Energy Management Articles
Nidec Group's Goals Validated by SBTi
Nidec Corporation, a Japanese motor manufacturer, announced that Nidec Group’s CO2 reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Piramal Pharma's Targets Approved by SBTi
Piramal Pharma Limited, a global pharmaceuticals company, has embarked on its sustainability journey as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) officially validated the company's near-term GHG emission reduction targets.
Weekend Reads: America's Search for Uranium; USPS Goes Electric
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
MGM Resorts Signs Solar PPA
MGM Resorts International signed a power purchase agreement that will more than double its access to clean solar electricity.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 109 - Heard at REF: How to Plan Your Optimal Clean Energy Roadmap at Least Cost
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, listen to insights from a session at the 2024 Renewable Energy Forum (REF) featuring Seyed Madaeni, co-founder and CEO of Verse. Madaeni discusses the complexities of planning an optimal clean energy roadmap at the lowest cost. He outlines the various factors that organizations need to consider when planning their sustainability programs and the importance of understanding the financial implications of these decisions.
American Express GBT Receives SBTi Approval
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), a software and services company for travel and expense, announced that its near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Regal Rexnord Lowers Emissions by 15.5%
Regal Rexnord Corporation — a company that manufactures products that power, transmit and control motion — achieved a 15.5% year-over-year reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and decreased its GHG emission intensity by 10.2% in 2023.
Google Partners for DAC
Tech company Google announced a new deal to purchase carbon removal credits to decarbonize the global economy and reach its goal of net zero emissions across its operations.
Logicalis Decreases Scope 1 Emissions by 27%
Logicalis, a global technology service provider, announced significant progress toward its sustainability targets and reported a 27% reduction in Scope 1 emissions since FY22, while it reduced market-based Scope 2 emissions by 17%.
City of Pueblo, Colorado Schools Add Solar
Local municipalities, including the City of Pueblo, Pueblo Community College and the Pueblo County School District, will benefit from the addition of two operational solar projects in Colorado, totaling 2.5 megawatts.
Kitsap Bank Installs EV Charging in Washington
Kitsap Bank, an independent, family and women-owned community bank, announced a significant expansion of their EV charging infrastructure across Washington State.
GM Expands Fast Charging for EVs
General Motors announced that the automaker is expanding its network and taking charging to the next level by deploying 400 fast charging stalls at flagship destinations in major metropolitan areas across the U.S.
Zion National Park Transitions to Electric Shuttles
Zero-emission electric transportation for visitors is now operational at Zion National Park.
McDonald’s Achieves Progress on Emissions Decrease
McDonald's announced its Scope 1 emissions were reduced by 6% in 2023 from 2018.
Sysco Adds Electric Tractors
Sysco Corporation, a food distributor, announced the arrival of eight heavy-duty electric tractors to its fleet in Victoria, which serves over 1,500 customers including restaurants, healthcare and education customers.
Case Study: Largest Solar and BESS Installation on O’ahu to Energize ~10,000 Homes
How did the Kūpono Solar installation – a partnership with a utility, the Navy, and an energy services provider – transform underutilized land to host a solar and storage system that will power ~10,000 homes on O'ahu, Hawai'i with clean and reliable energy? In this case study from Ameresco, learn how the largest solar and BESS facility on the island is creating a pathway to energy independence.
DOE Funds EV Charging, Solar for 32 Entities
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $20.5 million in funding was awarded to 32 states, territories, local governments, and Tribes through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program.
Kennametal Lowers Emissions
Kennametal Inc. announced that the company reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2%.
Solar Panel Manufacturing Capacity Rises Fourfold
The manufacturing of solar module capacity has reached over 31 gigawatts (GW) in the U.S.
Google Adds 128 MW Texas Solar
Google signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 128 megawatts of sustainable electricity from X-ELIO's Bell Solar PV Plant located in Texas.
Utz Brands Decreases Emissions by 17%
Utz Brands, Inc., a manufacturer of savory snacks, achieved a 16.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions.
TOPPAN Group’s Targets Receive SBTi Validation
TOPPAN Holdings Inc received a net-zero target validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the TOPPAN Group's GHG emission reduction targets for the entire value chain, including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
Meta's 2024 Sustainability Report
Meta's annual Sustainability Report outlines its progress to address emissions as well as the energy and water used to power its business, products and workplaces. The report highlights Meta's progress in 2023 and looks to the challenges facing the company in 2024 and beyond, including the increased energy demand of AI.
Delaware Governor Signs Bills to Support Clean Energy
Governor John Carney signed a package of bills that further Delaware’s efforts to protect the environment and support clean energy, including wind power and transitioning to electric vehicles.
Toyota Motor and BMW Group Partner for Hydrogen
Toyota Motor Corporation and the BMW Group signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration in the hydrogen sector with a goal to create a hydrogen society and achieve overall carbon neutrality by working together on the development of fuel cells and improving infrastructure.
Adtran Sets SBTi Targets
Adtran — a global provider of networking and communications solutions that enable voice, data, video and internet communications — announced its new Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments and that it seeks to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2048.
Weekend Reads: Volvo Rescinds EV Goals; The Rise of Batteries
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Oklahoma State University Decarbonizes Medical Campus
Oklahoma State University (OSU) entered into a partnership to provide chilled water and steam service to a new medical campus.
Bank of America Finances $205M for Carbon Capture
Harvestone Low Carbon Partners, LP (HLCP), a decarbonization platform, and a portfolio company of Energy Capital Partners (ECP), announced that it closed a first-of-its kind tax equity financing with Bank of America.
DOE Allocates Funding for Building Codes
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced 19 state and local governments will receive over $240 million to adopt and implement the latest energy efficient or innovative building codes.
