.

Read More

Funding Net-zero: Clarified and Simplified

By Anastasia Beckett, Metrus Energy   |  June 4, 2021

The race to net zero is on with over 25% of S&P 500 companies making commitments to zero out their carbon emissions by 2050. In this column from Anastasia Beckett of Metrus Energy, learn how Sustainable Energy as a Service (SEaas) can simplify offerings, benefit customers, and accelerate the scale and scope of project implementation to meet those commitments.

Read More

Keywords: Metrus Energy

  • LinkedIn
  • Subscribe

Smart Energy Decisions Content Partners