Energy Management Articles
FIFA World Cup headquarters receives sustainability certification
FIFA World Cup 2022 celebrated a list of energy efficiency achievements within its network, including the Al Janoub Stadium and the FIFA World Cup 2022 headquarters in Doha achieving sustainable building certifications.
Ferrero to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50%
Ferrero announced Oct. 21 that it plans to reduce end-to-end greenhouse gas emissions by 43% per ton of product before 2030.
Insights from the 2020 Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum - Summer Edition
As we look forward to the winter edition of the Virtual Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum, December 7-11, let's take a look back at our summer VRESF. This Insights report, part of our continuing series, offers a recap of each general session to give you the flavor of this thought-provoking and actionable content.
New York expands Clean Energy Standard to increase RE generation
Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York announced Oct. 15 the expansion of the state's Clean Energy Standard by the New York State Public Service Commission to grant the state authority to issue a Request for Proposals for new renewable power generation sources.
Corporate PPAs to account for 20% of new RE generation in the U.S. by 2030
U.S. corporations will be responsible for nearly 20% of all utility-scale renewable power capacity additions over the next decade, a new study found.
Harvey Gulf to retrofit four LNG-fueled vessels with energy storage system
Harvey Gulf announced Oct. 19 that it will be retrofitting four LNG-fueled Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) with an advanced Energy Storage System (ESS).
Brambles targets carbon neutrality by 2025
Brambles announced Oct. 20 its new 2025 strategy for improving supply chain sustainability and being carbon neutral with 100% renewable electricity.
Westfield completes onsite solar at three locations
Three Westfield shopping centers will now be powered by onsite solar after individual installations went live at each respective location.
Yale achieves LEED Gold certification at two campuses
Yale University announced Oct. 14 that its Pauli Murray and Benjamin Franklin Colleges achieved LEED Gold certification this year.
Integrated Renewable Energy - A Simpler Renewable Solution
Today, organizations are looking to integrate clean energy commitments as part of their business plans. This white paper from AEP Energy's Customer Insights explores how to easily reach ESG sustainability goals with an Integrated Renewable Energy solution.
BMO Financial reaches 100% RE goal with credits
BMO Financial Group announced Oct. 15 that it achieved its goal to match 100% of its electricity use with renewable energy.
Penn State begins purchasing 70 MW from solar project
Penn State University announced Oct. 15 that it began purchasing renewable electricity from a 70 MW solar project in Franklin County.
Volvo Trucks granted $21M to deploy EV freight trucks in CA
Volvo Trucks North America announced Oct. 19 that it received an award of $21.7 million in grants from the U.S. EPA and South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to deploy 70 electric trucks in Southern California for regional freight distribution and drayage.
Weekend reads: Enforcing corporate responsibility; The most energy-efficient U.S. state
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
How to Engage Your Supply Chain in Sustainability
Companies are continuously looking for innovative ways to future-proof their business and advance their goals. In this white paper from Edison Energy, see how integrating sustainability into their supply chain strategy has proven to be a pragmatic yet impactful approach.
Companies begin to test new agricultural credits for carbon goals
Several large corporate customers became the first companies to commit to purchasing verified agricultural credits to support farmers and incentivize carbon sequestration through the planting of natural "carbon sinks".
Hillsboro rolls out hydropower system in city water pipes
The City of Hillsboro, Ore., announced Oct. 14 the completion of a city water pipeline project that could generate between 185,000 and 200,000 kWh of clean, renewable electricity each year.
DOE grants $65M for energy-efficient building program
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Oct. 13 up to $65 million for its Connected Communities funding opportunity that would allow commercial and residential buildings to leverage the latest technology in energy-efficient building design and management.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 11: The Future of the Grid is Distributed with Doug Sansom
Why is the future of the grid distributed? Customers want control over the cost of energy. They also want reliability and choice. Additionally, access to cost-efficient energy is a business necessity. On this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Doug Sansom, Director of DER Sales for NRG, discusses how these reasons combined with new lower-cost technology are the driving force behind capital spending for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). According to a Wood Mackenzie report, DER capacity will reach 387 gigawatts by 2025, propelled by $110 billion in investments such as battery storage, electric vehicle infrastructure, and grid-interactive appliance sales.
Kimberly-Clark, HPE, Manheim strike deal with 108 MW solar project
Kimberly-Clark, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Manheim will soon be receiving power from a 108 MW solar project under construction in Texas through a special agreement with the power company.
Anaheim bus system plans solar-powered EV charging hub
The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) announced Sept. 22 a 20-year contract for the management of the charging infrastructure for its 46 electric bus fleet, including a 545 kW solar canopy that will provide 25% of the total expected energy consumption.
Konica Minolta Healthcare completes rooftop solar at HQ
Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas announced Oct. 14 the completion of a 461 kW rooftop solar installation at its headquarters in Wayne, N.J.
Preparing for the Energy Transition, Part 1: Immediate Steps For Commercial & Industrial Facilities
Many of today’s commercial and industrial facilities seek smart, scalable plans for the energy transition. This white paper from Shell Energy outlines four strategies that businesses can take now to start greening their operations on the path to long-term decarbonization. Download this report to learn about practical, forward-thinking sustainability solutions for businesses and enterprises.
Austin Central Library saves $100K by optimizing solar installation
Austin Central Library announced Oct. 14 that it saved more than $100,000 in annual energy costs, in part through the implementation of energy management technology that resulted in 30% higher utilization of a 157 MWh solar array in Downtown Austin.
CyrusOne shifts focus to design of energy-efficient data centers
CyrusOne sourced 18.2% renewable energy in 2019 and is in the process of designing data centers that are more energy-efficient from day 1.
The Home Depot inks PPA with solar + storage in Texas
The Home Depot announced Oct. 13 that it will be procuring 75 MW of clean energy from a 284 MW solar and storage project, which could be enough electricity to power more than 150 stores nationwide.
Preparing for the Energy Transition, Part 1: Immediate Steps For C&I Facilities
Many of today’s commercial and industrial facilities seek smart, scalable plans for the energy transition. This white paper from Shell Energy outlines four strategies that businesses can take now to start greening their operations on the path to long-term decarbonization.
New Jersey promotes efficiency incentives for businesses
New Jersey businesses could soon have 80% of costs covered for energy efficiency upgrades through a new program advertised by the state’s Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU).
PepsiCo releases first updates on $1 billion green bond
PepsiCo released Oct. 13 an update on the allocation of its previously announced $1 billion green bond, including low-carbon fleet upgrades and a $98 million green R&D facility.
Williams-Sonoma saves 9.3M kWh through use of organic cotton
Williams-Sonoma released Oct. 13 its annual sustainability report, detailing its inclusion on Fortune’s ‘Change the World’ 2020 List and reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12% since 2017.
