Energy Management Articles
Ontario Expands EV Charging Network
The Ontario government is providing more funding to build thousands of new electric vehicle charging stations in small- and medium-sized communities.
Santa Clarita Transit Adds Hydrogen Station
Santa Clarita Transit, a transportation provider serving over 2 million riders each year in California, installed a Hydrogen Refueling Station.
Stellantis Unveils Electric Commercial Vans
Stellantis unveiled a range of renewed and electrified compact, mid-size and large commercial vans for the Citroën, FIAT Professional, Opel, Peugeot and Vauxhall brands as part of the Pro One strategic offensive for the Stellantis Commercial Vehicles Business.
Conway Corp Adds Solar
Conway Corp, the city-owned utility system, announced the completion of the 135-megawatt Conway Solar at Happy project in White County, Arkansas.
Summit Materials' Continental Cement Signs MOU to Lower Emissions
Summit Materials, Inc., a vertically integrated construction materials solutions provider, in partnership with its subsidiary Continental Cement Company, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to lower emissions.
Tampere Heart Hospital to Decarbonize Operations
Tampere University Hospital in Finland announced the completion of a comprehensive, hospital-wide analysis of its environmental sustainability, including a deep assessment of the interventional cardiology space and evaluation of its carbon footprint.
A Business Guide to Procuring Offsite Renewable Energy
In the past five years, commercial and industrial customer purchases of offsite renewable energy projects have nearly doubled as companies race to implement carbon reduction and other goals. In this guide from Constellation, learn how to educate yourself on the process of procuring offsite renewable energy to ensure your project is successful and meets your goals.
Weekend Reads: Cash-for-Carbon Hustle, Green Solar from Space
It’s the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Ferguson Signs Wind VPPA
Ferguson announced a 65 MW Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) from a wind project located in Callahan County, Texas.
DHL Express Signs SAFc Agreement
DHL Express signed a long-term strategic agreement to accelerate the decarbonization of aviation logistics through the purchase of approximately 668 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel via sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc).
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 90 - Heard at Net Zero Forum - Insights from the Higher Education Sector
At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions recorded onsite interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This episode features conversations with energy customers in higher education. This series of interviews aims to provide listeners with insights and inspiration to help them on their clean energy journeys.
Agilent’s Targets Approved by the SBTi
Agilent Technologies Inc., an analytical and clinical laboratory technologies company, announced the company’s near- and long-term targets for reaching net-zero GHG emissions were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Xerox Lowers Emissions With More Remote Options
Xerox Holdings Corporation changed its service experience through CareAR®, a Xerox company, allowing experts to visually diagnose and solve client issues remotely for the past two years, which lowered emissions.
DOE Provides $3.5 Billion for Electric Grid
The White House announced $3.46 billion for 58 projects across 44 states to strengthen electric grid resilience and reliability.
Kraft Heinz Increases Use of RE in US, Europe
The Kraft Heinz Company contracted renewable electricity in Europe and the U.S. in 2022 that is expected to equate to approximately 46% of the company's current manufacturing facility demand over the next two years.
Oberlin College Converting to Geothermal Exchange System
Drilling for a large geothermal systems installation is underway at Oberlin College & Conservatory in Ohio.
The Fashion Pact Deploys RE in Europe
The Fashion Pact, a CEO-led initiative for sustainability in the fashion and textile industry, signed an innovative collective virtual power purchase agreement (CVPPA).
NTT DATA Business Solutions Sets 2040 Goals
NTT DATA Business Solutions AG set 2040 goals in its first sustainability report.
EU Council Approves New Rules for Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
The European Council reached an agreement on a proposal to update and strengthen the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
Building Operators: Grid and Occupant Training
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council partnered with Northeastern University and Washington State University to expand its Building Operator Certification® (BOC) training. In this case study from Better Buildings, learn how the program is emphasizing grid-interactive efficient buildings and occupant-centric controls with a focus on an entry- and pre-entry-level workforce.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Lowers Emissions by 26%
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. achieved a 26% decrease in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022, largely attributed to optimizing fertilizer usage, fuel consumption and facility heating adjustments.
Manassas City Public Schools Adds Electric Buses
Manassas City Public Schools in Virginia announced plans to install six chargers and deploy 12 electric school buses to the district over a three-year period.
Inditex to Reduce Maritime Transport Emissions with Maersk
Inditex, the parent company of fashion brands such as Zara and Massimo Dutti, entered into a partnership to reduce its global GHG footprint from seaborne logistics.
Amazon Fresh Location Receives Zero Carbon Certification
A Seattle Amazon Fresh location received a Zero Carbon Certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), making it the first Amazon building to receive the certification.
Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Adds Energy Efficiency Project
Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc., a sector of the motion technology company the Schaeffler Group, announced the launch of a new large-scale energy efficiency project involving cooling, heating, and air quality solutions.
TCFD Report: More Emissions Disclosure Work Needed
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)’s sixth and final report highlights steady momentum in companies disclosing TCFD-aligned information but says more progress is needed from businesses.
Stellantis to Build Battery Gigafactory in Indiana
Stellantis N.V. announced that Kokomo, Indiana, will be the site for a second battery manufacturing facility in the U.S. as part of the StarPlus Energy joint venture.
NY State Launches Plan to Expand RE Industry
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the release of a new 10-Point Action Plan to expand and support the growing large-scale renewable energy industry in New York.
Unintended Consequences & Potential Solutions of Building Decarbonization: Part 1
According to IMT, as society embraces the transformative journey to combat climate change through electrification and decarbonization of buildings, it is crucial to acknowledge the potential unintended consequences of such endeavors — particularly for frontline communities and Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).
Lumentum Decreases Emissions by 25%, Doubles RE Use
Lumentum Holdings Inc., a designer and manufacturer of optical and photonic products, made progress on its emissions reduction targets, including achieving a 25% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions compared to fiscal 2022.
