Energy Management Articles
Phillips 66 Lowers Manufacturing Emissions by 17%
Phillips 66 reached a 17% reduction of manufacturing-related emissions from Scope 1 and 2 operated assets and a 7% reduction of products manufactured and sold in Scope 3 emissions from operated assets.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 104 - Circular Economy and Sustainable Deconstruction at City of Boulder
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 104 PrintEmail Circular Economy and Sustainable Deconstruction: A Unique Approach at the City of Boulder Listen on your Preferred Podcast Player » In this episode, Debra Chanil welcomes Emily Freeman, Circular Economy Policy Advisor of the City of Boulder. Freeman highlights strides in three core principles of the circular economy and how Boulder's initiatives align with the city's ambitious climate action goals. As Boulder continues its journey towards carbon neutrality, Freeman's insights offer a blueprint for other cities and organizations seeking to integrate circular economy principles into their sustainability strategies and policies.
Montgomery County Bus Fleet Adds Microgrid For EV Charging
Montgomery County, Maryland began construction on an integrated microgrid infrastructure project that will feature electric bus charging and on-site green hydrogen production powered by solar and battery energy storage.
Avantor Beats Emissions Target by Two Years
Avantor, Inc., a global provider of products and services in the life sciences and advanced technologies industries, achieved its 2025 emissions reduction target two years ahead of schedule, lowering operational GHG emissions by 16.7% from 2019 to 2023.
Dow Tops 50% of Electricity From RE
Dow now sources over 50% of the company’s purchased electricity — more than 1,000 megawatts (MW) — from renewables, exceeding its 2025 target of 750 MW.
Fort Detrick Adds BESS
The U.S. Army Installation Fort Detrick in Maryland added a 6 MW/6MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
Zuora Achieves 100% RE, Commits to SBTi Goals
Zuora, Inc., a monetization suite for businesses that offer usage-based models, subscription bundles and other options, announced that it reached 100% renewable energy for the company’s global real estate footprint for the second consecutive year.
University of Notre Dame Adds EV Network
The University of Notre Dame is building a new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for use by its students, faculty, staff and maintenance fleet.
Salesforce Announces Strategic Climate Investments
Salesforce announced three climate initiatives including carbon removal solutions, an expansion of its renewable energy portfolio, and a grant opportunity for nonprofits advancing a just energy transition.
Pyxus Receives SBTi Validation
Pyxus International, Inc., a global agricultural company, announced its near-term GHG emissions reduction targets received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Carrier's Targets Validated by SBTi
Carrier Global Corporation, a global climate and energy solutions provider, announced its GHG reduction goals including a target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Hershey Updates Targets to Decrease Emissions
Hershey, a candy and snacks manufacturer, announced the company updated its 2030 science-based GHG emissions reduction targets against the latest standards.
Albemarle’s Businesses on Track To Lower Emissions
Albemarle Corporation — a global company that provides essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health — announced its specialties business is on track to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2030.
DEI Impact Awards Nominations Due June 21
The deadline to submit nominations for Smart Energy Decisions' 2024 DEI Impact Awards is Friday, June 21. These awards will acknowledge company-wide efforts by large power users (commercial, industrial, institutional, and government) to advance DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), specifically focusing on the impact and amplification of energy and sustainability programs.
Forbright Bank Provides Sustainability Loans
Forbright Bank, a nationwide bank and lender helping accelerate the transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy, announced 30% of its portfolio finances sustainable companies and projects like solar loans, green building upgrades and accessible healthcare as of year-end 2023.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Adds Solar
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Annex added Kūpono Solar, a solar and battery storage facility.
Microsoft Partners for Carbon Removal Credits
Microsoft signed an agreement to receive over 970,000 nature-based carbon removal credits as part of the software company’s commitment to becoming carbon negative by 2030.
Weekend Reads: Solar's Way Forward; Algae-Powered Electricity
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Otis Drops Emissions by 12%
OTIS Worldwide Corporation — an elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company — lowered absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12% and absolute Scope 3 emissions by 5% from a 2021 baseline by measuring and managing t
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Sets 2050 Goals
ALE (Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise), a provider of communications, networking, and cloud solutions, announced it is pursuing a new strategy to actively address climate change and set an objective to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building: Part 1
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has developed a National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building to support the buildings sector moving toward zero emissions and advance public- and private-sector climate goals.
Valmont Industries Lowers Carbon Intensity
Valmont® Industries, Inc., a global company that provides vital infrastructure and advances in agricultural productivity, reported considerable progress in improving its environmental performance, including a reduction in carbon intensity from 78
Ionia, Michigan Adds Electric Vans
Dial-A-Ride, a department of the City of Ionia, Michigan, that provides low-fare rides to passengers within city limits and surrounding townships, added electric vehicles to its fleet.
Toro Cuts Emissions With Efficiency Projects
The Toro Company, a global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, expanded LED lighting across the majority of its facilities, resulting in cost savings and a notable reduction in carbon footprint.
Ingevity's Products Meet UN Sustainability Goals
Ingevity Corporation — a manufacturer of products and technologies in performance materials, advanced polymer technologies and performance chemicals — announced that 92% of 2023 revenue generated from its products contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Emerson Lowers Emissions by 52%
Emerson, a global technology and software company, lowered its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 52% since 2021 and procured 49% of the electricity used by its locations from renewable sources.
Google Partners for Clean Transition Tariff
Google entered into a partnership to harness its electricity demand and deploy clean energy.
A Greener Paradise: A Hawaii Resort’s Journey to Enhanced Sustainability and Guest Experience
A 25-acre waterfront resort, OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort chose Ameresco to implement efficiency measures and install building controls to improve guest comfort while reducing its environmental impact to help meet sustainability goals. This case study explores how an energy as a service agreement enabled the resort to modernize its energy systems and reduce consumption while enhancing guest comfort without upfront costs.
Wayfair Sets 2030 Goals
Wayfair Inc., a furniture manufacturer, announced its commitment to achieving zero waste across its global operations by 2030 and a goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% by 2035.
Fresenius Medical Care Signs 5 Solar/Wind PPAs
Fresenius Medical Care, a manufacturer of products and services for people with kidney disease, signed five virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) with wind and solar energy project developers in the U.S. and Germany.
