Energy Management Articles
What to expect for ERCOT in the future
With the addition of wind and solar energy to ERCOT’s energy mix, the influence of weather is even greater in determining the cost and availability of electrical power, as well as making long-term forecasting more difficult. This NRG blog provides insight into ERCOT’S forecast for this summer and the actual events that happened on the grid. Learn more about how your businesses can plan for the new grid reality.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 16: MP2 Energy's Jeff Colvin on Shell Energy's Expansion in North America
On this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Jeff Colvin, Executive VP of Sales at MP2 Energy, joins John Failla of Smart Energy Decisions to discuss his career as a leader in the energy industry, as well as his role at MP2 and its relationship with Shell Energy North America. With the growing interest that international oil companies have in the energy transition and the role that MP2 Energy is specifically playing for Shell Energy North America, this conversation provides tremendous insights.
GM plans to offer 30 EV models by 2025
General Motors announced Nov. 19 that it will be increasing its investment in electric vehicle production and intends to offer 30 all-electric models on the market in 2025.
Paper fiber and pulp producer targets net zero by 2030
Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL) announced Nov. 17 that it is committed to net zero emissions from land use by 2030.
Novartis to cover 100% of European operations with Spanish solar VPPAs
Novartis announced Nov. 19 that it will become the first pharmaceutical company to achieve 100% renewable electricity in its European operations through VPPAs following the completion of five such agreements with three developers.
Henkel joins The Climate Pledge
Henkel announced Nov. 18 that it has joined The Climate Pledge and is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement.
Canada Goose targets net zero by 2025
Canada Goose announced Nov. 18 its newest purpose platform, dubbed HUMANATURE, which prominently features the company's Sustainable Impact Strategy and a target to be net zero by 2025.
Microsoft pursues innovative new RE credits that bring solar power to Africa
Microsoft announced Nov. 19 the execution of the first-ever Peace Renewable Energy Credit (P-REC) transaction, which will aid the development of a new 1.3 MW solar-plus-storage project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Today’s Leaders. Tomorrow’s Heroes: Jana Ganion, Blue Lake Rancheria
For Jana Ganion, Blue Lake Rancheria’s Sustainability and Government Affairs Director, climate change is the issue of our time. That’s why she’s committed to helping Blue Lake Rancheria -- a federally recognized Native American tribe -- hit their sustainability goals. Watch Jana’s story, part of a series from Duke Energy Renewables, to see how her passion for renewables and microgrid technologies helps combat climate change.
Colgate-Palmolive eyes net zero by 2040, 100% RE by 2030
Colgate-Palmolive announced Nov. 18 its sustainability strategy for 2025 and beyond, which includes a target to source 100% renewable electricity for its global operations by 2030 and achieve net zero carbon emissions globally by 2040.
Quebec government unveils massive green economy plan
The Government of Quebec announced Nov. 16 its massive "Plan for a Green Economy 2030," which has a budget of $6.7 billion CAD over five years and will focus heavily on the electrification of transportation and clean electricity to reduce its emissions output to only 54 million tons of CO2e by 2030.
AT&T, Honda lead corporate offtakers of largest US solar facility
AT&T and Honda are contracted to be the leading offtakers from what will be the largest solar generation facility in the United States once it is completed.
Gov. Cuomo pledges $11M for EV charging infrastructure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York announced Nov. 12 a fund of $11 million that will go toward building out the state's network of fast electric vehicle charging stations.
McDonald's Italia to install EV charging stations at 100 locations
McDonald's Italia announced Nov. 4 that it will be installing 200 new electric vehicle charging stations at 100 of its restaurant car parks in Italy.
STAG Industrial announces new solar in Illinois, Massachusetts
STAG Industrial announced Nov. 12 the installation of two solar installations in Illinois and Massachusetts that have a combined capacity of 3.5 MW.
Beyond the Meter wraps Season 2 with ESG Investing and Electrification of Transportation
The final two episodes of Beyond The Meter's second season are now available, featuring discussions of ESG investing and innovative financing models, and the electrification of transportation.
Arizona utility plans to purchase 200 MW of solar power for customers
Businesses and homeowners in Arizona will soon have access to a supply of renewable energy under an agreement made by the local utility.
Starbucks, Gap, Bloomberg, Salesforce and others to receive power from new solar project
A 133.6 MW solar plant that will supply energy to Bloomberg, Cox Enterprises, Gap, Salesforce, Starbucks and Workday was recently completed and will be brought online this week.
Nucor inks deal for 250 MW of solar power
Nucor Corporation announced Nov. 13 that it has entered into a 15-year VPPA for 250 MW from a Texas solar plant.
Beyond the Meter Podcast - Episode 13: ESG Investing & Innovative Financing Models
Environmental, Social, and Governance factors (ESG's) refer to a set of standards that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments. ESG's are increasing in importance and many companies are looking to ESGs to guide sustainability decisions and to prove their sustainability commitment to customers and stakeholders. Join us for this episode of Beyond the Meter as Cari Boyce, Katherine Neebe, and Doug Esamann join host John Failla to discuss the steps Duke Energy has taken and continues to take in the adoption and implementation of ESGs in moving toward its sustainability goals.
Weekend reads: Green hydrogen's role in renewable energy; World leaders turn to Biden to lead the fight against climate change
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
The Energy Resiliency Spectrum
Want to learn how to value backup power, microgrids, and other solutions that help mitigate risks and costs of grid downtime? Download "The Energy Resiliency Spectrum," provided by REC Solar|Duke Energy Renewables. Learn about factors to consider to prioritize resiliency investments and lower the impact of electric grid outages.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 15: Tackling Scope 3 Emissions at Honda North America
In this episode, we'll be in conversation with Alissa Yakali, Supply Chain Sustainability Coordinator at Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc., and Joey Lange, Senior Director of Client Services at Edison Energy, for an inside look at Honda's 10 years of experience in working with their supply chain to reduce emissions and how they're currently working with Edison Energy to take their supply chain program to the next level.
Penske leases last-mile electric truck to Temco Logistics
Penske Truck Leasing announced Nov. 11 that Temco Logistics, a last-mile delivery service for home appliances in California, has leased an electric eM2 from the Freightliner Innovation Fleet.
California winery plans solar + battery installation
Domaine Carneros announced Nov. 12 that it is installing a 250 kW solar and battery energy storage system at its winery in Napa, Calif., that could offset nearly 624 metric tons of carbon each year.
Black & Veatch commits to carbon neutrality in five years
Black & Veatch announced Nov. 12 that it is committed to carbon neutrality by 2025 and to aligning its sustainability path with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Rochester plans CCA program for businesses to source cheap RE
The City of Rochester, N.Y., announced Nov. 12 a new program that will give residents and small business owners the opportunity to source 100% renewable energy at a low, fixed rate.
Braskem commits to carbon neutrality by 2050
Braskem announced Nov. 10 its intention to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and create a circular economy in its operations.
Wild West of net zero targeting called into question by new initiatives
Amid a growing number of net zero targets coming from large companies, there is an emerging need to set standards and common language in order for stakeholders to make sense of it all, a new study found.
Carbon Accounting is Complex. Software Can Help.
While making commitments and quantifying results is the critical first step to a carbon reduction journey, companies will find that carbon accounting and the process to reach traceable, auditable metrics can be complicated. This column from David Solsky, CEO and Co-Founder of Envizi, explains why it is critical to get started with a proactive approach. and why spending time doing the hard work now is time well spent.
