Energy Management Articles
Weekend Reads: Sustainability at the Olympics; Solving the Interconnection Backlog
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Salesforce Survey Reveals AI Optimism — and Concerns
More than six in 10 sustainability professionals report their company must balance AI’s benefits with environmental costs, according to a survey from Salesforce.
TravelCenters of America Building Public Truck Charging Station
TravelCenters of America (TA) has broken ground on one of the country’s first publicly accessible medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) truck charging stations at its TA Ontario, California travel center.
600+ NYC Facilities to Participate in Summer Energy Reduction Program
New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Louis A. Molina announced a new expansion of the City’s successful Demand Response program to further reduce energy consumption, cut emissions, and protect the grid this summer.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 106 - Heard at REF: PIVOT! How to Keep Advancing Your Strategy When Everything Changes
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Sarah Johnston, Managing Director of Marketing and Carbon Differentiated Strategy at Calpine, discusses corporate sustainability targets and the challenges of achieving them, particularly among the recent changes in SEC and SBTi guidelines. This was the opening keynote at SED’s recent Renewable Energy Forum.
Mohawk Exceeds GHG Emissions Intensity Goal
Mohawk Industries announced it has exceeded its GHG emissions intensity goal in 2023, with a reduction of 36% from its 2010 baseline. The global flooring manufacturer also posted a reduction in its carbon footprint of over 17% since 2018.
BKV's Overall Emissions Drop 38%
BKV Corporation (BKV), a natural gas producer in the Barnett Shale, announced a reduction of overall GHG emissions by over 38% compared to a 2021 baseline assessment.
Starbucks to Deploy 40 MW Solar
Starbucks has partnered to deploy more than 40 megawatts of solar energy in Illinois communities.
CU Boulder Signs for Off-Site Solar
The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) joined a 5-MWdc virtual net metering agreement for off-site solar power.
DHL Partners for Clean Power and SAF
DHL Group has signed an agreement for green power procurements including electricity and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
European Parliament President-Elect Keeps Emissions Goals
European Parliament Plenary President Elect Ursula von der Leyen announced that she plans to maintain the emission reduction goals set for 2030 and 2050.
Ascend Elements Commits to Setting SBTi Goals
Ascend Elements, a Massachusetts-based battery materials company, committed to setting emissions reduction targets at the pace and scale required by climate science and in accordance with the Paris Agreement goals and is developing science-based targets for review and validation by The Science Based Target Initiative's (SBTi) technical experts.
Mars Lowers Emissions by 16%
Mars, a snacks and pet care products and veterinary services manufacturer, continued to decouple carbon emissions from business growth by lowering absolute GHG emissions in the full value chain by 16% since 2015.
Bowman Consulting Group Installs Public EV Charging
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd., a national engineering services firm, finished the installation and activation of its first company-owned, stand-alone electric vehicle charging stations.
City of Norfolk: Watts Going Down Energy Efficiency Campaign
In 2022, Norfolk City Council adopted a resolution around the commitment to reduce energy consumption by 20% as part of the Better Buildings Challenge. To increase awareness of participation, the City’s Environmental Sustainability Division created the Watts Going Down, Norfolk campaign, which has engaged 87% of City staff.
EPA Provides $4.3 Billion in Climate Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 25 selected applications for over $4.3 billion in grants to implement community-driven solutions to lower air pollution and accelerate the clean energy transition.
Michigan Funds Electric Aviation Projects
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist announced that four projects will receive $6.25 million in total funding to scale critical Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) infrastructure such as charging networks and energy efficiency.
Just Salad Completes GHG Inventory
Fast-casual restaurant company Just Salad completed corporate GHG inventory across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 in partnership with Greenplaces.
Hawaiian Electric Updates EV Roadmap
Hawaiian Electric released an updated version of its Electrification of Transportation (EoT) Strategic Roadmap to support the growing electric vehicle market.
PPG Lowers Emissions by 10%
PPG, a paints, coatings and specialty materials manufacturer, announced a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions within the company's own operations against its 50% reduction by 2030 target that was validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Maryland Expands EV Charging
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the state received $12.1 million in federal funding as part of the first round of conditional awards to expand electric vehicle charging sites under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
Rhode Island First State to Finish Phase 1 of NEVI
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced the state’s achievement as the first state in the nation to complete Phase 1 of the alternative fuel corridor under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.
10 Takeaways from Amazon’s Latest Sustainability Report
Five years into The Climate Pledge, Amazon's 2023 Sustainability Report showcases its progress in becoming a more sustainable company. This column presents highlights from the report, including how the company is meeting its energy goals, making strides to decarbonize its transportation and delivery fleet, improving delivery efficiency to reduce emissions, investing in climate solutions and more.
Kinder Morgan’s Emissions Fall by 8%
Kinder Morgan, Inc. announced the reduction of absolute methane emissions by 8% from 2021.
Weekend Reads: EV Chargers Set to Surpass Gas Pumps; Decarbonizing America's Busiest Ports
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
IHG Hotels Builds Low Carbon Hotels
IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global hospitality company, announced the launch of its Low Carbon Pioneers program, which brings together energy efficient hotels that have no fossil fuels combusted on-site and are backed by renewable energy.
California Launches Renewable Hydrogen Hub
The Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the signing of a $12.6 billion agreement, including up to $1.2 billion from the DOE and $11.4 billion in public and private matching funds.
WEBINAR REPLAY: 2024 State of Corporate Sustainability
The Annual State of Corporate Sustainability Report takes a deep dive into understanding the biggest drivers, motivators, and challenges facing professionals dedicated to making our built environment more sustainable. This year is no different; built from the perspective of over 200+ industry professionals, this year’s findings showed that both energy and sustainability professionals have critical roles to play in meeting corporate ESG goals. This webinar will review key findings from the report from the perspective of a panel of experts.
Deloitte Survey: Majority of US Companies Report Progress on Sustainability
Over three-quarters of executives announced significant or moderate progress toward their sustainability goals in the past year, according to Deloitte's 2024 "Sustainability Action Report."
Healthcare Realty Trust Sets 2032 Goals
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated announced it set new goals that include a 15% reduction in energy use by 2032 over a 2022 baseline and a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032 over a 2022 baseline.
