Energy Management Articles
PepsiCo issues $1 billion Green Bond
PepsiCo Inc. announced Oct. 16 a $1 billion Green Bond that will fund a series of sustainability initiatives.
Walmart settles with FPL on community solar program
Walmart reached a settlement this week with Florida Power and Light confirming their ability to receive RECs from a 1,490 MW community solar program that the utility has in the works.
Anderson Civic Center plans battery storage project
The Anderson Civic Center in Anderson County, S.C., will be receiving a battery storage project on its campus that will improve grid reliability and provide the center at least 30 hours of backup power during emergencies.
Carnival trials first fuel cell-powered cruise ship
Carnival Corporation & plc will become the first in the cruise industry to trial fuel cells on a large passenger vessel through its German-based brand, AIDA Cruises, in a project expected to set sail as early as 2021.
The Home Depot, AT&T, Duke Energy featured in latest Beyond the Meter episodes
Building on the popularity of its initial three-episode release, Smart Energy Decisions continues its podcast series with three new episodes of Beyond the Meter, featuring guests from The Home Depot, AT&T, and Duke Energy.
Owens Corning sets 2030 emissions and RE goals
Owens Corning set their target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% and source 100% renewable energy as part of their 2030 sustainability goals announced Oct. 11.
Weekend reads: Shell's emissions strategy; The world's most sustainable energy policies
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Illinois town develops 27 MW solar farm
The Village of DePue, Ill., will be developing a 27 MW solar farm, the largest in the county, to advance the state's goal of reaching 25% renewable energy by 2025.
Green Lease Leaders: How Industrial Building Owners Use the Lease to Optimize Sustainable Business Practices
As building efficiency efforts have progressed to more advanced and holistic approaches to meet ambitious climate and sustainability goals, green leases have evolved as well to enable their achievement. The newest edition of IMT and the DOE’s Better Buildings Alliance’s case study series shines a spotlight on 2019’s Green Lease Leaders implementing effective strategies into their leasing practices and overall building operations in industrial spaces.
British Airways to offset CO2 from all domestic flights
British Airways announced Oct. 10 that they plan to offset emissions for all UK domestic flights starting January 2020 through investing in verified carbon reduction projects around the world.
Cargill joins maritime partnership to cut shipping emissions
A collection of bulk shipping services companies joined together in a collaboration to accelerate the reduction of global greenhouse gases within the shipping industry alongside the International Maritime Organization's target to cut emissions 50% by 2050.
Philip Morris targets 100% carbon neutral factories
Philip Morris International announced Oct. 10 its target to achieve carbon neutrality in all its factories by 2030.
A Day Without Power: Outage Costs for Businesses
Frequent power outages are becoming an unfortunate norm for U.S. businesses. A 2018 survey found that one in four companies experience a power outage at least once a month. These outages are not mild inconveniences – the costs are quickly rising to be board room-level issues.
Distributed Energy Future Trends: The Insights Behind Sustainable Business Growth
What does it take to become a more sustainable, future-focused organization? A new report from Centrica Business Solutions explains what it means to be a sustainable business and the steps you can take to start your journey.
Occidental completes solar farm to power oil operations
Occidental Petroleum Corp announced Oct. 3 the completion of their first solar facility to directly power its oil and gas operations in addition to signing a long-term PPA for 109 MW of solar energy beginning in 2021.
Miami-Dade adds 33 electric buses to county fleet
Miami-Dade has agreed to purchase the largest order of electric buses on the East Coast in an effort to transition the county buses to zero-emissions through the electrification of at least 50% by 2035.
Contra Costa County to install 3.7 MW in solar arrays
Contra Costa County, Calif., will be deploying a total of 3.7 MW in solar systems at 10 locations across the country and expects the project to offset approximately 68% grid electricity.
Williams-Sonoma releases update on CO2 goals
Williams-Sonoma released its 2018 Corporate Responsibility report, including an update on its environmental goals.
Hormel Foods achieves 10% drop in energy use
Hormel Foods surpassed their nonrenewable energy reduction goal and is on track to achieve their emissions reduction goals as outlined in their newly released 2018 sustainability report.
Google Environmental Report 2019
Google's Environmental Report 2019 tracks progress on the sustainability and energy efficiency efforts of the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy.
SoNo Collection in Conn. to premiere fast-charging EV network
The SoNo Collection, a 700,000 sq ft upscale retail center currently being built in Norwalk, Conn. by Brookfield Properties, will be the first to feature free public access to fast-charge EV stations. The retail center will offer a total of 12 chargers, including a mix of these Level 3 fast-chargers along with Volta's Level 2 chargers.
Weekend reads: Sodium battery storage in Iowa; America's oil-funded wind farm
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
RE Sourcing Forum Wrap-Up: Meaningful conversations and getting things done
Smart Energy Decisions’ 4th Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum brought together large electric power users from commercial, industrial, institutional and government sectors, along with suppliers and utilities, all united in the goal to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy.
Solar project revealed on the Stamford waterfront
The Silicon Harbor office complex on the Samford, Conn., waterfront revealed Oct. 3 one of the state's largest solar installations, totaling 587.2 kW, on its rooftop.
Digital Realty signs PPAs for data centers
Digital Realty will be adding 227,000 MWh of clean energy to power its data centers through two energy deals signed with projects in Oregon and Northern Virginia.
Chevron sets goal to lower emission intensity
Chevron Corporation set a goal to reduce its upstream oil net GHG emission intensity by 5 -10% and upstream natural gas net GHG emission intensity by 2 - 5% from before 2023.
The CFO's guide to energy management
Here’s a question for CFOs: When was the last time you took an in-depth look at your company’s energy strategy? In this column, ISG Enterprise Energy Solutions explores seven areas for CFOs to view their company’s energy strategy with an eye towards finding ways to reduce costs and improve earnings.
Mass., Calif., Md., receive top scores for efficiency
Massachusetts and California were recognized as leaders in energy efficiency, followed by Maryland as the most-improved, under the 2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard released by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
Ben & Jerry's serves clean energy campaign
Ben & Jerry's is continuing its commitment to the environment by teaming up with the Sierra Club for a 12-city campaign advocating 100% clean energy.
Javits Center solar project approved for energy storage addition
A solar project planned for the rooftop of the Javits Center was approved for the addition of a 2 MW battery storage system, which will allow the center to support the overall state power grid through demand response and other energy optimizing programs.
