Energy Management Articles
TreeHouse Foods Lowers Emissions by 4.4%
TreeHouse Foods, a snacking and beverage manufacturer, lowered its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 4.4%.
Coupa's Emissions Targets Approved by SBTi
Coupa's goals for lowering its environmental impact by pursuing climate targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) this month.
Allegion’s Emissions Drop 30%
Allegion plc, a global security products and solutions provider, decreased its GHG intensity in Scopes 1 and 2 by 30% compared to a 2020 baseline.
ITD Industries Launches Commercial Hydrogen Refueling Station
ITD Industries announced the opening of the first commercial hydrogen refueling station for the heavy-duty transportation sector in Ontario, Canada.
JetBlue Deploys SAF for NY Travel
JetBlue announced a new commercial agreement to bring the first regular supply of blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport as early as the fourth quarter of 2024.
Air New Zealand Retracts 2030 Emissions Goal
Air New Zealand announced the airline is retracting its 2030 science-based carbon intensity reduction target and will withdraw from the Science Based Targets initiative.
Tronox Ramps Up RE Projects
Tronox Holdings plc, an integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment, announced it commissioned a 200-MW solar project in South Africa that will provide an estimated 40% of the company's total energy needs in the region.
Lear Meets 100% RE in Europe, UK
Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology manufacturer, sourced 100% of electricity from renewable sources for all of its facilities in Germany, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Elanco Animal Health Boosts RE by 12%
Elanco Animal Health announced that it is sourcing 12% of its electricity from renewable sources, advancing the company toward its 2030 goal of 100% use.
Data & Analytics: Connecting Energy Usage to Your Business Goals
You can only proactively manage utility costs, understand trends, and develop strategies to optimize spend once you take control of your most significant asset: your energy consumption data. This article from Constellation explains how utility bill management platforms will allow companies to identify areas of high energy use and take steps to streamline and reduce operating costs in those areas.
Intermountain Health Adds 40-MW Solar Farm
Intermountain Health announced the opening of the Castle Solar Farm in Huntington, Utah that will provide power for several of the system's hospitals, clinics and other facilities.
Meta Unveils Arizona Solar Park
Social media company Meta unveiled the 200-megawatt Brittlebush Solar Park located near the town of Coolidge, Arizona.
Sabra Health Care REIT Expands Data Collection
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. announced the company expanded its utility data collection to 100% of its managed portfolio (Scopes 1 and 2), including year-over-year impacts from E-Initiative and GHG emissions verification.
Microsoft Purchases Carbon Removals
Microsoft entered into an agreement to purchase over 80,000 metric tons of carbon removals from Western Rivers Conservancy's Blue Creek Improved Forest Management Project located in Northern California.
International Airlines Group Buys SAF
International Airlines Group (IAG) reached an agreement for the purchase and supply during the next six months of more than 28,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Crown Holdings on Track for Scope 3 Goals
Crown Holdings, Inc., a global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, announced it is on track to meet its Scope 3 emissions reduction goal ahead of its 2030 deadline.
Sonoco Adds Off-grid EV Charging
Sonoco, a global manufacturer of consumer, industrial, health care and protective packaging, added an off-grid solar electric vehicle charging station.
South Pasadena Police Department Switches to EVs
The South Pasadena Police Department completely replaced its gasoline-powered vehicles with electric vehicles.
Case Study: Reshaping City of Boulder's Built Environment
The City of Boulder, CO is a recognized leader in climate action and transparency, including a Climate Action Plan that aims for an 80% reduction in emissions from city buildings by 2030. In this case study from Ameresco, learn how Boulder created a Facilities Master Plan to improve building performance in terms of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and financial stewardship.
San Bernardino County Conducts Final Test for Zero Emission Train
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) in California added the next generation of clean passenger rail vehicles.
Joby Conducts Hydrogen-Powered Flight
Joby Aviation, Inc. announced the successful flight of its hydrogen-electric air taxi. The plane flew 523 miles with water as the only by-product in its demonstration flight.
Weekend Reads: Sustainability at the Olympics; Solving the Interconnection Backlog
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Mohawk Exceeds GHG Emissions Intensity Goal
Mohawk Industries announced it has exceeded its GHG emissions intensity goal in 2023, with a reduction of 36% from its 2010 baseline. The global flooring manufacturer also posted a reduction in its carbon footprint of over 17% since 2018.
Salesforce Survey Reveals AI Optimism — and Concerns
More than six in 10 sustainability professionals report their company must balance AI’s benefits with environmental costs, according to a survey from Salesforce.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 106 - Heard at REF: PIVOT! How to Keep Advancing Your Strategy When Everything Changes
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Sarah Johnston, Managing Director of Marketing and Carbon Differentiated Strategy at Calpine, discusses corporate sustainability targets and the challenges of achieving them, particularly among the recent changes in SEC and SBTi guidelines. This was the opening keynote at SED’s recent Renewable Energy Forum.
TravelCenters of America Building Public Truck Charging Station
TravelCenters of America (TA) has broken ground on one of the country’s first publicly accessible medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) truck charging stations at its TA Ontario, California travel center.
600+ NYC Facilities to Participate in Summer Energy Reduction Program
New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Louis A. Molina announced a new expansion of the City’s successful Demand Response program to further reduce energy consumption, cut emissions, and protect the grid this summer.
CU Boulder Signs for Off-Site Solar
The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) joined a 5-MWdc virtual net metering agreement for off-site solar power.
Starbucks to Deploy 40 MW Solar
Starbucks has partnered to deploy more than 40 megawatts of solar energy in Illinois communities.
DHL Partners for Clean Power and SAF
DHL Group has signed an agreement for green power procurements including electricity and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
