Energy Management Articles
Western Michigan University premieres battery storage project
Western Michigan University started operation on Sept. 19 of a new large-scale battery at its Parkview campus. The 1-megawatt battery’s output is about the amount of electricity used by approximately 1,000 residential customers in an hour.
Buyer aggregation – additional path for renewable energy purchasers
Corporate energy buyers have firmly solidified themselves as major drivers for the renewable energy industry. This column, presented by EDF Renewables, explores the ripe opportunity for corporates to aggregate their purchasing power for renewable energy, opening the market up for a more diverse set of buyers.
21 companies sign Step Up Declaration
Twenty-one companies have joined to launch the Step Up Declaration, an alliance dedicated to harnessing the power of emerging technologies and the fourth industrial revolution to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all economic sectors and ensure a climate turning point by 2020.
Salesforce, Diagio added to Dow Jones 2018 Sustainability Indices
Results of the annual Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for 2018 have been announced, with Salesforce, Schlumberger LTD, and Diageo PLC named as the largest additions based on free-floating market capitalization.
Weekend reads: Is Trump the saboteur of EVs?; Will renewables fuel the next revolution?
It's the weekend! Kick back and relax with these must-read energy stories from around the web:
Walmart's 2018 Global Responsibility Report Summary
Walmart's 2018 Global Responsibility Report Summary highlights progress made by the company in the past year, led by the company's groundbreaking Project Gigaton, which has been called "corporate America's moon shot."
Starbucks commits to Greener Stores
Starbucks Coffee Company announced on Sept. 13 the premiere of "Starbucks Greener Stores," a commitment to designing, building, and operating 10,000 greener stores” globally by 2025.
Kilroy Realty to be carbon neutral by 2020
Kilroy Realty Corporation (KRC) announced its commitment to achieving carbon neutral operations by year end 2020. Through programs instituted by the company, KRC will reach Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon neutrality, exceeding its goals previously validated by Science-Based Targets.
IKEA accelerates plan for EV home deliveries
The IKEA Group announced on Sept. 13 an accelerated timeline for providing home deliveries via electric vehicles (EV) in five major cities. The new target of 2020 is part of the company’s plan to reach 100% zero emissions for last-mile home delivery.
United Airlines pledges 50% GHG cut by 2050
United Airlines announced on Sept. 13 a commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050 from a 2005 baseline, the equivalent of removing 4.5 million vehicles from the road each year.
We believe in an all-electric future, here’s what we’re doing today to get there
Nearly a year ago, General Motors' Chairman and CEO Mary Barra announced the company's vision of a future of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. Their journey to the future is underway.
Herman Miller to reach 100% RE
Furnishings manufacturer Herman Miller, furnishings manufacturer signed a four-year PPA to power its Spring Lake, Mich. manufacturing locations with 100% renewable energy. The company will receive approximately 25,000 megawatt hours of wind energy annually.
JM Smucker nears goal of 10% GHG reduction
The J.M. Smucker Company announced a 9.9% decline in absolute GHG emissions in 2017 from a 2014 baseline, while GHG emissions intensity was reduced by 7%.
Lyft commits to carbon neutrality and 100% RE
Lyft announced it is now a fully carbon neutral company and has committed to purchase enough renewable energy to cover the electricity consumption of its entire company.
California set 100% RE goal for 2045
California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation on Sept 10 to set a goal for all of the state’s electricity to come from renewable sources by 2045.
Ceres encourages better corporate sustainability reporting
A new report from Ceres shows that most global companies provide comparable disclosure of sustainability practices but far fewer companies disclose their sustainability performance in a way that is financially relevant. Corporate Secretary offers a plan for how corporate secretaries can help their companies disclose what matters.
Kaiser Permanente signs PPA to hit carbon neutrality by 2020
Kaiser Permanente announced on September 10 that it will become the largest renewable energy purchaser in the U.S. healthcare sector with the signing of a PPA for 180 MW of clean energy. The purchase will also enable the company to achieve its goal of being carbon neutral in 2020.
Weekend reads: Mercedes takes on Tesla; Could the Sahara go green?
It's the weekend! Kick back and relax with these must-read energy stories from around the web:
Webinar: Go Green, Save Green, Earn Green
While environmental sustainability continues to grow as a central component of the commitment to addressing global climate change by universities and colleges, energy managers at these institutions face significant challenges.
Ingersoll Rand premieres solar at N.J. plant
Ingersoll Rand new solar array is now online at its 430,000 square-foot manufacturing plant in Trenton, N.J. The 1,990 kW GE Solar PV power system will provide 49M kWh of power and is expected to reduce nearly 35,600 metric tons of GHG emissions over the 20-year lifespan of the system.
Sony targets 100% RE by 2040
Sony Corporation has set of goal of sourcing 100% renewable electricity for its global operations by 2040. The corporation has also joined RE100.
AIG reports sustainability progress
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) reported a 9% reduction in power consumption through infrastructure and facilities modernization, as well a 5% increase in renewable energy investments in the past year.
Nissan and EVgo connect Boston and Washington
Nissan and EVgo have completed their plan to connect Boston and Washington D.C. though a series of nine electric vehicle fast-charging stations along I-95 to allow EV drivers to travel the 500 miles between the two cities.
Shell and RE survey complete final program for RESF Fall event
Shell Energy North America has been announced as the presenting sponsor for the Fall edition of the Smart Energy Decisions Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum. This marks the first appearance of a major oil company to address corporate buyers about their renewable energy plans.
UC aims for 100% RE
The University of California (UC) announced it will aim for 100% reliance on clean electricity supplies across its campuses and medical centers by 2025. UC had previously pledged to become operationally carbon neutral by that same year.
Kimberly-Clark invests $150 million for energy efficiency
Kimberly-Clark Corp. will invest $150 million on infrastructure upgrades including the installation of a natural gas-fired plant that will replace a coal-fired co-generation power plant at its Chester, Pa. facility. The new plant is expected to be more energy efficient and will reduce emissions.
GM racing toward faster EV charging
General Motors is developing an extreme fast charger that can deliver up to 180 miles of range to an electric car, such as the Chevy Bolt EV, in 10 minutes. A prototype is expected to be ready by 2020.
Weekend reads: DOE pushes wind - does Trump know?; From AK-47s to EVs
It's the weekend! Kick back and relax with these must-read energy stories from around the web:
Toyota targets zero carbon by 2050
Adding more than 16 megawatts in just over 15 years, Toyota has achieved very aggressive sustainability goals and continues to head for an even bigger one: zero carbon by 2050.
Ohio businesses back 2.2 GW of solar
Large corporations with operations in Ohio—including JPMorgan Chase, Owens Corning, Walmart, and Whirlpool—announced their support for a 2.2-gigawatt solar goal for Ohio by 2030. The companies will offer their corporate logos for use in promoting this goal.
