Energy Management Articles
Eastman Chemical releases 2030 carbon neutrality target
Eastman announced Dec. 1 that it is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and is aligning its targets with the Paris Agreement.
Burger King to deploy fast EV charging stations at 10 NE locations
Burger King will be installing EV charging stations at ten key locations in the Northeast, the company announced Dec. 3.
Most companies are planning to invest in energy projects in 2021, survey finds
A new survey conducted by Johnson Controls found that more than half of organizations plan to increase investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology next year, with 85% claiming that reducing energy costs was a highly important driver of investment.
Extra Space Storage plans 30 more solar installations at facilities
Extra Space Storage will be developing solar energy systems at 30 additional properties following the signing of contracts with a project developer.
Maryland recognized by DOE for energy efficiency efforts
The State of Maryland was recognized Dec. 2 by the Department of Energy’s Better Building Challenge for its advances in energy efficiency and for reducing energy intensity by 20% over its 9-million-square-foot buildings portfolio.
The Value of Microgrids: Challenges and Opportunities
Today's energy landscape is riddled with challenges – which are unfortunately fitting with the many difficulties 2020 has delivered. The rising frequency and severity of extreme weather events in recent years have underscored the need for improved energy resiliency, while COVID-19 reminds us how vulnerable we are to disruptions that impact the production and distribution of goods and services. As this white paper from Bloom Energy notes, power outages have a huge impact on businesses, leading to tangible expenses and ongoing business disruption, so implementing localized microgrids is now a strategic imperative for businesses.
Vail Resorts to achieve 93% renewable electricity by 2023
Vail Resorts announced Dec. 1 that it will be 93% powered by renewable electricity across all its resorts by 2023 through some key deals that the company recently completed.
Uber, JetBlue, and other transportation leaders join The Climate Pledge
Uber, JetBlue, Boom Supersonic, Rivian and Cabify announced Dec. 2 that they are the newest signatories of Amazon’s The Climate Pledge representing a growing commitment within the transportation sector to transitioning to a green economy.
St. Louis rolls out electric bus charging management system
The St. Louis Metro Transit is planning the largest U.S. battery-electric bus fleet changing project with a capacity of 4.35 MW, made of 20 150 kW and three 450 kW chargers.
Daimler Trucks collaborates on massive charging hub for electric trucks
Daimler Trucks North America announced Dec. 1 a new project that will result in the creation of a large public charging site for medium- and heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles, the first of its kind in the United States.
Lansinoh eyes decade-long climate neutrality target
Lansinoh announced Nov. 30 that it is targeting climate neutrality by 2030.
Carrier Global to reduce customer carbon footprint by one gigaton
Carrier Global Corporation announced Nov. 30 that it intends to reduce its customers' carbon footprint by more than one gigaton and to be carbon neutral across its operations by 2030.
Navigating the Energy Transition
As commercial and industrial companies move to address sustainability, it is clear that historical methods of simply purchasing power are a thing of the past. This white paper from Priority Power explores market trends and how the energy transition is affecting commercial and industrial behavior when addressing energy supply solutions.
Canadian survey finds increased focus on green financing
A new survey conducted in Canada found that 98% of issuers and investors are already factoring sustainable investing into their financial activities.
Floating solar project to power municipal water treatment in Calif. town
The Town of Windsor in California will cover 90% of the energy needs of its water reclamation plant with power from a 1.78 MW floating solar project.
The Mondaine Group achieves carbon neutrality
The Mondaine Group announced Nov. 19 that it is now one of the first carbon-neutral watch companies in the world and achieved net zero emissions in 2020.
Weekend reads: Inside a solar-powered tiny home; What John Kerry's new post means for the climate change struggle
It's a long holiday weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Diageo Sustainable Solutions
Do you care about creating a world where the products and brands we choose are truly sustainable? Do you have an idea for an innovation that could make a difference – now? Would you benefit from skills and resources to accelerate your innovation? The Diageo Sustainable Solutions programme is calling upon innovators to share their ideas and solutions for growing brands and businesses sustainably.
U.S. Steel Corp. closes $63M green bond to fund low-emission furnace
United States Steel Corporation announced Nov. 24 the closing of a $63.4 million green bond from which the proceeds will fund work on a new low-emission electric arc furnace at the Fairfield Works location.
RMI receives capital from Bezos Fund for building efficiency campaigning
Rocky Mountain Institute recently announced that it was awarded $8 million from the Bezos Earth Fund to advocate for and support the adoption of policies that accelerate the transition to carbon-free buildings in the U.S.
Hasbro reaches RE target with offsets and credits
Hasbro announced Nov. 24 that it achieved 99.4% renewable energy sourcing through investment in renewable energy credits and carbon offsets in 2019 and 2020.
New emissions reporting standard addresses carbon footprint of lending and investment
The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) announced Nov. 18 that it released the first global standard for measuring and reporting emissions associated with loans and investments.
Philly Met uses Penn.'s first retroactive C-PACE to cover past energy upgrades
The owners of the Met Philadelphia announced Nov. 25 that it is retroactively using Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing to pay for energy efficiency upgrades to the building that occurred in 2018, a first for the commonwealth.
New report outlines top priorities in energy for the next year
Energy transformation and sustainability economies are set to be the biggest focus in the energy and environment industry in the coming year as the industry evolves to face new challenges, a new report found.
Energy management with the big picture in mind
The latest NRG white paper, “Energy management with the big picture in mind,” provides a blueprint for turning all that’s possible— resiliency, reliability, sustainability, cost-effectiveness — into one seamless solution for success.
Crown covers 100% of U.S., Canada operations with Texas wind power
Crown Holdings announced Nov. 20 that it has become the first metal packaging manufacturer to power its U.S. and Canadian operations on 100% renewable energy.
Australian real estate firm goes 100% carbon neutral with local credits
ISPT announced Nov. 17 that it is officially 100% carbon neutral across all its owned and operated properties, including its corporate offices.
Vodafone ramps up carbon neutral goal to ten years earlier than planned
Vodafone announced Nov. 23 that it is committed to achieving net zero emissions in its global operations by 2040 and that its 2030 carbon reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative, particularly its goal to eliminate Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
Weekend reads: Jeff Bezos' climate change grant; Using public lands for RE generation
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
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.
