Energy Management Articles
Guinness Brewery to Decarbonize
Diageo announced plans to invest over €100 million to decarbonize its St. James’s Gate site in Dublin 8, which is where Guinness has been brewed for 264 years.
Dallas to Add EV Charging
Dallas selected Ford’s commercial division, Ford Pro™, to help the city with its climate goals by improving its air quality by electrifying the city’s vehicle fleet by 2040.
Hecla Mining Lowers Emissions by 36%
Hecla Mining Company achieved a 36% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from its 2019 baseline and achieved net zero carbon emissions for the third consecutive year with the use of carbon offset credits.
City of Henderson Upgrades to Energy Efficient Lighting
The City of Henderson, Nevada, will upgrade its street lighting infrastructure with LED technology through a $21 million project.
ADM Lowers Emissions by 14.7%
ADM, a global agricultural supply chain manager and processor, achieved progress on its GHG reduction goals and lowered its Scope 1 and 2 and Scope 3 emissions over baseline by 14.7% and 7.7% respectively.
Port of Detroit Decarbonization and Air Quality Improvement Plan
The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority takes seriously its responsibility to limit climate change from carbon emissions and to improve air quality and the overall health of residents, workers, and visitors to the Port of Detroit. "The Port of Detroit Decarbonization and Air Quality Improvement Plan" is the first step in fulfilling that responsibility to reduce the impact of maritime activity on the environment – currently at 3% of global emissions and increasing.
Honda Sets Electrification Strategy
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the automobile manufacturer plans to make EVs and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) represent 40% of its global auto sales and to produce more than 2 million units of EVs as of 2030.
Weekend Reads: Solar Tariffs Double; Carbon Capture Batteries
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Mizuho Financial Group to Provide JPY 2 Trillion for Hydrogen Production
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. seeks to provide JPY 2 trillion in financing for the production and supply of hydrogen and related technologies by 2030.
Yelp Lowers Emissions by 12.5%, Invests in Solar
Yelp Inc., a platform for connecting people with local businesses, reported a 12.5% year-over-year reduction in its carbon footprint, which was largely attributable to the strategic decision to decrease office space.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 102 - Heard at Net Zero Forum: The Decarbonization Journey Begins With Energy Efficiency
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil welcomes Sharon L. Nolen, Program Manager & Fellow, Global Natural Resource Management at Eastman Chemical, for a dive into Eastman's journey toward decarbonization, emphasizing the pivotal role of energy efficiency in their strategy. Sharon highlights Eastman Chemical's commitment to sustainability, focusing on mitigating climate change, mainstreaming circularity and caring for society.
Boston Consulting Group Signs for SAF
Boston Consulting Group announced that it has signed an agreement for the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc).
Standard Motor Products Sets 2030 Goals
Standard Motor Products, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of premium replacement parts in the automotive aftermarket, announced it plans to make reductions in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions.
Microsoft Requires Suppliers to Switch to 100% RE
Microsoft will require its main suppliers to switch to 100% renewable energy by 2030.
W.P. Carey Publishes Emissions Data
W.P. Carey, a net lease REIT specializing in corporate sale-leasebacks, build-to-suits and the acquisition of single-tenant net lease properties, published like-for-like Scope 1 and 2 emissions data for the first time.
W.P. Carey Publishes Emissions Data
W.P. Carey, a net lease REIT specializing in corporate sale-leasebacks, build-to-suits and the acquisition of single-tenant net lease properties, published like-for-like Scope 1 and 2 emissions data for the first time.
NYSERDA Funds Commercial and Industrial Carbon Challenge
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced the sixth round of the Commercial and Industrial Carbon Challenge.
Rivian Automotive Collaborates on RE Projects
Rivian Automotive entered into an agreement to collaborate on the development of renewable energy resources to meet the automaker’s environmental priorities.
Caltrain Completes Electrification
Caltrain's transition of diesel trains and their infrastructure components to an electrified system is complete.
Blackbaud Lowers Emissions by 92%
Blackbaud, a provider of software for powering social impact, achieved 100% carbon neutrality for 2023 emissions and a 92% reduction in global GHG emissions since 2019.
San Diego Expands Public EV Charging
The San Diego City Council approved an agreement to add hundreds of new electric vehicle charging stations at public facilities throughout the city.
Versant Power’s Fort Kent District Reaches 100% Solar
Versant Power’s service territory in the Fort Kent area was powered entirely by local solar energy for three consecutive days in May.
Bloomberg 2023 Impact Report: Navigating Change
Bloomberg's 2023 Impact Report outlines how the company continues to address climate change through its operations, philanthropy and collaborations with partners and industry peers. The report also details how Bloomberg integrates sustainable business practices into its operations and decision-making and how it drives progress in the communities where employees and clients live and work.
MGE Plans to Add Local Solar, Battery Storage
Madison Gas and Electric is seeking approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to build a 20-megawatt (MW) solar array and 40-MW battery storage system in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
Cemex Partners for Decarbonization Projects
Cemex entered into a partnership to conduct an analysis of the potential of decarbonization levers at Cemex's Balcones cement plant in Texas to accelerate the cement company’s commitment to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
Standard Chartered Commits to Reducing Emissions
Standard Chartered, an international banking group, set a commitment to reduce its methane (CH4) emissions.
Leviton's Network Solutions Unit Achieves Carbon Neutrality
Leviton's Network Solutions Business Unit, a global manufacturer of copper and fiber cabling systems, announced it achieved carbon neutrality.
Vetter Adds Solar, Electrifies Systems
Vetter, a contract development and manufacturing organization, announced that it achieved its sustainability goals for 2023 by becoming a member of SBTi, installing a photovoltaic array and electrifying systems.
Meta Adds Solar in Indiana to Support New Data Center
Meta signed two long-term Environmental Attribute Purchase Agreements (EAPAs) to enable the construction of two solar projects with a total capacity of 210 MW (280 MWdc) that will support the tech company’s recently announced $800 million data center.
Enbridge Lowers Emissions by 37%
Enbridge Inc., a Canadian company supplying natural gas, oil, renewable power networks and European offshore wind power, achieved a 37% reduction in GHG emissions intensity and a 20% reduction in absolute GHG emissions from its 2018 baseline.
