Energy Management Articles
DOE Transmission Interconnection Roadmap: Transforming Bulk Transmission Interconnection by 2035
The Transmission Interconnection Roadmap, developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X), outlines solutions to speed up the interconnection of clean energy onto the nation’s transmission grid and clear the existing backlog of solar, wind and battery projects seeking to be built.
Hitachi Vantara Sets 2030 Goals
Hitachi Vantara — the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. — is working toward lowering GHG emissions by becoming carbon neutral in Scopes 1 and 2 by FY2030.
Nature's Sunshine Products Lowers Emissions by 43%
Nature's Sunshine Products, a natural health and wellness company specializing in herbal and nutritional products, lowered GHG emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 by 43% since 2022.
Google, Universities Pledge to Improve Semiconductor Energy Efficiency
Google, Vital Integration of Environmental Electronics, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and the Florida Semiconductor Institute signed a pledge to improve the energy efficiency of semiconductors.
Unity Christian School Adds Solar to Campus
Unity Christian School in Decatur, Illinois, a ministry of the Lutheran School Association, plans to add solar to its campus.
HanesBrands Lowers Emissions by 53%, SBTi Approves Goals
HanesBrands Inc., a global company in apparel brands, announced a 53% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019.
Logicalis Emissions Targets Receive SBTi Approval
Logicalis Group, the parent company of Logicalis US, a technology service provider, announced that its net-zero science-based targets were validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
10 Years of Green Lease Leaders: Looking at the Past and Present
Over the past 10 years, Green Lease Leaders has evolved to encourage continued green leasing best practice enhancement and encompass a wider range of property types around the world. In this column from IMT's Diana Lee, we celebrate the program's milestone anniversary and its role in strengthening relationships between landlords and tenants in service of advancing asset-level decarbonization and sustainability initiatives,
KB Home Lowers Emissions, Adds Solar Power
KB Home, a homebuilder, has constructed over 190,000 high-performance ENERGY STAR® certified homes since 2000, saving homeowners an estimated $1.2 billion in utility bills and avoiding 7.4 billion pounds of CO2 emissions.
Salesforce Introduces Sustainable AI Policy Principles
Salesforce announced its new framework guiding AI regulation to minimize environmental impact and spur climate innovation. The Sustainable AI Policy Principles call for prioritizing responsible development of AI technology to allow organizations to make a positive impact while ensuring continued equity and sustainability.
California Partnership to Deliver More Clean Energy
Six organizations in California have partnered in an effort to deliver more clean energy at a lower cost to customers by applying for a grant.
Charles River Achieves 100% RE Globally
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. announced the company reached 100% renewable electricity across all of its global sites as of the first quarter of 2024.
Amphenol Increases RE Use
Amphenol made advances in energy management through the increased use of renewable energy sources and the acquisition of renewable energy certificates in 2023.
Hyundai Motor Group Signs Solar PPA
Hyundai Motor Group signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to secure solar electricity for its plants in the U.S., including the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia.
Tractor Supply Commits to Setting Science-Based Target
Tractor Supply Company, a rural lifestyle retailer, announced a commitment to set a science-based target to reduce carbon emissions that is in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Otis Emission Targets Receive SBTi Approval
Otis, an elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company, announced the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved its near-term GHG emissions reduction targets.
Southwest Airlines Acquires SAF Co
Southwest Airlines announced the acquisition of SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC, as part of the investment portfolio of its wholly owned subsidiary Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures LLC.
Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy by 2050: A National Blueprint for the Buildings Sector
The U.S. Department of Energy led the development of a Blueprint that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. buildings 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2050 vs. 2005 while centering equity and benefits to communities.
Hackensack Meridian Health Adds Solar, BESS
Hackensack Meridian Health, a New Jersey health network, announced a 30-year Energy-as-a-Service partnership.
Consolidated Communications Increases RE
Consolidated Communications, a fiber provider, reported 32.4% of its electricity came from renewable sources and increased its use of renewable energy by 90 basis points.
Marriott Emissions Goals Approved by SBTi
Marriott International, Inc. announced its near-term and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets were verified with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Weekend Reads: Amazon Dominates Private EV Charging; Greener Wastewater Could Save Billions
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Oregon Government Building Receives Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Columbia County, Oregon, signed an Energy Savings Performance Contract to make the historic John Gumm building more energy efficient.
RTX Signs Renewable Electricity Deal
RTX announced it signed an agreement for 12 of the company's Texas facilities to receive 100% renewable electricity.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 100 - Heard at Net Zero Forum - Women in Smart Energy
We’re celebrating the 100th episode of Smart Energy Voices with a showcase of women leaders who are driving sustainability in the energy sector. As recorded at the recent Net Zero Forum Spring, 2024 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) winners Renée Yarmy, Eryn Beddoes and Leigh Pearson discuss advancing net-zero efforts, workforce development, the value of mentorship, improving gender diversity in STEM and energy, and their personal motivations.
General Mills Lowers Emissions by 7%, Adds RE
General Mills reduced total value chain emissions by 7% and further reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12% through 2023 and 51% compared to its 2020 baseline.
Milliken & Co Lowers Indexed Emissions by 25%
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced the company reduced indexed GHG emissions by 25% and increased renewable energy use to 100,000 megawatt hours per year.
Volvo Cars Deploys Biogas in China
Volvo Cars announced its Taizhou manufacturing plant made the switch to biogas, making it the company’s first plant in China to achieve climate-neutral status.
Fort Bliss Tests Geothermal Initiative
Fort Bliss in Texas and the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit will begin a geothermal initiative to receive clean energy.
Zoetis Signs Wind VPPA
Zoetis Inc., an animal health company, signed a virtual power purchase agreement for a 50-megawatt portion of a Texas wind farm.
