Energy Management Articles
California Mandates 90% of Uber and Lyft Rides to be in EVs by 2030
Nearly all Uber and Lyft rides in California will need to take place in electric vehicles by 2030 under a new mandate adopted by the state’s clean air regulator.
Long Beach School District Installs Solar Canopies
The Long Beach Unified School District installed solar canopies at 21 of its schools that will total over 4 MW of capacity once operational.
ExxonMobil Increases Purchase of Renewable Diesel
ExxonMobil is expanding its five-year agreement with Global Clean Energy to increase its purchase of renewable diesel.
Organic Valley Assessment Finds Strong Impact on Dairy Emissions Reduction
Organic Valley dairy farms were found to have a smaller carbon footprint than the average U.S. dairy farm in a new study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
University of Michigan Sets Carbon Neutrality Plan
The University of Michigan committed May 20 to achieving carbon neutrality campus-wide.
Exasol Uses Offsets to Reach Carbon Neutrality
Exasol announced May 25 that it entered into a new partnership that allowed it to offset 100% of its carbon emissions for 2019 as it pursues future carbon neutrality.
5 Lessons from the 2021 Green Lease Leaders
A key solution to reducing costs and emissions is green leasing, which is increasingly gaining traction in commercial real estate. In this column from Audi Banny of the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT), learn how this year's class of Green Lease leaders is providing a blueprint for how to scale this approach, even in difficult times.
Kilroy Realty Earns LEED Platinum for San Diego Office
Kilroy Realty Corporation announced May 19 that its 160,000-square-foot San Diego office development earned LEED Platinum certification thanks to various renewable energy and efficiency projects.
IEA Outlines Net-Zero Pathway, but Challenges Remain
A pathway to achieving net-zero emissions in the world by 2050 is clear, but current climate pledges and progress being made will not be enough as it currently stands.
Peet's Coffee Launches Carbon-Offsetting Subscription Series
Peet's Coffee announced May 19 a new coffee subscription that supports the planting of trees and allows customers to offset their carbon footprint.
Biden Issues Executive Order to Address Climate-Related Financial Risks
President Biden issued an executive order May 20 directing federal agencies to analyze and mitigate the risk of climate change in systems dealing with financial security.
Weekend Reads: The Model T of EVs; Incorporating RE into the Budding Cannabis Industry
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 35: The Future of Green Hydrogen
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla talks with Janice Lin, the Founder and President of the Green Hydrogen Coalition. She has over 20 years of experience in clean energy strategy and market development. Her visionary leadership and passion for green hydrogen is inspiring change in the energy industry. Listen as Janice shares her mission for the green energy transition.
A Letter from Intel's CEO
With the release of a new Corporate Responsibility Report, Pat Gelsinger, Intel Corporation's CEO, discusses the company's progress against its 2030 RISE strategy and corporate responsibility goals, plans for the coming years, and the limitless opportunities made possible by the magic of technology.
City of Milpitas Starts Smart City Energy & Water Savings Program
The City of Milpitas announced May 20 that construction started on a broad Smart City energy and water savings program expected to reduce utility consumption by more than 4.2 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year and save more than $1.5 million for a lifetime savings of over $30 million.
LADWP Joins HyDeal LA
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), The Green Hydrogen Coalition, and other partners announced on May 17 the launch of HyDeal LA, a program to achieve at-scale green hydrogen procurement at $1.50/kilogram in the Los Angeles basin by 2030.
Berry Global Plans Solar Investment to Cover Spanish Operations
Berry Global Group announced May 18 an investment into a solar project that will cover the electricity use of its Spanish operations.
Kao to be Net Zero by 2040, Carbon Negative by 2050
Kao Corporation announced May 18 that it is targeting net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and to be a carbon-negative company by 2050.
Flexjet Achieves Carbon-Neutral Flight Operations
Flexjet LLC, a fractional private jet service, announced on May 17 that it had achieved carbon-neutral flight operations. Flexjet has been purchasing credits to offset carbon emissions from all flights booked by its U.S.-based owners since January 2021
Facebook to Source 110 MW From New Tennessee Solar
A new solar facility that will provide Facebook with 110 MW of energy to be used in its data center operations in Gallatin, Tenn., is on its way to be one of the state's largest solar farms.
With Sustainability Commitments on the Rise, Industrial Companies Must Think Outside the Box for Cost-Effective Solutions
It’s clear that an increasing number of industry leaders have taken the first steps toward carbon neutrality, while simultaneously optimizing their energy bill costs. Few, however, are well-advanced in their promises and actions. This column from management consultancy Arthur D. Little explores hurdles and options industrial and large commercial companies should consider in order to achieve their ambitions.
Greenidge Bitcoin Mining to be Carbon Neutral in June
Greenidge Generation Holdings announced that its entire bitcoin mining operation at its facility in Upstate New York will be carbon neutral beginning June 1 through a portfolio of carbon offset credits.
Costa Coffee Plans EV Charging Installations Across UK
Costa Coffee will soon be installing rapid electric vehicle chargers at up to 200 of its drive-thru locations across the United Kingdom.
ENGIE Revamps its Renewables Goals for Long-Term Growth
ENGIE announced May 18 that it is accelerating its renewable goals to add 300 GW of capacity between 2020 and 2025 and is committed to achieving net zero carbon by 2045.
DOE Celebrates Energy Wins from Better Buildings Initative
The U.S. DOE's Better Buildings Initiative saved $13.5 billion in energy costs and more than 130 million metric tons of carbon emissions in the past year.
City of Pueblo Housing Authority Partners to Build Solar Garden
A solar garden with enough photovoltaic (PV) energy to power 200 households each year is being built by a partnership joining the Housing Authority for the City of Pueblo (HACP) Colorado, with Johnson Controls, GRID Alternatives Colorado, and Capital Dyamics.
Stanford University Issues First Green Bond in US Higher Education
Stanford University recently announced that it has issued the first climate and sustainability bond in U.S. higher education.
Montgomery County Electric Bus Fleet Grows
Montgomery County, Maryland, plans to reach its net zero carbon emissions goal by 2035 in part thanks to a fleet electrification project that will add a microgrid and an electric bus charging station to transition vehicles from diesel to electric.
2021 Green Lease Leaders Show Sustainability, Cost Savings
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Buildings Alliance and the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) announced the 2021 Green Lease Leaders on May 17.
Understanding Renewable Energy Agreements
Enel X presents a new eBook on renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) and virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs). In this eBook you’ll find explanations of contract structures, a case study of a recent VPPA project selection, best practices in soliciting proposals, a guide to cash flows in VPPAs, and more. Read this eBook now to find out more about these powerful tools that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
