Energy Management Articles
Town of Eagle Begins Construction on Solar Array
Construction began on the town of Eagle’s new 749-kilowatt solar array at its wastewater treatment and lower basin water treatment facilities in Colorado.
Lumos Sets SBTi Goals
Lumos, a fiber optic internet and home Wi-Fi service provider based in High Point, North Carolina, announced its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative.
Sirius Aviation Partners for Hydrogen, Zero-Emission Airports
Sirius Aviation AG, an aviation company, announced a partnership in Australia to develop zero-emission airports and integrate hydrogen technologies.
Zero to Hero: We Now Have a National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building
On June 6 the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rolled out the National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building. In this column, the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) breaks down the elements of the definition, outlines how the industry will use the definition, and suggests what may be next in its evolution.
City of Clay to Deploy Solar
A 7-MW DC ground-mount solar power project known as the Oak Orchard project has entered the development stage on a 23-acre site located in Clay, New York.
Pennsylvania DOT Invests in EV Charging
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced $7.1 million in investments for Round 1B of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. Ten projects in nine counties across the state were chosen to fill in the final gaps along Pennsylvania's Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC) following NEVI Round 1 and Round 1A.
Nippon Express Selected for SAF Project
Nippon Express Co., Ltd., a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., was selected as a designated cargo agent for the Project to Promote SAF Use in Air Cargo Transport for Corporate Compliance with Scope 3 Requirements, a project subsidized by Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Partner in Pet Food Hungaria Adopts Steam Power
Partner in Pet Food Hungaria KFT (PPF), a European private label pet food producer, announced it has entered a 12-year Heat as a Service agreement for steam power.
Weekend Reads: Global Warming to Slow; Nike's Emissions Problem
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Essity's Net-Zero Emission Goals Approved by SBTi
Essity, a hygiene and health company, announced its targets to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050 were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
DOE Funds Alaska Energy Improvement Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy announced five awards for projects in Alaska under the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) program.
Meta Signs PPAs for 374 MW of Solar
Social media company Meta signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPA) for two solar farms under construction in the U.S.
WEBINAR REPLAY: Climate Regulations Are Coming - Are You Ready?
It is in the news everywhere: more climate regulations and mandates are passing every day. In today's ever-changing regulatory landscape, businesses need to stay up to date on the latest climate regulations and best practices for compliance. Attend EnergyCAP’s latest webinar where leading experts, Jessica Pransky, Principal Analyst at Verdantix and Amber Artrip, VP of Marketing with EnergyCAP, demystify the evolving landscape of environmental compliance and arm you with tactics and tools to comply.
UMass Lowell Retrofits 5 Buildings to Lower Emissions
UMass Lowell is retrofitting five buildings on its campus to improve energy efficiency and lower emissions.
Intuit Dome Deploys Solar, Battery Storage
The Intuit Dome, a new arena and home of the NBA Los Angeles Clippers, includes two megawatts of rooftop solar panels and 11 megawatts of on-site battery storage which contribute to the facility operating carbon free.
Darling Ingredients Sets 2030 Goals
Darling Ingredients Inc. announced a target to lower Scope 1 and 2 emissions 42% by 2030, which aligns with its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
General Motors Signs Solar Deal for Three Assembly Plants
General Motors announced a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement for three assembly plants.
KLA's Emission Targets Approved by SBTi
KLA Corporation, an equipment and services company for the semiconductor industry, announced that its near-term targets to lower GHG emissions by 2030 were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Graphic Packaging Sets 2050 Net Zero Goal
Graphic Packaging International, a global sustainable consumer packaging company, announced that it set a goal to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050 and that it sourced 68% of its fuel from renewable biofuels.
Liberty Global’s Emissions Down 28%
Liberty Global Ltd., a converged broadband, video and mobile communications services provider, announced a 28% reduction in direct carbon emissions across Scopes 1 and 2 since 2019.
Kinetik Lowers Emissions by 14%
Kinetik Holdings Inc. announced it made meaningful advances towards its long-term emissions goals despite a nearly 25% increase in natural gas volumes on its system since 2021. The company lowered its methane and GHG gas emissions intensities by 32% and 14%, respectively, over that same period.
The Sherwin-Williams Company: Accelerating Energy Reduction Initiatives Through Third-Party Audits
To achieve its Scope 1 and Scope 2 sustainability goals of reducing GHG emissions by 30%, Sherwin-Williams recognized the need for external energy audits to identify new opportunities and accelerate energy and emissions savings. In this Better Buildings column, find out how third-party audits produced energy reduction opportunities for the company with a potential of 7.7 million kWh in energy savings and a GHG emissions reduction potential of 10,000 metric tons of CO2.
Wasatch Integrated Waste Management Signs for RNG Plant
Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District (WIWMD) entered a landfill gas beneficial use arrangement at the Davis Landfill in Layton, Utah.
Berge Bulk Adopts Decarb Technology
Berge Bulk, an independent dry bulk owner, announced the company will decarbonize its vessels with a dynamic voyage optimization platform.
City of Somersworth Announces Solar Installation
The City of Somersworth announced the groundbreaking of a major solar PV installation at the Somersworth Landfill.
New York State Funds Zero Emission Buses, Charging Infrastructure
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that an additional $200 million is available to school districts and bus operators for zero-emission school buses through the second installment of funding from the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act (Bond Act).
Herc Holdings Reduces Emissions by 26%
Herc Holdings Inc., a North American equipment rental supplier operating through Herc Rentals Inc., announced the company lowered Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity and non-toxic waste to landfill intensity by 26% and 24.6%, respectively, from a 2019 baseline.
PHINIA Reduces Emissions by 10%
PHINIA Inc., a fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions company, achieved a 9.9% annual reduction in carbon emissions through energy efficiency, footprint optimization and green energy sourcing initiatives.
Ribbon Communications’ Emissions Fall by 33%
Ribbon Communications Inc. — a global provider of real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators — announced a 33% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions compared to 2018.
Clark County Schools to Conduct Over $100M in Energy Savings Projects
The Clark County School District in southern Nevada announced it will conduct several energy savings projects.
