Energy Management Articles
Tishman Speyer Aims for Net-Zero Across Global Portfolio by 2050
Tishman Speyer announced Sept. 13 a commitment to achieve net-zero emissions across the operations of its global portfolio by 2050.
ServiceNow Unveils Decarbonization Plan
ServiceNow released Sept. 20 its plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030.
Weekend Reads: Reaching Australia's Energy Targets; Illinois's Groundbreaking Climate Bill
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 46: Inspiring Diversity in Energy with Ajulo Othow and Dana Clare Redden
This episode of Smart Energy Voices continues our series on Inspiring Diversity in Energy with a panel from the recent Renewable Energy Forum. Smart Energy Decisions’ Debra Chanil sat down with Ajulo Othow, co-founder and CEO of EnerWealth Solutions, LLC, and Dana Clare Redden, founder of Solar Stewards. With their experience in creating companies in the solar space, they’ll discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship and what is needed to bring more diversity to the solar industry. Listen in to learn what you can do to help inspire diversity.
Chevron to Increase Low-Emission Energy Investment to $10 Billion
Chevron Corporation announced Sept. 14 its plans to increase its investment in lower-carbon energy businesses by three times its previous commitment.
Rio Tinto and Caterpillar Develop Zero-Emission Mining Work Truck
Rio Tinto and Caterpillar announced Sept. 14 that they are partnering on the development of zero-emission autonomous haul trucks.
IVECO Uses New German Plant for EV Truck Development
IVECO and Nikola launched Sept. 15 a joint project for the manufacturing of electric heavy-duty trucks.
Ball Chooses AI Technology to Optimize Energy Efficiency
Ball Corporation will soon be deploying an AI software platform to identify ways to increase its energy efficiency.
P&G Accelerates Net Zero Goal to 2040
Procter & Gamble released Sept. 14 its plan to accelerate its previous climate goals and achieve net-zero emissions across its operations and supply chain by 2040.
Ontex Begins Work on Italy's Largest Onsite Solar Project
Ontex began construction Sept. 14 on what will be Italy's largest onsite solar power installation.
lululemon Achieves 100% RE Use with New Solar Deal
lululemon athletica will soon achieve its 2021 goal of sourcing 100% renewable energy thanks to a VPPA completed Sept. 15.
John Hopkins Inks Deal for 13 MW of Solar Power
The John Hopkins Health System Corporation (JHHS) signed an agreement Sept. 15 for 13 MW of renewable energy from a Virginia solar project.
PepsiCo Launches pep+ Sustainability Initiative
PepsiCo announced Sept. 15 the launch of its pep+ sustainability transformation that will focus the company’s sustainability efforts across its operations and value chain.
The Nature Conservancy Oversees 50 MW Solar Project on Former Mine
The Nature Conservancy announced Sept. 13 that it will be completing an installation of a 50 MW solar array on a former surface mine in Southwest Virginia.
City of Rochester Starts New York's Largest Community Clean Energy Program
The City of Rochester began operations Sept. 15 of its community choice clean energy program, the largest in New York State.
JBG SMITH Achieves Carbon Neutrality With Offsets
JBG SMITH announced Sept. 13 that it has achieved carbon neutrality across its entire operating portfolio.
Diageo's Emissions Targets Have Been Approved by SBTi
Diageo announced Sept. 9 that its 2030 emissions targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative and meet the criteria for the global effort to stop warming before 1.5C.
NYC Launches EV Charging Expansion Plan
New York City began the first phase of a project to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations available in the city and unveiled its plan to create one of the country’s largest charging networks.
Walmart Reflects on 51 Solar Projects Installed Across Locations
Walmart has completed agreements for more than 50 solar projects totaling 38.3 MW installed at locations across seven states.
Carbon Action Network Builds Coalition Around Carbon Footprint of Buildings
A group of businesses that includes Facebook, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Salesforce and San Francisco International Airport was brought together in an initiative meant to address the impact of embodied carbon emissions within the building sector.
Go Beyond the Meter with Season 3 Podcast Premiere
Smart Energy Decisions announces the premiere of Season 3 of the Beyond the Meter podcast series. This season takes a close look at the meaningful impact renewable energy projects can have on the world around you, with industry guests discussing how their cleaner energy transition is driving positive change both within their organization and in the larger community.
Western Digital Receives SBTi Approval for Emissions Targets
Western Digital announced Sept. 9 that its emissions targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative in line with the Paris Agreement criteria.
Chevron and Caterpillar Test Transportation-Sector Hydrogen Use
Chevron U.S.A. and Caterpillar announced Sept. 9 a new partnership to develop hydrogen as a commercially viable fuel alternative for line-haul rail and marine vessels.
Cintas Targets Net-Zero by 2050
Cintas Corporation announced Sept. 9 that it plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
New Jersey Gov. Passes Ordinance to Increase EV Charging Installations
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released Sept. 8 a statewide ordinance streamlining the installation process for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in a bid to increase the use of low-emission vehicles throughout the state.
Beyond the Meter - Episode 14: The Power of Resiliency
Municipalities across the U.S. experience any number of challenges when building infrastructure projects and energy solutions, but one of the biggest is building with future needs in mind. The issues of resilience and sustainability are front and center in this undertaking, and the guests on this episode of Beyond the Meter are on the front lines of the fight: Ann Kloose, City of Fresno Manager of Sustainability; Whit Remer, City of Tampa Sustainability and Resilience Officer; and Michael Kilpatrick, Key Segment Manager for State and Local Governments at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions.
Weekend Reads: Oil Vs. Wind on the Shetland Islands; The Key to Biden's EV Plan
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
How to Unlock Hidden Value With Solar, Storage and EV Charging
The power grid is changing and adding more renewable energy. To help in this transition, businesses can participate in grid programs that reward you for flexible energy use. In this eBook from Enel X, find out how businesses can earn new revenue with assets like batteries and electric vehicle (EV) charging. You’ll also learn about the available value streams, and why combining multiple assets creates more value.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 45: A Guide to Addressing Your Scope 3 Value Chain Emissions
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Katherine Canoy, Director of Energy and Climate Practice at 3Degrees. As more organizations are making ambitious climate commitments, such as net-zero emissions, many companies grapple with the most effective way to address their Scope 3 emissions. Debra and Katherine discussed practical steps that organizations can take to tackle their value chain emissions at SED’s recent Renewable Energy Forum. Listen in on the discussion of this hot topic: reducing Scope 3 emissions.
Cisco Unveils 2040 Net-Zero Target
Cisco announced Sept. 9 its new commitment to reach net-zero emissions across all its emissions from its product use, operations and supply chain by 2040.
