Energy Management Articles
Cushman & Wakefield’s Emissions Fall 15%
Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm, announced a 15% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from 2022.
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.
Far Eastern New Century Sets 2030 Goals
Far Eastern New Century (FENC), a global manufacturer in recycled polyester production, established sustainability goals for 2030, which include a 50% reduction in carbon emissions, green products constituting 50% of total production and green raw materials comprising 50% of its sourcing.
Fifth Third Reduces Energy Use 40% by Adopting Solar
Fifth Third’s use of solar power, combined with internal efforts to reduce energy use, helped the bank lower enterprise-wide grid-based energy use by more than 40%, which is one of the company’s six operational sustainability targets adopted in 2022.
Pendleton Wastewater Facility Adds Solar
The Pendleton Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Facility (WWTRRF) broke ground on a 240-kW solar photovoltaic (PV) canopy system, a step toward achieving the Oregon city's ambitious goal of bringing the facility closer to net-zero.
Dorian Implements Upgrades to Lower Emissions
Dorian LPG Ltd., an owner and operator of 25 modern fuel-efficient Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), announced the company is implementing a series of technical upgrades aimed at enhancing the hydrodynamic efficiency of its vessels.
Oregon Cities Receive Funding for 500 EV Chargers
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the City of Tualatin and area partners in Oregon will receive $15 million to bring publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure to the region as part of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program).
Better Climate Challenge: Onsite Renewable Energy and Storage Working Group Report Out
The Better Climate Challenge's Onsite Renewable Energy and Storage Working Group Report Out looks at technologies deployed, barriers hindering implementation, biggest needs, and primary motivations — and includes contributions from W.L Gore & Associates, Ford Motor Company, Colgate-Palmolive and others on lessons learned.
Rinchem Receives SBTi Approval
Rinchem Company, LLC, a global chemical management solutions company, announced the approval of its science-based targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Hy-Vee Adds Solar, Electric Trailers
Supermarket chain Hy-Vee marked the completion of the Hy-Vee Chariton Solar Field at a ceremony in Chariton, Iowa. The first phase of this project, which began in 2023, is officially operational.
Commonwealth of Virginia Deploys BESS
The Commonwealth of Virginia announced the deployment of three battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Virtusa's Goals Approved by SBTi
Virtusa Corporation — a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering, and IT services and solutions — announced it received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its GHG emissions reduction targets.
Microsoft Adds Solar in Singapore
Tech company Microsoft will purchase 100% of the renewable energy exported to a grid in Singapore, comprising up to 200 megawatts peak (MWp) of capacity.
Village of Skokie Electrifies Fleet
The Village of Skokie received a $45,000 electric vehicle (EV) rebate that will help in electrifying the Village’s municipal fleet.
Arizona Deploys 200 MW Battery Energy Storage
Arizona recently added nearly 200 megawatts (MW) to the state's clean energy capacity to power residents and businesses throughout the state via several projects that were developed for Arizona Public Service (APS) in Maricopa and Yuma counties.
Weekend Reads: LA's Emissions Challenge; Clean Energy Jobs Boom
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
DP World Receives SBTi Approval
DP World secured validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.
Brambles’ Scope 3 Emissions Fall 8%
Brambles announced an 8% decrease in Scope 3 emissions against fiscal year 2023 due to its continued collaboration with its CHEP brand name customers and partners to decarbonize its supply chain and lower volumes of pallet purchases.
BloombergNEF: Clean Electricity Sets New Records
The global transition to clean power reached new milestones and is expected to continue at the current pace, according to the latest report from research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF).
SBTi Sets Framework for Buildings Sector’s Goals
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) launched sector-specific criteria and calls for building companies and financial institutions to align with net-zero goals.
Gold Fields' Australia Mine Expands Solar Capacity
Gold Fields has been decarbonizing its Granny Smith mine in Western Australia and is expanding its efforts by adding more solar capacity and BESS.
Resideo Technologies Sets 2035 Goals
Resideo Technologies Inc. — a global provider of home comfort, life safety and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security, safety, smart-living and audio-visual products — established a reduction target of 50% by 2035 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Acer Partners for SAF
Acer, a computer hardware manufacturer, is partnering to lower carbon emissions in aviation by supporting the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Timken Lowers Emissions by 40%
The Timken Company, a global company in engineered bearings and industrial motion products, achieved a decrease of 40% in emissions from its 2018 baseline year through year-end 2023.
Seven California Shopping Centers Add Solar
The King Energy solar project spans seven retail shopping centers in California, including locations in Reedley, Stockton, San Mateo, Bakersfield and Half Moon Bay.
Land-Based Wind Market Report: 2024 Edition
The 2024 edition of the Land-Based Wind Market Report, prepared by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, details the nearly 6,500 megawatts (MW) of new utility-scale, land-based wind capacity added in 2023 and provides an overview of developments and trends in the U.S. wind power market for the calendar year.
Oakland Unified School District Fully Electrifies Bus Fleet
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) announced that it has deployed an all-electric fleet of school buses, making it the first major school district in the U.S. to transition to a 100% electrified school bus system.
Meta Secures Next Generation Geothermal Power
Meta Platforms, Inc (Meta) announced a new agreement that would significantly expand the use of geothermal power in the U.S. and be the first use of next generation geothermal power east of the Rocky Mountains.
Federal Govt Awards $521M in EV Charging Grants
The Biden-Harris Administration announced $521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states, two Federally Recognized Tribes and the District of Columbia, including the deployment of more than 9,200 EV charging ports.
University of California, Cities Deploy Solar
Several California load-serving entities, including MCE, The University of California, Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility, Eastside Power Authority and City of Moreno Valley, signed 15-year agreements for solar power.
