Energy Management Articles
SJW Group cuts emissions with clean energy, biofuels, solar installations
SJW Group, a California water and wastewater utility, is aiming to purchase 100% carbon-free power by the end of 2021, which is expected to save 4,682 tons of CO2 from 2019, and complete the installation of on-site solar, according to their newly rel
Why Corporate Sustainability Must Change
Developing a corporate sustainability strategy has never been more important. In this column, Patrick Flynn, Senior Director of Sustainability for Salesforce discusses how new technologies, partnerships, and robust environmental data give companies a chance to do well and do good, while making the biggest positive impact .
BNEF finds emissions could drop 60% through electrification of Europe
A new report published by BloombergNEF Feb. 11 found that greenhouse gas emissions could be reduce by 60% between 2020 and 2050 through the electrification of the transport, buildings and industrial sectors in Europe.
Volvo Trucks begins installation of EV charging infrastructure
Volvo Trucks has begun the installation of charging infrastructure for a fleet of electrified commercial trucks, which is being implemented in partnership with Greenlots, a member of the Shell Group.
Claremont Hotel to save $300K from energy efficiency upgrades
Claremont Club & Spa in the San Francisco Bay Area expects to see more than $300,000 in energy cost savings through a project to improve the hotel's energy efficiency.
DOE announces $74 million in energy efficiency research
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Feb. 10 that will be allocating $74 million for 63 projects to research, develop and test energy-efficient building practices, awarded to institutions such as National Laboratories, universities, small business
Belfonti rolls out efficiency upgrades across commercial portfolio
A Connecticut-based real estate company has successfully completed energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across its portfolio of offices and independent living and multi-family apartment complexes.
Tempur Sealy invests in solar power for manufacturing facility
Tempur Sealy International announced Feb. 10 that its largest mattress manufacturing facility, located in Albuquerque, N.M., will be receiving locally-generated renewable energy that will reduce the amount of electricity purchased from the public utility by approximately 2 million kWh.
Go behind the scenes as Amazon develops a new electric vehicle
Amazon ordered 100,000 electric delivery vehicles—the largest-ever order of electric delivery vehicles—as part of the company's commitment to meet the Paris Agreement 10 years early. In this column and video from Amazon, see how the order will be fulfilled.
American Eagle reaffirms commitment to carbon neutrality
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. reaffirmed Feb. 7 their sustainability commitments made last year, ensuring they are on track and re-emphasizing the commitment made to carbon neutrality by the year 2030.
UPS invests in electric delivery vans, orders 10,000 vehicles
UPS announced Jan. 29 that they have purchased 10,000 electric vehicles from Arrival, which will be rolled out in their UK, Europe and North America delivery routes from 2020 to 2024, and has made an investment in the UK-based electric van company.
Boston University plans largest carbon-netural building in the city
Boston University has unveiled plans for its new 305-foot-tall Center for Computing and Data Sciences, which will become the largest carbon-neutral building in the city of Boston and help the university on its path to be carbon neutral by 2040.
Weekend Reads: Bernie's plan for federally-run electricity production; Airbnb's initiative for sustainable travel
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Walmart, Salesforce now receiving power from newly operational wind farm
A 205 MW wind farm in Illinois that will supply power to Walmart and Salesforce was recently competed and is now delivering clean power to the commercial customers.
GM accelerates sustainability commitments
General Motors announced the acceleration of their previous sustainability commitments this week, with a new goal to source renewable energy 10 years earlier than originally stated.
Saint-Gobain enters into its largest clean energy agreement
Saint-Gobain North America has entered into its largest clean energy agreement to date by signing a 12-year VPPA with the Blooming Grove Wind Farm in McLean County, Ill., to offset its CO2 emission in the U.S.
City of St. Peter completes $2.6M energy efficiency project
The City of St. Peter, Minn., completed Jan. 6 an energy efficiency overhaul financed through a $2.6 million Energy Savings Performance Contract.
Wind farm to power Nike operations is now operational
A 307 MW wind farm in Texas that will supply power to Nike and Austin Energy has been completed, project developers announced Feb. 6.
Lake Tahoe Airport completes rooftop solar installation
The Lake Tahoe Airport is celebrating the installation of a rooftop solar system, which is expected to provide 95% of the airport's electricity needs and makes it the first building in South Lake Tahoe to run on solar power.
Adobe Steps Up for Climate Action
In today’s landscape, it’s critical for businesses to step up as global corporate citizens, and that means reducing environmental impact and mitigating climate change. In this column, Adobe, a long-standing supporter of the transition to a low-carbon economy - and a 2020 Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Award winner - reviews their progress and next steps.
Facebook, Google, AT&T claim top spots among 2019 corporate energy buyers
Facebook, Google and AT&T topped the list of the 2019 Top 10 Large Energy Buyers in a report that reveals a total of 9.33 GW renewable energy procurement in the U.S.
Daimler enters agreement for 100% RE to power German plants
Daimler, the German auto manufacturing corporation that includes Mercedes-Benz, will have 100% of its demand for its German production sites covered with a combination of solar, wind and hydroelectric power.
New Hampshire to use VW settlement to fund EV charger overhaul
New Hampshire will be installing electric vehicle fast chargers along six major routes in the state, funded by a $4.6 million settlement from Volkswagen Group following a diesel emissions lawsuit.
Lower Hudson Valley plans 80 MW of battery storage projects
The Lower Hudson Valley region of New York State will be receiving four 20 MW battery storage projects thanks to funding from an incentive award from the New York State Energy Research and Development.
University of Akron included in Ohio city LED overhaul
The University of Akron and the City of Akron, Ohio, are undergoing the installation of 252 new LED streetlights in the South Exchange Street Corridor neighborhood of the city.
New Jersey school district installs 1,470 kW of rooftop solar
The Elizabeth Public School Board of Education in Elizabeth, N.J., will be receiving two new rooftop solar projects totaling approximately 1,470 kW in a system that is expected to produce 1,800,000 kWh in the first year.
Today’s Leaders. Tomorrow’s Heroes: Adam Shalapin, Ball Corporation
For Adam Shalapin, Ball Corporation’s Global Sustainability Manager, helping the manufacturer cut 25% of emissions of each beverage container they make is more than a corporate mission. Adam’s video is the first in a new series from Duke Energy Renewables: “Today’s Leaders. Tomorrow’s Heroes.” This new series is all about leaders in renewable energy, their internal drive, leadership style, and the courage to "do differently."
William & Mary to source 50% of electricity from solar
College of William & Mary announced Jan. 30 that they signed an agreement that will allow them to source nearly 50% of the campus’s electricity needs through solar energy.
LA Sanitation commits to electrifying refuse truck fleet by 2035
Los Angeles Sanitation committed during a panel discussion on Jan. 23 to completely electrifying its refuse truck fleet, replacing its existing fleet of natural gas refuse trucks, by 2035 on the path to zero-emissions.
Mercedes-Benz launches blockchain to track supplier emissions
Mercedes-Benz launched Jan. 30 a project to increase transparency on emission in their supply chain by using blockchain technology to track emissions throughout the value chain.
