Energy Management Articles
Northam Adds 80-MW Solar Power Plant
Northam Platinum Holdings Limited, a Johannesburg-based mining company, announced the successful finalization of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with an independent power producer (IPP) for an 80-MW solar power plant to service its Zondereinde operation.
Taking Stock: The State of Climate Action and Disclosure in the Food Sector
The past year has been monumental for climate action in the food sector and beyond. A new report from Ceres, Taking Stock: The State of Climate Action and Disclosure in the Food Sector provides a first-of-its-kind analysis that shows these companies are making progress on reducing direct emissions but are slow to address supply chain emissions.
Weekend Reads: VP Candidates on Climate; UK Bids Farewell to Coal
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Microsoft Buys ERW Carbon Removal Credits
Microsoft announced it signed a contract for a company to deliver 8,000 tons of permanent CO2 removal.
Piramal Pharma Boosts RE by 29%
Piramal Pharma Limited announced substantial progress in its energy efficiency efforts with a 29% increase in renewable energy consumption.
John Gumm Building Improves Efficiency
The John Gumm Building in Oregon has completed energy efficiency upgrades as part of a larger multi-phase effort by Columbia County to modernize its facilities.
St. John Properties Headquarters’ Integrated Energy Efficiency Solutions
St. John Properties headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, implemented a series of energy efficiency upgrades between 2018-2021 that resulted in over 225,000 kWh of energy savings and $12,500 in cost savings annually. Take a closer look at the changes the company implemented that also ensured operational excellence and sustained efficiency.
Univar Solutions Sets Scope 3 Goal
Univar Solutions LLC, a global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, took a significant step forward in its actions to support sustainable practices and drive impact through its supply chain.
Republic Services Deploys Electric Refuse Trucks
Republic Services, Inc., an environmental services company, announced the company placed an order for electric refuse and recycling collection vehicles.
Nissan Adds BESS at Headquarters
Nissan Americas is adding two second-life battery systems to help offset building power consumption and extend the use of electric vehicle batteries at its headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee.
Assan Alüminyum Sets 2050 Goals
Assan Alüminyum, a flat-rolled aluminum producer and subsidiary of the Kibar Group, released its Decarbonization Roadmap 2050 highlighting its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Lafarge Canada Commissions Low-Carbon Fuel Facility
Lafarge Canada Inc., a member of Holcim Group, commissioned its Low-Carbon Fuel (LCF) facility at its Exshaw cement plant.
EPA Allocates $965M for Clean School Buses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the latest round of funding from the Clean School Bus Rebate Program with up to $965 million available to school districts.
Stagecoach Group Adds 715 EVs
Stagecoach, a UK bus and coach operator, is investing across its operations as part of its journey to decarbonization by acquiring new electric vehicles (EVs) along with significant depot and infrastructure upgrades across the country.
Meta Partners for Production of Low-Carbon Concrete
Meta announced a collaboration to accelerate the adoption of a low-carbon concrete technology and significantly lower emissions in the hard-to-abate concrete industry.
University of Arkansas System to Deploy 18 Solar Projects
The University of Arkansas (UA) System will help build 18 solar projects in 13 utility service territories for the entire university system.
Los Angeles Light Rail Receives Federal Grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) signed an $893.3 million grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) to support the construction of a light rail line along Van Nuys Boulevard in the East San Fernando Valley.
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Lowers Emissions
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust announced a 38% reduction in GHG emissions intensity per square foot, a 24% decrease in energy intensity per square foot and a 67% decline in waste intensity per occupied room.
Tate & Lyle Deploys 100% RE
Tate & Lyle PLC, a global ingredient solutions manufacturer, announces a major acceleration in its climate action with the signing of a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) in North America for renewable electricity and renewable energy credits.
Matson Plans to Add LNG-Run Ships
Matson, Inc. announced the start of construction on the first of three new "Aloha Class" containerships designed for its Hawaii and China-Long Beach Express (CLX) services.
J.B. Hunt Adds Fuel Cell EVs
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. , a supply chain solutions provider in North America, announced that it has added 20 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to expand sustainability solutions for customers with freight needs along the West Coast.
2024 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report
The 2024 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report from the U.S. Department of Energy highlights the achievements of DOE’s Better Buildings public and private sector partners as they decarbonize and increase the energy efficiency of the nation’s buildings, manufacturing plants, and homes.
Smithfield Foods Adopts New GHG Reporting
Packaged meats and fresh pork products producer Smithfield Foods established a new GHG reporting framework based on significant changes to the company's operational footprint, improved data collection and reporting capabilities, and changes to the company's GHG calculation methodology.
Microsoft Signs MOU for Environmental Attributes of Low-Carbon Cement
Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the purchase of environmental attribute certificates (EACs) to accelerate the production of low-carbon cement.
Advancion Expands Emissions Data Collection
Advancion Corporation, a supplier of life science buffers and other proprietary ingredients, announced the expansion of its Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions data to include the Sterlington and Ibbenbüren manufacturing facilities, the Buffalo Grove Corporate Office and R&D Center, and the Expression Systems manufacturing and research site in Davis, California.
Weekend Reads: Researchers Examine EV Charging Resiliency; Nuclear Power's Resurrection
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Mountain Regional Water Special Service District Adds Solar
The Mountain Regional Water Special Service District in Utah added a floating solar project located on a holding pond at the Signal Hill Water Treatment Plant.
Kyndryl’s Goals Receive SBTi Validation
IT infrastructure services provider Kyndryl announced its goals were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 110 - Heard at REF: Beyond ESG — Making Renewable Energy a Business Priority
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Charles Benisch, Director of Renewable Advisory at ENGIE Impact, covers how to move from admirable renewable energy goals to actionable strategies that align with executive priorities, as well as the rising risks of climate-related lawsuits, the impact of skyrocketing energy costs, and the looming pressure on supply chains. For organizations committed to sustainability, he outlines how innovative solutions like community solar programs and tax credit transfers can be leveraged to create budget-free paths to achieving green goals while still benefiting the bottom line.
Vallarta Supermarkets Builds On-Site Microgrid
Vallarta Supermarkets has entered into a contract for the construction of an on-site renewable energy microgrid.
