Energy Management Articles
Microgrids: The Benefits of Your Own Private Island
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.
Anheuser-Busch Achieves 100% RE Four Years Early
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.
Bank of England Targets Net Zero in Line with Government Ambitions
The Bank of England announced June 3 that it intends to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Charles River Labs Signs Solar VPPA for North American Operations
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.
Kering Plans Rooftop Solar for Italian Logistics Hub
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.
Weekend Reads: Exploring the Future of Green Banking; Taking RE Lessons from Germany
It's the weekend - and it's World Environment Day! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 37: The State of Sustainable Finance
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.
Funding Net-zero: Clarified and Simplified
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.
Smithfield Foods Targets 30% Cut to Supply Chain Emissions
Smithfield Foods committed June 2 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its entire domestic supply chain 30% by 2030.
Intel Explores Tech to Lower Data Center Emissions
Intel is collaborating on developing a reference design architecture that will accelerate the adoption of sustainable carbon-neutral computing in data centers.
Colgate-Palmolive Targets Carbon Neutrality Across Supply Chain
Colgate-Palmolive reduced emissions 37.5% from 2002 to 2020 and now is accelerating its action on climate change.
Boeing and Alaska Airlines Team Up to Test Efficiency Tech
Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced June 3 that they are partnering on testing nearly 20 new technologies that could improve the sustainability of air travel.
Austrian Grocer Places Order for 70 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
The Austrian grocer MPREIS will soon be receiving up to 70 hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy trucks to support more than 300 of its European stores.
Microsoft Collaborates on Zero Emissions Tech
Microsoft is teaming up with Williams to develop technology and innovation to support the zero-emissions transition.
Newmont Eyes 2050 Carbon Neutrality
Newmont Corporation announced June 3 that it is committed to a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, intending to be carbon neutral by 2050.
Tata Consultancy Unveils 2030 Carbon Neutrality Strategy
Tata Consultancy Services is targeting net zero emissions by 2030, with interim goals of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline.
Facebook's U.S. Renewable Energy Impact Study
Facebook's U.S. data center fleet is supported by 100% renewable energy, and Facebook is on track to maintain this commitment for future data center developments and expansions - due in large part to its pioneering approach to renewable energy procurement. Facebook's U.S. Renewable Energy Impact Study provides an economic analysis of the company's U.S. portfolio.
7-Eleven Plans 500 New EV Chargers for North American Stores
7-Eleven announced June 1 a goal to install at least 500 fast-charging electric vehicle stations at 250 U.S. and Canada stores by the end of 2022.
Houston Commercial Office Building to Receive 250kW Rooftop Solar
The FR8T Yard commercial office building in Houston, Texas, will soon be installing a 250 kW rooftop solar system to offset its energy use and reduce energy costs.
Arconic Saw 13% Emissions Drop Last Year
Arconic Corporation announced June 2 that it successfully decreased greenhouse gas emissions by 13.8% from 2019 to 2020.
Stem to Provide AI-Energy Storage Tech for Colorado Battery Project
Stem, Inc. announced June 2 that it will be providing smart energy storage services through its AI technology to support a battery storage project in Colorado that will provide RECs to Colorado Mountain College.
Love's Travel Stops Adds Solar to Three Illinois Locations
Love's Travel Stops recently completed solar energy installations at three shop locations in Illinois.
WEX Aims to Cut Energy Use by Reducing Data Center Locations
WEX plans to reduce its data centers from 28 to seven locations by the end of 2022 as a way to improve infrastructure resiliency and energy efficiency through the consolidation into public cloud service providers.
UMC Commits to Net-Zero by 2050
United Microelectronics Corporation announced June 1 its commitment to being net-zero by 2050.
o9 Solutions Explores Science Based Targets
o9 Solutions recently announced that it is committed to setting science-based emissions reduction targets across its value chain and has joined SBTi's Business Ambition for 1.5C pledge.
Weekend reads: How to Decarbonize Europe; Bitcoin Mining Council Explores RE Possibilities
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Citi, Goldman Sachs and Others Join Collaboration to Decarbonize Steel
Citi, Goldman Sachs, ING, Societe Generale, Standard Chartered and UniCredit are collaborating on developing a finance agreement that will support the decarbonization of the steel industry.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 36: Cal Poly Fast-tracks Decarbonization
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla sits down with Dennis Elliot, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at California Polytechnic State University, to discuss Cal Poly’s climate action plan and decarbonization efforts. In a recent interview Dennis had with SEV’s sister podcast, Beyond the Meter, John learned about the great work Dennis and his team are doing at Cal Poly. Listen to this follow-up interview to learn more about Cal Poly’s work and how it is changing the way academia views its climate impact.
The Acer Group Targets 100% Renewable Energy
The Acer Group announced May 27 that it is committing to 100% renewable energy use by 2035 and is joining the RE100 initiative.
Arkansas School District to Fund Teacher Raises With Energy Savings
Farmington Public Schools in Arkansas approved May 24 a $3,881,804 Energy Savings Performance Contract for energy upgrades that should reduce annual energy costs by nearly $300,000.
