Energy Management Articles
Beyond Checking the Box – How to Create Business Value with Embedded Sustainability
Almost one-third (30%) of executives say they have made significant progress in executing their sustainability strategy – up from 10% a year ago – but turning ambitions into impact remains a challenge, according to a study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, "Beyond Checking the Box – How to Create Business Value with Embedded Sustainability."
Weekend Reads: Making Sense of the New SEC Rule; Solar Shakespeare
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
SWISS, Lufthansa Group Sign Carbon Removal Agreement
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and the Lufthansa Group entered into a partnership to jointly increase the scale-up of high-quality carbon removal.
BorgWarner Enters Partnership to Lower Supply Chain Emissions
BorgWarner entered into a strategic partnership to measure and lower its supply chain carbon footprint in order to meet its goal of reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 25% by 2030.
IMC Purchases Fuel Cell Electric Trucks
IMC, a marine drayage company, unveiled its fleet of 50 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks.
Get to Know SED's 2024 WISE Award Winners
Smart Energy Decisions presented the third annual WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards at our recent Net Zero Forum. As part of International Women’s Day, we want to share details on these winners and raise the profile of the important work being done by women in energy and sustainability.
Nutrien Completes GHG Phase 1 Abatement Program
Nutrien, a provider of crop inputs and services, completed its GHG Phase I abatement program, which included a number of nitrous oxide abatement projects and energy and emission efficiency upgrades.
Jefferies Financial Discloses Emissions, Buys RECs
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. disclosed its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and measured seven categories of Scope 3 emissions.
Klarna Lowers GHG Emissions by 25%
Klarna, an AI-powered global payments provider and shopping assistant, announced its sustainability achievements from the past year, including a 25% reduction in its overall absolute carbon footprint in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Stellantis to Decarbonize Tech in South America
Stellantis announced an investment plan for the South American region totaling €5.6 billion (R$30 billion) from 2025 to 2030 to support the launch of over 40 new products along with the development of new Bio-Hybrid technologies and decarbonization technologies across the automotive supply chain.
Vitesco Technologies Adds Solar
Vitesco Technologies, a provider of modern powertrain technologies and solutions for electromobility, commissioned a solar sustainability project developed at its Seguin, Texas, manufacturing plant.
Schools of Tarrytowns Adds Solar, Lighting Improvements
The Public Schools of Tarrytowns plans to improve its sustainability and renewable energy efforts with lighting improvements, energy management systems upgrades and a solar PV initiative with a capacity of 832.2 kWdc.
SEC Adopts Rules to Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures
The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings.
NY State Funds Electric School Bus Charging Infrastructure
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that funding is now available for electric school bus charging infrastructure.
Meta Adds Solar in Missouri
Meta Platforms, Inc. signed two long-term Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreements for the Kelso Solar Project in Scott County, Missouri.
Reaching Sustainability Goals Through Renewable Energy Procurement
The integration of renewable purchasing is a popular, but potentially complicated, step in meeting sustainability goals that can significantly cut your company’s market-based Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This article from Constellation explores several models for organizations to leverage for offsite renewable energy procurement, each with its own structure and benefits.
Bradley University Adds Community Solar
Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, has entered into a community solar agreement to save approximately $115,000 annually.
NYC Launches Green Economy Plan
New York City announced the release of the Green Economy Action Plan, which provides a roadmap to help the city combat climate change by adding electric vehicle chargers, commercialization pathways for climate tech startups and tax incentives for bat
Scania Opens Battery Plant, Expands Electric Products
Scania, a provider of transport solutions including trucks and buses for heavy transport applications, achieved goals toward a sustainable transport system in 2023 by the opening of a battery assembly plant to enable large-scale production of electri
SRP Commits to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
The SRP board of directors approved revisions to SRP’s 2035 Sustainability Goals that establish more ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency and electrification, and conserve water.
GSK Signs European Solar VPPA
Global biopharma company GSK announced it signed a virtual power purchase agreement for solar power in Europe.
Straus Family Creamery Launches Sustainability Program
Straus Family Creamery, a manufacturer of organic dairy products, announces its new Organic Dairy Sustainability Incentive Program and new farm partnerships.
Los Alamos County Adds Solar, Battery Storage
The Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved the Foxtail Flats Solar and Storage agreements for 170 MW of solar power from the Four Corners Area and 80 MW of battery storage.
Lockheed Martin: Driving Company-wide Energy and Water Efficiency Through the Energy Playbook
Since the inception of its Go Green program in 2007, Lockheed Martin has implemented and refined its energy management program to meet the various iterations of company goals. In this column from Better Buildings, learn how challenges posed by energy and water efficiency accounting and renewable energy opportunities were overcome with the creation of the Lockheed Martin Energy Playbook (EPB).
Polaris Signs 22-MW VPPA in Texas
Polaris, a powersports vehicle manufacturer, signed a 22-MW virtual power purchase agreement for renewable energy.
Weekend Reads: The Energy Permitting Conundrum; Satellites Track Methane
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
EPA to Decarbonize Ports
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the launch of the $3 billion Clean Ports Program to fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure.
Southwest Airlines Invests $30M in SAF
Southwest Airlines Co. made a $30 million investment into the development of a sustainable aviation fuel production facility.
Clark County School District Conducts Energy Efficiency Projects
Clark County School District in Nevada plans to conduct several energy efficiency projects including implementing and maintaining advanced lighting and control upgrades.
Walmart Suppliers Lead the Charge, Help Deliver Project Gigaton Goal More Than Six Years Early
Walmart's Project Gigaton called for the retailer's suppliers to reduce, avoid or sequester 1 gigaton — that’s 1 billion metric tons — of GHG emissions in product value chains by 2030. In this column, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Kathleen McLaughlin explains how this goal was reached six years early.
