Energy Management Articles
Grainger's Goals Approved by SBTi
Grainger plc, a UK-based residential landlord that focuses on the Build-to-Rent sector, announced it received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term science-based GHG emissions reduction target.
White Sands Missile Range Deploys Microgrid
White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico announced the completion of its $10.9 million water resiliency microgrid project.
TDK Receives SBTi Verification
TDK Corporation, a Tokyo-based electronic solutions company, announced that its GHG emissions net zero targets are verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Agenda Additions for Net Zero Forum Spring
Smart Energy Decisions (SED) announces new sessions for Net Zero Forum Spring, set for April 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa near Austin, Texas. Buyer registration closes on March 18.
Skanska Emissions Decline 61%
Skanska announced the construction and development company continued to make progress on its sustainability targets in 2024.
Weekend Reads: Day of Deregulation; Solar 'Holy Grail' Within Reach
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NY State Adds Fast-Charging EV Locations
New York state announced it added five ultra-fast charging sites for electric vehicles (EVs) in upstate New York.
Rio Tinto Adds Solar, Battery
Rio Tinto signed two new solar and battery hybrid services agreements (HSAs) to increase the supply of reliable, competitively priced electricity to Rio Tinto's Gladstone aluminum operations in Queensland.
Plugged In: Exploring Energy with Constellation | Episode 5 - The Evolution of Data Centers & Sustainability
In this episode of Plugged In, Chuck Hanna speaks with Pat Lynch, Executive Managing Director at CBRE Data Center Solutions, about the evolving data center and AI landscape. They discuss the rapid growth of AI and its significant impact on data centers, including the shift from large training models to inference-based AI and private AI, which demands more distributed, latency-sensitive facilities in urban areas. Pat emphasizes the growing need for infrastructure investments in connectivity and power to support AI advancements and cloud growth. They also explore the challenges of meeting energy demands, the emergence of enterprise-built data centers, and innovations in sustainable practices–offering a forward-looking perspective on the industry’s exciting trajectory.
University at Albany Funds Decarbonization Project
The University at Albany announced a $30 million decarbonization project that will allow the campus to shut down its gas-fired boilers during the summer months and significantly lower its fossil fuel consumption.
Fresenius Medical Care's Emissions Fall 25%
Fresenius Medical Care (FME), a provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, lowered the company’s environmental footprint.
Playfields Park Adds EV Charging
The City of Davis in California purchased a second solar microgrid electric vehicle charging station for Playfields Park.
JetBlue Develops First Regular Supply of SAF
JetBlue and its fuel partners marked the first-ever regular supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial air travel in the region at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
City of Brockton Modernizes Buildings, Improves Energy Efficiency
The City of Brockton in Massachusetts plans to modernize its buildings, making them more energy-efficient.
Google, Amazon, Meta, Dow Pledge to Triple Nuclear Capacity
Google, Amazon, Meta, Dow and several other companies that are large energy users signed a pledge to triple the amount of nuclear capacity.
Case Study: UChicago Reduces Emissions, Increases Savings with Online Platform
The University of Chicago has an ambitious goal to reduce absolute GHG emissions 50% by 2030. Specific to the waste reduction area of its Campus Sustainability Plan, the University researched ways for employees to creatively reuse products and recirculate assets to reduce GHG emissions from landfilled waste. In this column from Better Buildings, learn how the University implemented a program to reduce emissions through reuse and recycling that has resulted in an estimated 19,912 kg eCO2 of internal embodied carbon avoidance, 87,600 lbs. in weight diverted from landfill, nearly $700,000 in value recaptured, and more.
Rockline Industries Invests in Renewable Power
Rockline Industries, a manufacturer of coffee filters and consumer, medical, and commercial wet wipes, announced its continued investment in green power.
LEGO Group Increases RE, Sustainable Sources
The LEGO Group made substantial investments to reduce its environmental footprint by increasing the amount of sustainable sources used in its products.
Petcurean Decreases Emissions 37%
Petcurean announced that in 2024 the company's emissions fell by 37% from 2022, its baseline year.
Kimberly-Clark Expands Solar in Europe
Kimberly-Clark (K-C), a manufacturer of personal care and hygiene products, signed a new partnership to add solar in Europe.
NY State Funds Electrification Upgrades at Hospitals
New Governor Hochul announced that $30 million in funding is available through the Empire Building Challenge for hospitals conducting electrofit renovations.
Toyota Deploys Fast Charging Stations
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. announced the opening of the first DC fast charging (DCFC) stations in Baldwin Park and Sacramento, California, built through Toyota’s “Empact” vision.
Multiconsult Achieves Validation from SBTi
Multiconsult ASA received validation of its emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Orbia Advance Lowers Emissions 47%
Orbia Advance Corporation announced the company lowered its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 26% and Scope 3 emissions by 33% against its 2019 baseline.
Herma's Goals Approved by SBTI
Packaging and product labeling manufacturer HERMA announced that its 2030 goals were approved by the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi).
Mölnlycke Health Care Achieves 100% RE Goal
Mölnlycke, a global medtech company, secured 100% renewable electricity for all of its established and new manufacturing sites as well as its headquarters, reaching its first near-term SBTi-validated target.
Scania's Emissions Decline 47%
Commercial truck manufacturer Scania announced it made strong progress in decarbonization and has now cut operational emissions by 47% through green electricity, decarbonized logistics and lower energy use.
Heineken: Innovative partnerships on the path to net zero
Climate change is reshaping how Heineken operates and defining its plans for the decades to come. Read more about Heineken's journey to net zero and how it is creating innovative partnerships through its global Net Zero Production program.
SBTi Partners With CAFA
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Climate Action for Associations (CAFA) announced a new partnership to "accelerate global climate goal progress by providing associations with the tools and guidance needed to drive meaningful action on emissions reductions."
Weekend Reads: AI's Promise for Climate; Penn State's Wind Breakthrough
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
