Energy Management Articles
Highgate to Transition Properties to 100% RE Use
Highgate announced Oct. 20 that it plans to transition its properties to 100% renewable electricity, beginning with a majority of select service properties and 17 full-service hotels.
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 49: The State of the Voluntary Carbon Offset Market, with Kyle Harrison
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla had the opportunity to speak with Kyle Harrison about the state of the voluntary carbon offset market. Kyle is the Head of Sustainability Research at BloombergNEF. Over the last three years, Smart Energy Decisions has had the privilege of working with BNEF and Kyle on a variety of projects and events. You won’t want to miss Kyle’s interesting and valuable perspective.
AXIS Unveils Plan to No Longer Insure Coal Business Activities
AXIS Capital announced Oct. 20 its new policy of no longer insuring projects conducted by thermal coal businesses in an attempt to redirect its support toward climate-related investments.
SDG&E Updates Path For Reaching Net Zero Emissions by 2045
San Diego Gas & Electric Company announced Oct. 18 its new sustainability goals including operating a zero-emissions fleet by 2025 and achieving net-zero energy facilities by 2030.
Air Force-Funded Project Generates Carbon-Free Jet Fuel
A renewable jet fuel project funded by the U.S. Air Force has succeeded in producing fossil-free jet fuel from carbon dioxide electrolysis, paving the way for use of such fuel in commercial and military aviation.
BMW to Source Steel Made with Green Power
The BMW Group announced Oct. 20 an agreement to source steel made using hydrogen and green power to reduce the emissions associated with its supply chain.
Businesses and Residents in Virginia to Benefit from 42 MW Solar
Eleven households, municipal buildings and local businesses in Virginia will soon be receiving a combined 42 MW of solar energy capacity through a new project.
NYC Plans 25 MW of Solar for Public Schools and Water Treatment Plants
New York City is planning solar array installations for 47 public schools and several water treatment facilities that will produce a combined capacity of more than 25 MW.
AT&S to Deploy IIoT Software for Energy Optimization
Atotech and AT&S announced Oct. 20 a new joint collaboration project focused on improving the energy efficiency of their respective operations.
Southwest Airlines Plans Carbon Neutral Business Growth
Southwest Airlines announced Oct. 18 its plan to maintain carbon neutrality to 2019 carbon levels while growing its operations over the next 10 years.
Budweiser to Power Welsh Brewery with Hydrogen
The UK branch of Budweiser Brewing Group announced Oct. 19 that it will be sourcing zero-emission green hydrogen to power its brewery in South Wales, one of the largest breweries in the UK.
New Supply Chain Structure Will Provide CA Ports with Clean Maritime Energy
Two major California ports will soon be receiving low-carbon maritime fuels through a new clean fuel supply chain solution.
Panera Sets Climate Positive Business Ambition
Panera Bread announced Oct. 20 that it plans to be climate positive by 2050 by removing approximately 2.4 million metric tons of CO2e each year.
BD Focuses on Supply Chain Sustainability in Carbon Neutrality Pursuit
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) released Oct. 18 its new sustainability strategy, including a target to reach carbon neutral operations by 2040.
Pfizer to Cover North American Operations with 310 MW of Solar Energy
Pfizer announced Oct. 19 a new power agreement that will provide the biopharmaceutical company with enough solar energy to power 100% of its North American operations.
DOE Funds Nuclear-Powered Hydrogen Production
The Department of Energy began finalizing an agreement Oct. 19 for the development of a zero-carbon hydrogen production demonstration project at a nuclear power station in Ohio.
Cognizant Outlines Net Zero Strategy
Cognizant announced Oct. 19 its target to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, with interim targets of reducing emissions 50% in its operations and supply chain by 2030 and 90% by 2040.
The State of Vehicle Fleet Electrification
Smart Energy Decisions presents The State of Vehicle Fleet Electrification, a first-of-its-kind study to explore key dynamics driving the transition to electrified commercial fleets. Sponsored by NRG Energy, survey results reveal drivers and barriers experienced as organizations advance toward electrification. See how your journey to fleet electrification compares to other organizations.
Phillips Edison Celebrates Energy Costs Savings from Efficiency Upgrades
Phillips Edison & Company (PECO) released Oct. 18 its 2020 corporate responsibility report detailing its energy cost savings from a variety of efficiency projects.
Wind Energy Leaders Call for Accelerated Industry Growth
Leaders in global wind energy released Oct. 18 a manifesto calling on the world’s governments to prioritize rapidly scaling up wind and renewable energy installations in the face of inadequate growth rates.
PGE to Triple RE Portfolio by 2030
Portland General Electric announced Oct. 15 its plan to nearly triple the amount of clean energy in its portfolio by 2030.
Toyota to Invest $3.4 Billion in US Automotive Battery Production
Toyota announced Oct. 18 its plans to invest approximately $3.4 billion for developing and localizing automotive battery production in the U.S. through 2030.
Weekend Reads: Biden's Sweeping Offshore Wind Plan; The Critical Role of Data Centers
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
New York Power Authority, Argonne Team Up to Ease Climate Risk
Climate change and related extreme weather events are challenging the private and public sectors in unprecedented ways. To get a handle on this evolving risk, the New York Power Authority (NYPA), the largest state public power entity in the United States, is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory to determine the risks a changing climate poses to NYPA's infrastructure and capital investment strategy - and how to mitigate those risks.
Humboldt County Launches Community Solar-Plus-Storage Grids
Residential, commercial and industrial energy users in Humboldt County will soon have access to solar-plus-storage community grids under a new program.
Rio Tinto Explores Biomass-Powered Steelmaking Process
Rio Tinto announced Oct. 13 a new technology used in its steelmaking processes using sustainable biomass in place of coking coal to lower the emissions associated with production.
California Community to Feature EV Charging and Solar at All New Homes
The New Home Company announced Oct. 14 that all the homes constructed in its new community in Granite Bay, Calif., will feature solar systems, battery storage and at-home electric vehicle chargers.
Best Buy Plans Massive Solar Farm to Cover 30% of its Stores Electricity
Best Buy announced Oct. 13 that it will soon offset the carbon impact of 30% of its U.S. store portfolio through a new utility-scale solar project.
Kraft Heinz Publishes Update on 15% Energy Use Reduction Target
The Kraft Heinz Company announced Oct. 14, along with its new ESG report, that it reduced energy use intensity by 2.2% and greenhouse gas intensity by 3.4% between 2019 and 2020.
Canadian Investors Step Up to Encourage Climate Change Consideration
A group of investor associations launched Oct. 14 a new initiative encouraging the connection between finance and corporate institutions to align Canada’s financial system with a low-carbon economy.
