Energy Management Articles
Gerdau Steel plans 80 MW BTM solar facility
Gerdau Long Steel North America announced June 2 that they have entered into a 20-year PPA for one of the country’s largest behind-the-meter solar facilities.
UPS seeks carbon negative June by matching carbon offsets
UPS announced June 1 that they will be matching the carbon offsets of participating shipments throughout the month of June in honor of World Environment Day on June 5.
Today’s Leaders. Tomorrow’s Heroes: Jana Ganion, Blue Lake Rancheria
"Tapping into a sense of confidence, resiliency, and solutions-oriented approach is critical to getting this work done.” For Jana Ganion, Blue Lake Rancheria’s Sustainability and Government Affairs Director, helping the Native American tribal organization achieve zero net carbon emissions by 2030 is crucial to tackling the “issue of our time:” climate change. Jana’s video is part of a series from Duke Energy Renewables: “Today’s Leaders. Tomorrow’s Heroes.”
Newmont cuts emissions intensity by 13.7%, seeks RE
Newmont reported June 1 that they have seen a drop in emissions and energy use due to operational improvements despite an increase in overall production and in 2019 sourced 22.4% of their global electricity from renewable sources.
Maine town plans 277 streetlight LED retrofit
The Town of Camden, Maine, approved an LED retrofit of 277 streetlights that is expected to reduce energy consumption by 66% and reduce streetlight operational costs by 76% within the first year.
Empire State Building shines as leader in building efficiency
The Empire State Building, one of the most recognized buildings in the world, is standing out as an exemplar of energy efficiency after its leadership cut the carbon emissions associated with its operation by 40% through investing $30 million over the last decade into energy upgrades.
Weekend reads: Renewables granted extension on tax credits; The EU's greenest COVID recovery plan
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Anheuser-Busch collaborates on sustainable rice production
A partnership between Anheuser-Busch and Indigo Agriculture resulted in a 26.6% reduction of methane emissions due to changes in their rice production techniques.
Pasadena completes largest EV fast-charging lot in U.S.
The City of Pasadena, Calif., awarded a contract to an electric vehicle fast-charger producer to install 20 DC fast chargers at the Marengo Charging Plaza, making it the largest public-access DC fast charging location in the U.S.
Adidas, Allbirds team up to make footwear with no carbon footprint
Shoe brands Allbirds and Adidas announced this week that they are teaming up to collaborate on improving the sustainability of their supply chains and decreasing the carbon footprint of the footwear industry.
Columbus surpasses Ohio EV adoption target
Residents of Columbus, Ohio, surpassed the state's EV adoption goals created in 2016 and were found to have purchased 3,323 electric vehicles over the past three years as a result of the state’s efforts to encourage EV adoption through large employers and providing free charging.
Maryland farm agrees to host 2.7 MW solar array
The Fritz Family Farms in New Windsor, Md., has agreed to use 12 acres of their 400 grain, hay and cattle farm as the site of a new 2.7 MW solar project that will sell clean energy to a local water and wastewater utility.
Tyson Foods cuts Scope 2 emissions in pursuit of 30% target
Tyson Foods cut greenhouse gas intensity by 5% and decreased Scope 2 emissions by 380,000 metric tons of CO2e in FY2019 and reported their sustainability successes in their newly released 2019 Sustainability Report.
The impact of renewable energy on electricity pricing in ERCOT
Energy markets rarely stay static. Understanding marketplace dynamics and emerging concepts like peak net load is vital. This new blog from NRG captures these factors and tangible strategies for businesses in Texas to consider as summer approaches.
New York completes two community solar projects
Commercial businesses and residents in the New York towns of Johnstown and Caledonia will soon have access to clean energy through two community solar projects that were just recently completed.
Oshkosh Corp. celebrates 18% drop in GHG emissions
Oshkosh Corporation has successfully decreased their greenhouse gas intensity by 7.6% and greenhouse gas emission by 18% since 2014.
Dayton Power & Light denied in effort to recover COVID-related losses
A request from Dayton Power and Light (DP&L) to recover revenues lost due to COVID-19 has been denied by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) in a ruling announced on May 20.
Northwestern University to source 11.9 MW of community solar
Northwestern University announced May 21 that they will be receiving 11.9 MW of energy from Illinois community solar projects through a new agreement.
New York town approves $1.9M energy efficiency overhaul
The City Council of Jamestown, N.Y., approved May 18 a resolution that will allow for energy efficiency upgrades totaling $1,947,574 to be implemented across the city.
Amazon commits €3.75 million to city greening research program
Amazon announced May 26 that they have committed €3.75 million to The Nature Conservancy’s Urban Greening program to seek climate-change resiliency solutions starting in three German cities.
Weekend reads: Testing solar in space; BP explores green hydrogen
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Stronger Together: Why Efficiency with Electrification Catalyzes Systems Change
In the late-2010s, the “electrify everything” movement emerged as a long-term solution to the ever-growing carbon emissions of the U.S. However, electrification as a decarbonizing strategy depends on using renewable power for new electric devices. In this column from IMT - the second in their "Stronger Together" series, Jake Duncan explores why energy efficiency is crucial to electrification.
Minn. city plans expansion to EV charging network
The city of St. Peter, Minn., approved the expansion of its electric vehicle charging infrastructure with the installation of a second charging station in a city parking lot.
Citi launches sustainability investment group
Citigroup announced May 19 that they are launching a new arm within its corporate and investment bank focused on sustainability.
The world's largest hydrogen plant is coming to California
The City of Lancaster, Calif., will be host to the world’s largest green hydrogen production facility, which is expected to have the capacity to generate up to 3.8 million kilograms of green hydrogen annually using recycled mixed paper.
Amazon plans five new solar projects across China, U.S., Australia
Amazon announced May 21 their newest round of additions to their renewable energy portfolio: five new utility-scale solar projects in China, Australia and the U.S. with a combined capacity of 615 MW.
BloombergNEF explores EV market outlook post-COVID
BloombergNEF released a new report May 19 detailing three possible scenarios for the short-term future of the electric vehicle market following the COVID-19 pandemic considering the 7 million passenger EVs that are on the road right now.
Illinois school district plans Phase 2 of energy upgrades
The McHenry Community High School District #156 in Illinois completed a $6.8 million contract for the implementation of a Phase 2 energy-saving project at its West High School campus.
SED’s Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum Goes Virtual
Smart Energy Decisions announces that the upcoming Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum, July 27-31, will be held online using a virtual event platform featuring the latest in communications and event management technology for facilitating virtual events including one-to-one meetings.
Emory Univ. plans 5.5 MW solar project
Emory University announced May 12 that they will be installing 5.5 MW of solar generation on campus and expect the project to cover 10% of the university's peak energy requirements.
