Energy Management Articles
Wendy’s Restaurants Adopt Solar, REC
Over 130 Wendy's company and franchise locations are enrolled in community solar and renewable energy certificates (RECs).
City of Campbell Adds EV Charging
The City of Campbell is now able to deliver sustainable energy for its first electric vehicle in its Public Works Service Center.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Achieves 50% Use of RE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced it lowered emissions primarily through a transition to clean energy and surpassed its 2025 target of sourcing 50% renewable electricity for the past two consecutive years.
Koppers Achieves 50% Reduction in Emissions
Koppers Holdings Inc. accomplished its 2030 goal of a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions seven years ahead of schedule.
Beazer Homes Completes Initial GHG Inventory
Beazer Homes announced the completion of the company’s first GHG inventory, showing significant GHG reductions over the most recent three years.
Massachusetts DOE Adds EV Charging Systems
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is adding electric vehicle charging systems via its Clean Peak Energy Standard (CPS), a first-in-the-nation program established in 2020.
Regency Centers Opens EV Charging in North Carolina
Regency Centers Corporation announced the opening of a new fast charging station at Blakeney Town Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
How Google is working with utilities to create a new model for clean energy
Google is launching a first-of-its-kind clean energy partnership built around a new clean transition rate that can be replicated in many electricity markets across the United States. Over the past two years, the company has worked with partners across the U.S. to create a new, scalable pathway for utilities and large energy users to invest in clean firm capacity and accelerate the commercial deployment of advanced, clean technologies like geothermal energy.
Kenvue Increases RE, Lowers Emissions
Kenvue Inc., a consumer health products company, announced that investments in energy efficiency and decarbonization projects have resulted in Scope 1 and 2 GHG reductions of 26% since 2020.
U.S. Steel Reduces Emissions by 15% at BR1 Plant
United States Steel Corporation achieved a 15% reduction in Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity at its Big River Steel 1 (BR1) from its 2021 baseline year.
Keurig Dr Pepper Lowers Emissions by 15%
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. made significant progress on its 2030 goals to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% and Scope 3 emissions in select categories by 15% compared to 2018.
Cabot Corporation Reports Emissions Progress
Cabot Corporation announced the achievement of nine of its 2025 Sustainability Goals ahead of schedule, including the reduction of its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 330,000 metric tons (MT) CO2e compared to calendar year 2022.
MetLife Curtails Emissions by 44%
MetLife, Inc. lowered emissions by 44% compared to a 2019 baseline through measures such as increasing energy efficiency and reducing consumption at offices, greening vehicle fleets and reducing business travel.
Edgewell’s Emissions Decline by 23.5%
Edgewell Personal Care Company, a consumer products manufacturer, lowered its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 23.5% versus FY19 baseline.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: DEI Impact Awards Nominations Due June 28
The deadline to submit nominations for Smart Energy Decisions' 2024 DEI Impact Awards has been extended to Friday, June 28.
Targeting 1 Million Tonnes of Impact
Did you know certain refrigerants have a global warming potential over 10,000 times that of CO2? Refrigerant emissions don’t get the fanfare that buildings and renewable energy generation do, but in this column, Second Nature's Bridget Flynn explains why campuses are the right target to take responsibility for these fugitive emissions.
T. Rowe Price Reaches 48% Environmentally Certified Real Estate
T. Rowe Price, a global investment management and retirement firm, achieved 48% environmentally certified real estate by square footage by year-end 2023.
PepsiCo’s Emissions Fall by 13%
PepsiCo, a beverage and snacks company, achieved some goals ahead of schedule, including lowering Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 13% and total Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 5% year over year.
Weekend Reads: U.S. Military Driving Clean Tech; Renewables Project Backlog
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Phillips 66 Lowers Manufacturing Emissions by 17%
Phillips 66 reached a 17% reduction of manufacturing-related emissions from Scope 1 and 2 operated assets and a 7% reduction of products manufactured and sold in Scope 3 emissions from operated assets.
Avantor Beats Emissions Target by Two Years
Avantor, Inc., a global provider of products and services in the life sciences and advanced technologies industries, achieved its 2025 emissions reduction target two years ahead of schedule, lowering operational GHG emissions by 16.7% from 2019 to 2023.
CapitaLand Investment Adds Scope 3 Categories, RE
Singapore-based CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) announced the incorporation of three new Scope 3 categories that are material to its operations: purchased goods and operations, fuel- and energy-related activities and upstream transportation and distribution.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 104 - Circular Economy and Sustainable Deconstruction at City of Boulder
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 104 PrintEmail Circular Economy and Sustainable Deconstruction: A Unique Approach at the City of Boulder Listen on your Preferred Podcast Player » In this episode, Debra Chanil welcomes Emily Freeman, Circular Economy Policy Advisor of the City of Boulder. Freeman highlights strides in three core principles of the circular economy and how Boulder's initiatives align with the city's ambitious climate action goals. As Boulder continues its journey towards carbon neutrality, Freeman's insights offer a blueprint for other cities and organizations seeking to integrate circular economy principles into their sustainability strategies and policies.
Montgomery County Bus Fleet Adds Microgrid For EV Charging
Montgomery County, Maryland began construction on an integrated microgrid infrastructure project that will feature electric bus charging and on-site green hydrogen production powered by solar and battery energy storage.
Dow Tops 50% of Electricity From RE
Dow now sources over 50% of the company’s purchased electricity — more than 1,000 megawatts (MW) — from renewables, exceeding its 2025 target of 750 MW.
University of Notre Dame Adds EV Network
The University of Notre Dame is building a new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for use by its students, faculty, staff and maintenance fleet.
Fort Detrick Adds BESS
The U.S. Army Installation Fort Detrick in Maryland added a 6 MW/6MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
Zuora Achieves 100% RE, Commits to SBTi Goals
Zuora, Inc., a monetization suite for businesses that offer usage-based models, subscription bundles and other options, announced that it reached 100% renewable energy for the company’s global real estate footprint for the second consecutive year.
Salesforce Announces Strategic Climate Investments
Salesforce announced three climate initiatives including carbon removal solutions, an expansion of its renewable energy portfolio, and a grant opportunity for nonprofits advancing a just energy transition.
Carrier's Targets Validated by SBTi
Carrier Global Corporation, a global climate and energy solutions provider, announced its GHG reduction goals including a target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
