Energy Management Articles
Low-Income Housing Communities in Calif. Receive $150,000 in Energy Upgrades
Four affordable housing communities owned by LA Family Housing recently underwent $150,000 worth of energy efficiency upgrades.
City of La Crosse Proceeds With Next Phase of Energy Projects
The City of La Crosse, Wis., is launching the next phase of a sustainability project that will generate $7.98 million in total energy savings and reduce energy use by 35% over the next 20 years.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District Could Reach 2030 Carbon Neutrality With New Tech
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) will be able to reach its carbon neutrality goal by 2030 through a combination of carbon capture, energy storage, hydrogen, solar and wind according to a new analysis conducted on the district.
DOE Releases Energy-Reduction Initiative For US Buildings
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm announced a new initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of the country’s buildings by improving the energy services available to home and building owners.
Sydney Airport Targets 2030 Net-Zero
Sydney Airport announced May 21 its commitment to be net-zero in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
Accenture, Microsoft Lead Collaboration on Software Sustainability Project
Accenture, GitHub, Microsoft and ThoughtWorks launched May 20 a joint project to grow the green software movement and contribute to the creation of environmental standards for the technology industry.
Logitech Participates in LEAD on Climate 2021
The leaders at Logitech have joined CEOs and representatives from more than 80 companies to call for bold and urgent action on the climate crisis. In this column, Bracken Darrell, President and CEO, explains their reasons for joining and the significant steps the company has already taken to reduce its carbon footprint.
Fort Hunter Liggett Plans Solar-Plus-Battery Microgrid
Fort Hunter Liggett will soon be installing a $21.6 million microgrid project to support its net-zero goal by 2022.
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.
