Energy Management Articles
SRP Commits to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
The SRP board of directors approved revisions to SRP’s 2035 Sustainability Goals that establish more ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency and electrification, and conserve water.
Bradley University Adds Community Solar
Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, has entered into a community solar agreement to save approximately $115,000 annually.
Polaris Signs 22-MW VPPA in Texas
Polaris, a powersports vehicle manufacturer, signed a 22-MW virtual power purchase agreement for renewable energy.
Lockheed Martin: Driving Company-wide Energy and Water Efficiency Through the Energy Playbook
Since the inception of its Go Green program in 2007, Lockheed Martin has implemented and refined its energy management program to meet the various iterations of company goals. In this column from Better Buildings, learn how challenges posed by energy and water efficiency accounting and renewable energy opportunities were overcome with the creation of the Lockheed Martin Energy Playbook (EPB).
GSK Signs European Solar VPPA
Global biopharma company GSK announced it signed a virtual power purchase agreement for solar power in Europe.
Los Alamos County Adds Solar, Battery Storage
The Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved the Foxtail Flats Solar and Storage agreements for 170 MW of solar power from the Four Corners Area and 80 MW of battery storage.
Straus Family Creamery Launches Sustainability Program
Straus Family Creamery, a manufacturer of organic dairy products, announces its new Organic Dairy Sustainability Incentive Program and new farm partnerships.
Weekend Reads: The Energy Permitting Conundrum; Satellites Track Methane
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Southwest Airlines Invests $30M in SAF
Southwest Airlines Co. made a $30 million investment into the development of a sustainable aviation fuel production facility.
Walmart Suppliers Lead the Charge, Help Deliver Project Gigaton Goal More Than Six Years Early
Walmart's Project Gigaton called for the retailer's suppliers to reduce, avoid or sequester 1 gigaton — that’s 1 billion metric tons — of GHG emissions in product value chains by 2030. In this column, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Kathleen McLaughlin explains how this goal was reached six years early.
Clark County School District Conducts Energy Efficiency Projects
Clark County School District in Nevada plans to conduct several energy efficiency projects including implementing and maintaining advanced lighting and control upgrades.
EPA to Decarbonize Ports
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the launch of the $3 billion Clean Ports Program to fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure.
Viant Reaches Carbon Neutrality
Viant Technology Inc., an advertising technology company, attained carbon neutrality for the calendar year 2023.
MEAG Forestry Equity Fund Raises $200 Million
Munich Re Group's asset manager MEAG announced the first closing of its MEAG Sustainable Forestry Equity Fund with capital commitments of $207 million.
Covestro Sets Scope 3 Emissions Goals
Covestro, a manufacturer of polymer materials and their components, published its climate neutrality targets for Scope 3 emissions.
DOE Issues Funding Opportunity for CSP Technology
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office announced its intention to issue a funding opportunity titled Concentrating Solar Flux to Heat and Power.
NY State Awards Two Offshore Wind Projects
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the State conditionally awarded two offshore wind projects from its fourth offshore wind solicitation.
Burger King France Adds EV Charging
Burger King France announced the rollout of ultra-fast chargers across Burger King France drive-through and dine-in locations that are not in co-ownership.
International Airlines Group Purchases SAF
International Airlines Group (IAG) announced its largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel purchase agreement to date.
Jabil Achieves Emissions Goal
Jabil Inc., an engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions provider, lowered its enterprise-wide GHG emissions by 29% compared to its 2019 baseline and met its operational GHG emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) reduction target for fiscal year 202
7 Ways Amazon is Using AI to Build a More Sustainable Future
From reducing packaging and food waste to powering fulfillment operations more efficiently, Amazon has been innovating with AI and ML for decades. Here are some of the latest ways the company is leveraging AI to reach its Climate Pledge commitment of net-zero carbon by 2040 and become a more sustainable business.
UNIFI Sets 2030 Goals
UNIFI, Inc., manufacturers of REPREVE and recycled and synthetic yarns, set a goal of 30% reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by FY2030.
Automotive Cells Co Receives Financing for Battery Plants
Automotive Cells Company (ACC) announced the closing of a 4.4 billion euro Project Financing for the development of three gigafactories for lithium-ion battery cell production in Italy, Germany and France.
Canada Issues Second Green Bond
The Government of Canada announced plans to issue its second Canadian-dollar-denominated green bond this week with the addition of nuclear power expenditures.
Southern California Public Power Authority Signs PPA
Southern California Public Power Authority signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a portion of the Bonanza Solar and Storage project.
FAA Sets Rule to Reduce Carbon Pollution
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a final rule to reduce carbon pollution emitted by most large airplanes flying in U.S. airspace.
Nokia Sets 2040 SBTi Goals
Nokia announced the company is committed to lowering its total global GHG emissions to net zero by 2040 and submitted its net-zero letter of commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Florida Power & Light Completes Hydrogen Hub
Florida Power & Light Company announces the completion of a clean hydrogen hub pilot project, the Cavendish NextGen Hydrogen Hub.
DOE, USDA Launch RE Project for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched an initiative to help farmers cut costs and increase income using underutilized renewable technologies including smaller-scale wind projects.
Energy Codes Forecast 2024: Money, Politics, and a New Model Code
It’s gearing up to be another banner year for energy codes across the U.S. The Institute for Market Transformation's (IMT) Cherylyn Kelley covers recent developments and where energy codes may go next.
