Energy Management Articles
Providence College to save $100k from LED retrofit
Providence College has completed an LED lighting and advanced lighting controls project at its 50,000-square-foot Phillips Memorial Library, a project which is expected to save the college over 1 million kWh and $100,000 in operating costs annually.
Pueblo Zoo to power operations with community solar
The Pueblo Zoo will soon power its operations with clean energy thanks to its new partnership with a community solar garden.
Accelerate Philly Wrap-Up: Creating Opportunities
Accelerate Philly, Smart Energy Decisions' first city-specific event, created an opportunity for corporate energy buyers from the Philadelphia region to make connections and share best practices to accomplish their objectives of improved energy efficiency and expanded use of renewable energy.
Goldman Sachs releases 2025 sustainability commitments
Goldman Sachs released Dec. 16 their complete list of 2025 sustainability goals, including a promise to reduce energy intensity by 20% since 2017 and procure 80% renewable energy from their long-term agreements.
Microsoft awarded for Green Initiatives
Microsoft was awarded the Corporate Award for Green Initiatives by the S&P Global Platts Energy Awards in a new category created by Staples to honor corporate sustainability.
Weekend reads: TIME Person of the Year; Who has the greenest cloud?
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
2019: A Banner Year for Corporate Renewable Energy
Corporate renewable energy procurement is no longer a new trend. Commercial and industrial customers have become an important slice of the overall market driving renewable energy development. In this column, Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) provides a look back at key trends from the past year and a look ahead at what 2020 might hold.
Hormel Foods to power Calif. plant with on-site solar
Hormel Foods Corporation celebrated Dec. 11 the completion of an on-site solar project that will provide up to 15% of the electricity needs of the Hormel Foods Swiss American Sausage Company facility in Lathrop, Calif.
Facebook launches Ga. solar farm to power data center
The 102.5 MW solar project that will begin to provide power to Facebook’s Newton County, Ga., data center went live Dec. 12, marking the social media company’s first solar project in the state.
Baker Hughes to power Texas operations with 100% RE
Baker Hughes finalized an agreement Dec. 11 that will eliminate 12% of their global carbon footprint through the purchase of 100% of the electricity needed for its Texas operations from renewable energy projects in the state.
Goldman Sachs commits to building efficiency, EV integration
Goldman Sachs became the first US company to become a member of all three of The Climate Group’s global corporate leadership initiatives around clean energy when they joined EV100 and EP100 Dec. 11.
How Mondelēz International is Reducing its Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Learn about this multinational food and beverage company’s global strategy roadmap and new VPPA that will help meet its ambitious GHG emissions reduction goal
University of Iowa rolls out 50-year energy improvement project
The University of Iowa finalized a 50-year concession for the implementation of a variety of energy projects across its two campuses in an effort to transition toward coal-free energy production by January 2025.
NYC installs largest battery storage system to date
New York City is celebrating the launch of its new 4.8 MW battery storage system, the largest battery system in the city to date.
PVH Corp. commits to 100% RE, 71% emissions reduction
PHV Corp., the owner of apparel brands such as CALVIN KLEIN, TOMMY HILFIGER, Van Heusen, Speedo and IZOD, announced Dec. 9 the approval of their commitment to power 100% of offices, warehouses and stores with renewable energy by 2030 and reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 71%.
Investment firm PPA approved for solar and battery project
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a specialist global investment manager, will begin to source power from a 690 MW solar and battery storage project through a 25-year PPA that was approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada Dec. 6.
2019 State of Corporate Renewable Energy Sourcing
The third edition of Smart Energy Decisions' Corporate Renewable Energy Sourcing Study, sponsored by ENGIE, uncovers ways in which the industry continues to change and grow, as early adopters expand their use of renewable energy and new market entrants are attracted by novel methods of sourcing and more flexible contract terms.
Nucor plans first wind-powered steel plant
Nucor will become the first steel company with a manufacturing plant powered by wind energy with the installation of a $250 million "micro" mill in Sedalia, Mo.
Buffalo pursues clean-energy financing program
Commercial and nonprofit building owners might soon be able to finance energy efficiency projects under a new program under consideration with the Buffalo, N.Y. Common Council.
Weekend reads: California's battery solution; Beaming solar power from space
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Science Based Target Initiative's 2019 Progress Report
A new report from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) reveals that by meeting their science-based targets, 285 companies will eliminate 265 million metric tons of emissions from their operations, equivalent to closing 68 coal-fired power plants.
Ecolab commits to carbon-neutrality by 2050
Ecolab Inc. announced Dec. 5 their commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and to net-zero by 2050, in addition to joining the U.N. Global Compact to limit the rise of global temperatures to 1.5 degrees.
Miami Beach Convention Center installs 30 EV charging ports
The Miami Beach Convention Center announced Dec. 5 the installation of 30 Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations through an initiative by the City of Miami Beach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, which accounted for
Shell completes 132 MW solar PPA
Shell Energy North America announced Dec. 3 its newest renewable energy project, a 15-year PPA for 132 MW from the Maverick 7 Solar Project in Riverside County, Calif.
Logitech commits to 100% renewable energy by 2030
Logitech International announced Dec. 4 its commitment to the Paris Agreement and to source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
RE100 Annual Report
The world’s most influential companies are actively engaging with policymakers and utilities to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, according to the 2019 RE100 Progress and Insights Annual Report, but governments must now remove the remaining barriers.
Conagra Brands signs agreement for 2 MW Illinois solar farm
Conagra Brands announced on Dec. 4 that it has entered into a 15-year service agreement to place eight acres of solar panels on the company's Stl Elmo, Ill. facility property.
DHL rolls out fleet of new electric delivery vans in U.S.
Deutsche Post DHL Group will be rolling out a fleet of electric delivery vans across U.S. cities starting in Spring 2020 through an initiative to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Amazon plans three new solar projects in U.S, Spain
Amazon announced Dec. 3 three new renewable energy projects in the U.S. and Spain that will total 329 MW and 700,000 MWh, advancing the company toward its 2030 target of 100% renewable energy.
Ralph Lauren targets 100% clean energy by 2025
Ralph Lauren Corp. announced Dec. 2 its commitment to power all its globally owned and operated offices, distribution centers and stores with 100% renewable electricity by 2025 as part of its larger sustainability plan.
