Energy Management Articles
Lumentum Submits Targets to SBTi
Lumentum Holdings Inc., a designer and manufacturer of optical and photonic products, expanded its commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions by submitting targets to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Introducing Plugged In: Exploring Energy
Plugged In: Exploring Energy is a sixteen-episode podcast series by Constellation and Smart Energy Decisions, featuring conversations with energy experts and businesses who are leading the way in clean energy and sustainability. Beginning November 8 as part of the Smart Energy Voices podcast, this miniseries is hosted by Chuck Hanna, Constellation Vice President of Solutions and National Accounts. It aims to create awareness and visibility into energy challenges and opportunities, highlighting how customers can navigate these areas to achieve their energy and sustainability goals.
Renewables 2024 - Analysis and Forecast to 2030
The 2024 edition of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) annual Renewables market report provides forecasts for deploying renewable energy technologies in electricity, transport and heat to 2030, while also exploring key challenges facing the industry and identifying barriers preventing faster growth.
Samsonite Commits to Maintain 100% RE
Samsonite International S.A. announced an ambitious near-term science-based climate target in alignment with the criteria of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
RYAM Remains on Track for 2030 Goals
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. announced the company is on track to meet its 2030 goal of reducing combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 40% from its 2020 baseline. Leveraging sustainable products and circular processes, RYAM sourced nearly 78% of the energy consumed in its global operations from renewable resources.
Vantiva's Goals Approved by SBTi
Vantiva, a global technology company enabling Network Service Providers (NSPs) to connect consumers, announced the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) verified its net zero by 2050 science-based target.
Weekend Reads: Candidates Avoid Clean Energy; Costco (Cautiously) Adds EV Charging
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THOR Industries Receives SBTi Approval
Recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturer THOR Industries, Inc. received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) that confirmed the company’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 short-term targets and Scope 1, 2 and 3 long-term targets are aligned with reaching net zero by 2050 or sooner.
Rio Tinto Transitions to RD at Kennecott
Rio Tinto completed the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah.
Ecolab’s Targets Approved by SBTi
Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability company offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, announced that its climate targets were approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Lehigh University Adds On-Campus Solar Array
Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus in Pennsylvania will add a solar array to help it achieve net carbon neutrality by 2040.
Verizon Adds Solar in Arizona
Verizon Communications signed a long-term power purchase agreement for the White Wing Ranch solar project in Yuma County, Arizona.
Our Table Cooperative Farm Adds Solar
The Our Table Cooperative Farm in Sherwood, Oregon, will add a solar array that will help the farm grow its crops.
County Connection Deploys ZEV Fleet
County Connection received $15.9 million from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) to fund the Solar Supported Zero Emission Vehicle Fleet and Service Modernization Project.
Bacardi, Carlsberg Join Group to Boost RE Adoption
Bacardi, Carlsberg and eight other beverage companies joined a new industry-wide consortium called REfresh Alliance, which is designed to help accelerate renewable energy adoption.
Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority Adds Solar
Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority (RUSA) announced a program to add several solar installations.
Sweco’s Targets Approved by SBTi
Sweco, a European architecture and engineering consultancy, received validation and approval of its near-term emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Hinojosa Packaging Goals Validated by SBTi
Hinojosa Packaging Group's climate action targets, aimed at reducing emissions and achieving the Net-Zero Standard by 2050, received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
2024 Net Zero Forum Wrap-Up
As Smart Energy Decisions looks ahead to its 2025 events, let’s look back at our final event of 2024, Net Zero Forum Fall, held in September at the Westin Westminster in Colorado.
Panasonic's Net Zero Goals Approved by SBTi
Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Panasonic HD) announced that the Science Based Targets initiative verified the company’s GHG 2050 reduction target as a “Net-Zero Science-Based Target.”
EPA’s Clean Ports Program Funds 55 Zero-Emission Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 55 applicants across 27 states and territories to receive nearly $3 billion through EPA’s Clean Ports Program.
Furno Materials Receives DOE Grant
Furno Materials announced the company was selected to receive a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC).
Nexans Receives SBTi Validation
Nexans announced that the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved its net-zero commitment.
Clearwater Paper Develops Emissions Roadmap
Clearwater Paper Corporation, a supplier of paperboard and private brand tissue, developed a roadmap for the company to meet its 2030 Scope 1 and 2 emissions targets, which have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Cincinnati Zoo Completes Solar Carport
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden completed construction of a solar carport supporting its 2025 net zero goal.
Bristol City to Decarbonize With Low Carbon Infrastructure
The Bristol City Leap (BCL) project will decarbonize the U.K. city with EV charging, building management systems, and solar and heat pump systems.
Bullitt County Public Schools: Energy Savings Performance Contract for Necessary Building Upgrades and Efficiency Improvements
Kentucky's Bullitt County Public Schools (BCPS), in the face of rapidly rising utility rates and failing essential building equipment, signed two separate Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs), which provided the capital to implement enhanced data tracking procedures and building automation systems, install high-efficiency lighting fixtures, and upgrade HVAC and boiler equipment to reduce utility usage and save money. In this column from Better Buildings, explore BCPS's challenges, process and results.
Estée Lauder Adds Solar, LEED Locations
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), a cosmetics and skincare company, announced it added LEED-certified locations and solar installations.
Smart Energy Decisions' Webinar Center
Catch up with the latest Smart Energy Decisions webcasts on-demand at the Webinar Center - your go-to resource for presentations you need to help you make the best decisions for your energy strategies. Recent webinars include "Scope 1 Emissions Reduction: Why All Eyes Are On Heat Pump Technology," "Unlocking Chiller Plant Efficiency Gains with Digital Twin Technology," "The New Math: Balancing Decarb with Your Business & Mission Imperatives," "Climate Regulations Are Coming - Are You Ready?," "Better Bill Data: Using Technology to Streamline Utility Bill Management," "The 2024 State of Corporate Sustainability," "Achieving Energy Efficiency with Building Software," and "Overcoming the Biggest Hurdle in Decarbonizing Buildings."
Weekend Reads: The Carbon Offset Debate; New Powder Captures CO2
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