Energy Management Articles
Our data centers now work harder when the sun shines and wind blows
Addressing the challenge of climate change demands a transformation in how the world produces and uses energy. In this column, Google presents its latest innovation as they work towards 24x7 carbon-free energy everywhere they have data centers.
Town of Niagara moves forward with community solar project
The town board of Niagara, N.Y., unanimously voted April 14 to submit a non-binding letter of intent to Nexamp, Inc. for a community solar project that would supply the local utility and allow energy savings of almost 10% for residents and municipalities.
Weekend reads: The evolution of corporate sustainability; The power behind the solar revolution
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
New Platform Enables SED to Move Forward with All 2020 Events
Smart Energy Decisions announced today that is has developed a dynamic platform for facilitating virtual events and meetings between large electric power users and leading industry suppliers. What this means for the Smart Energy Decisions community is that all 2020 Smart Energy Decisions events will continue as planned with some held physically (when possible) and others – when necessary – held virtually.
Boston Scientific inks VPPA for 42 MW community solar project
Boston Scientific Corporation announced April 1 that they have signed a VPPA With Clearway Energy Group for a 42 MW community solar project.
General Mills targets 100% with biogas, wind
General Mills has joined RE100 and established a goal to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030, the company announced April 23.
Lee targets 100% renewable energy by 2025
In an Earth Day announcement, the denim and apparel brand Lee pledged April 21 to pursue their new goal of powering 100% of their owned and operated facilities with renewable energy by 2025.
Michigan State Univ. cuts energy use 21% ahead of 2020 target
Michigan State University announced April 22 that they were recognized by the DOE for achieving their goal of reducing energy use by 20% by 2020.
Houston launches Climate Action Plan
The City of Houston, Texas, announced April 22 their sweeping Climate Action Plan, including a target to reduce emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Virtual Innovation Summit Keynote: The Evolution of Energy Management at Celanese
Smart Energy Decisions is proud to present a 2020 Virtual Innovation Summit keynote presentation from David Reid, Global Energy and Productivity Leader at Celanese.
Cargill adds 200 MW Illinois solar project to renewables portfolio
Cargill announced April 22 the execution of a VPPA for a 200 MW Illinois solar project that is expected to offset 285,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually.
Philly transit authority to source 20% of electricity from two Penn. solar farms
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) completed a long-term PPA for 43.8 MW of energy from two Pennsylvania solar projects and intends to use the energy generated for nearly 20% of their electricity demand.
T-Mobile advances RE100 goal with 158 MW Illinois wind farm
T-Mobile announced April 21 a long-term contract for a 158 MW Illinois wind farm that began operation on March 1 and is expected to generate more than 504,100 MWh annually.
Goldman Sachs meets 98% of RE goal, cuts energy use 12%
Goldman Sachs announced that they have met 98% of their electricity needs with renewable energy as of the end of 2019, cut energy use by 12% ahead of their 2020 goal of 10% and intend to source 80% of their renewable energy from long-term PPAs and on-site projects by 2025.
Port of Seattle inks RNG contract to halve operational emissions
The Port of Seattle Commission announced April 15 that they approved a contract that will enable the Port to achieve its goal of reducing emissions by 50% before 2030 almost a decade early.
GM invests in 500,000 MWh of solar for Michigan operations
General Motors announced April 20 a partnership with DTE Energy to source 500,000 MWh of solar energy into their electricity supply.
Networked Lighting Controls: Your Start to Smart Buildings
As we move towards smart buildings and a smarter world, more technologies have become available to manage our built environments. But which ones do we choose? "Networked Lighting Controls: Your Start to Smart Buildings" from EMC explores ways to integrate building- or enterprise-level controls, automation, zoning, measuring, monitoring and more into your business.
BMO Financial to offset 100% of electricity use with RECs
BMO Financial Group pledged April 20 a goal to match 100% of its electricity this year and beyond with renewable energy by supporting global renewable energy projects through investment in RECs.
NJ to invest in electrification of transportation sector
The administration of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced April 17 that they will be funneling 75% of the funds received from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative into electrifying the state’s transportation sector.
Weekend reads: Building a green economy post-Covid; Biden and Sanders team up on climate
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
ALDI signs PPA with 336 MW wind farm
ALDI Foods announced April 15 that they have signed a 10-year PPA for 6% of the output from a 336 MW wind farm.
Spirit Aerosystems to power HQ and plant with wind power
Spirit Aerosystems announced April 16 that they have finalized a plan to power their entire 12.8 million-square-foot manufacturing site and headquarters in Wichita, Kan., with wind-generated electricity.
Cuesta College installs 40 public EV charging stations
Cuesta College announced April 9 the installation of 40 smart electric vehicles charging stations across its two campuses in an effort to increase the sustainability of the college.
Shell commits to carbon neutrality by 2050
Shell announced April 16 their plans on how to become net-zero in their manufacturing operations before 2050 to contribute to the global 1.5-degree climate ambition.
Whirlpool cuts emissions by 18%
Whirlpool Corporation has reduced their absolute plant emissions by 18% since 2016, their lowest levels in a decade, since adopting efficiency and renewable energy strategies.
BlackRock closes on $5.1 billion sustainability fund
BlackRock’s Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund closed April 15 on a $5.1 billion fund for Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund III to invest in sustainability projects.
Clean Power Alliances approves construction of 100 MW battery project
Clean Power Alliance approved April 2 a new Energy Storage Agreement that will result in the construction of a 100 MW battery storage project in California, one of the largest in the state.
Ann Arbor submits order for more EVs for city employees
The City Council of Ann Arbor, Mich., voted to purchase 10 new electric vehicles for city employees as part of their initiative to get the city to carbon neutrality by 2030.
DOE invests $38M into hydrokinetic turbine research
The U.S. DOE announced April 9 that it will be investing $38 million into a new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy program for the development of hydrokinetic turbine technology.
UPenn plans solar facilities to generate 75% of campus electricity
The University of Pennsylvania signed April 13 a PPA for two solar projects that will generate 75% of their total electricity demand.
