Energy Management Articles
Google Adds 900 MW of Texas Solar
Google signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) and is the anchor customer of the Orion I, Orion II and Orion III solar projects located in Milam County, Texas.
City of Riverside to Produce RNG
The City of Riverside, California entered into a contract to have infrastructure installed at the Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) to enable reception of organic municipal waste from local solid waste collection companies.
Amazon Invests in Washington, Virginia Nuclear Reactors
Tech giant Amazon invested in two more locations that will produce nuclear power.
Teleperformance's Emission Goals Approved by SBTi
Teleperformance (TP), a global digital business services company, announced the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated the company's new near-term goals for GHG emissions reduction.
Preparing for Carbon Reduction Legislation
Building emissions account for almost 40% of carbon dioxide (CO2 or carbon) emissions in the U.S. per year. In this article from Constellation, learn about recent legislative efforts created to address carbon emissions from the energy usage of large buildings—and steps you can take to help your business meet these legislative demands.
Charter Next Generation Issues First Emissions Report
Charter Next Generation, a specialty films and material science solutions company, released its first Sustainability Report.
Southwest Airlines Signs for SAF in Chicago
Southwest Airlines Co. announced a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement to bring SAF to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Weekend Reads: Dueling Nuclear Strategies; An Offshore Wind Success
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Google's New Nuclear Clean Energy Agreement
To accelerate the clean energy transition across the U.S., Google is signing the world’s first corporate agreement to purchase nuclear energy from multiple small modular reactors (SMR) to be developed by Kairos Power, a deal the tech company says will enable up to 500 MW of new 24/7 carbon-free power to U.S. electricity grids and help more communities benefit from clean and affordable nuclear power.
DOE Allocates $900 Million to Build Next Gen Nuclear Tech
The U.S. Department of Energy opened applications for up to $900 million in funding to support the initial domestic deployment of Generation III+ small modular reactor (SMR) technologies.
SunLine Transit Agency Deploys Hydrogen Fuel
SunLine Transit Agency announced the opening of a new liquid-hydrogen-based fueling station in Thousand Palms, California.
Scientific Games Develops Decarbonization Plan
Scientific Games announced the lottery game company continued its efforts to lower energy consumption and GHG emissions with a 50% reduction in emissions intensity at its Leeds, U.K. facility since 2019.
Google Adopts Solar in Indiana
Google signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the electricity from Honeysuckle Solar in Indiana.
Santa Clara University Installs Solar EV Chargers
Santa Clara University entered into a partnership to receive direct clean energy for the university’s fleet of maintenance and other electric vehicles.
Levi Strauss & Co. Sets 2050 Goals
Apparel maker Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) released its inaugural climate transition plan, which provides a roadmap to reaching its near-term GHG emissions reduction target by 2030 and its goal of being a net zero company by 2050.
Tesco Deploys UK Solar
Tesco announced a long-term offtake agreement for solar power in the U.K.
Dentsply Sirona’s Emissions Drop 47%
Dentsply Sirona, a manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies and a provider of continence care solutions, announced a reduction of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 47% compared with the baseline measurement from 2019.
Kenco Decreases Emissions
Kenco, a third-party logistics provider, announced that 82% of its material handling equipment (MHE) fleet utilized in warehousing operations is electric as the company continues efforts to move away from fuel sources such as propane.
Arkansas School District Switches to Propane Buses
Fourteen propane school buses arrived at Pulaski County Special School District in July 2024, marking the district's second alternatively fueled bus purchase.
Smart Energy Decisions Presents 2024 DEI Impact Awards Winners
Smart Energy Decisions presented the 2024 DEI Impact Awards at Net Zero Forum Fall on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Westin Westminster in Westminster, Colorado, to a variety of organizations and individuals to honor efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in clean energy. Meet the winners of the 2024 DEI Impact Awards.
Amazon Invests in Nuclear Reactors
Amazon made an investment in a company to help meet growing energy demands and support future carbon-free projects that will use small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).
Technimark to Submit SBTi goals
Technimark, a global company that provides manufacturing solutions for healthcare, consumer packaging, and specialty industrial markets, announced the company will finalize and submit science-based GHG emission reduction targets for validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Fresh Del Monte Achieves Emission Goals Early
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a global producer, marketer, and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, announced it achieved its SBTi-approved Scope 1 and 2 GHG reduction goal well before the 2030 target.
Northeastern University Modernizes Steam System
Northeastern University modernized its steam distribution system as part of a broader effort to decarbonize the campus, enhance energy efficiency and leverage renewable energy sources.
Solventum Commits to 100% RE by 2030
Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care, announced the healthcare company pledges to use 100% renewable electricity globally by 2030.
Worthington Steel Lowers Emissions
Worthington Steel, Inc. announced that its Scope 1 and 2 GHG gas emissions intensity totaled 0.02 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per ton processed, a 2% decrease from fiscal 2023.
Weekend Reads: Big Tech Eyes Nuclear; A Solar Desalination Breakthrough
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
ExxonMobil Obtains Offshore Carbon Storage Site
Oil company Exxon Mobil Corporation executed the largest offshore carbon dioxide (CO2) storage lease in the U.S. with the Texas General Land Office (GLO).
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 111 — Google’s Climate Journey — Decarbonization Within Reach
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Savannah Goodman, Data and Software Climate Solutions Lead at Google, talks about Google's ambitious 24/7 carbon-free energy goal and the innovative tools Google is developing to decarbonize not only its operations but also to influence the broader energy grid. She reveals their use of Time-Based Energy Attribute Certificates (T-EACs) and how this technology can change the procurement of energy across all industries and deliver clean energy to the grid in times and places where it’s needed.
Albany International Sets Additional Emission Goals
Albany International Corp., a developer and manufacturer of engineered components, announced the publication of its 2023 Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.
