Energy Management Articles
Otis Emission Targets Receive SBTi Approval
Otis, an elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company, announced the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved its near-term GHG emissions reduction targets.
Hyundai Motor Group Signs Solar PPA
Hyundai Motor Group signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to secure solar electricity for its plants in the U.S., including the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia.
Amphenol Increases RE Use
Amphenol made advances in energy management through the increased use of renewable energy sources and the acquisition of renewable energy certificates in 2023.
Charles River Achieves 100% RE Globally
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. announced the company reached 100% renewable electricity across all of its global sites as of the first quarter of 2024.
Tractor Supply Commits to Setting Science-Based Target
Tractor Supply Company, a rural lifestyle retailer, announced a commitment to set a science-based target to reduce carbon emissions that is in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Southwest Airlines Acquires SAF Co
Southwest Airlines announced the acquisition of SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC, as part of the investment portfolio of its wholly owned subsidiary Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures LLC.
Hackensack Meridian Health Adds Solar, BESS
Hackensack Meridian Health, a New Jersey health network, announced a 30-year Energy-as-a-Service partnership.
Marriott Emissions Goals Approved by SBTi
Marriott International, Inc. announced its near-term and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets were verified with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy by 2050: A National Blueprint for the Buildings Sector
The U.S. Department of Energy led the development of a Blueprint that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. buildings 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2050 vs. 2005 while centering equity and benefits to communities.
Consolidated Communications Increases RE
Consolidated Communications, a fiber provider, reported 32.4% of its electricity came from renewable sources and increased its use of renewable energy by 90 basis points.
Weekend Reads: Amazon Dominates Private EV Charging; Greener Wastewater Could Save Billions
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Oregon Government Building Receives Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Columbia County, Oregon, signed an Energy Savings Performance Contract to make the historic John Gumm building more energy efficient.
Milliken & Co Lowers Indexed Emissions by 25%
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced the company reduced indexed GHG emissions by 25% and increased renewable energy use to 100,000 megawatt hours per year.
General Mills Lowers Emissions by 7%, Adds RE
General Mills reduced total value chain emissions by 7% and further reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12% through 2023 and 51% compared to its 2020 baseline.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 100 - Heard at Net Zero Forum - Women in Smart Energy
We’re celebrating the 100th episode of Smart Energy Voices with a showcase of women leaders who are driving sustainability in the energy sector. As recorded at the recent Net Zero Forum Spring, 2024 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) winners Renée Yarmy, Eryn Beddoes and Leigh Pearson discuss advancing net-zero efforts, workforce development, the value of mentorship, improving gender diversity in STEM and energy, and their personal motivations.
RTX Signs Renewable Electricity Deal
RTX announced it signed an agreement for 12 of the company's Texas facilities to receive 100% renewable electricity.
Volvo Cars Deploys Biogas in China
Volvo Cars announced its Taizhou manufacturing plant made the switch to biogas, making it the company’s first plant in China to achieve climate-neutral status.
Fort Bliss Tests Geothermal Initiative
Fort Bliss in Texas and the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit will begin a geothermal initiative to receive clean energy.
Zoetis Signs Wind VPPA
Zoetis Inc., an animal health company, signed a virtual power purchase agreement for a 50-megawatt portion of a Texas wind farm.
DOE Allocates $54 Million for EV Charging Infrastructure
The Biden-Harris Administration announced a $54 million funding opportunity for EV charging infrastructure through President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Donaldson Co Lowers Emissions by 25%
Donaldson Company, Inc., a worldwide manufacturer of innovative filtration products and solutions, announced it reduced total Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25% and grew renewable energy usage by 21% over fiscal year 2021.
Bona Adds RE in US, Germany, Sweden
Bona — a global, sustainably driven company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining and restoring flooring — announced investments in renewable energy at facilities in Sweden, Germany and the United States.
Reducing Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Guide to Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions
As public awareness grows around the issue of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, corporations are looking to reduce their carbon footprint and lessen their emissions impacts. Constellation's white paper, "Reducing Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Guide to Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions" can help kickstart these efforts.
Boeing Purchases 9.4M Gallons Blended SAF
Boeing is purchasing 9.4 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel to support its 2024 U.S. commercial operations, reducing its carbon emissions.
Tyler Technologies Updates Scope 3 Accounting
Tyler Technologies, Inc., a provider of integrated software and technology services for the public sector, added three new categories to its Scope 3 GHG inventory accounting and conducted several energy efficiency projects.
Ziff Davis Emissions Targets Approved by SBTi
Ziff Davis, Inc. announced the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated its GHG emissions reduction targets of lowering its Scope 1 and 2 GHG by 50% by 2030 and Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods by 51.6% by 2030.
Hexaware Technologies Installs Solar, Improves Energy Efficiency
Hexaware Technologies, a global technology provider, installed rooftop solar systems across its operations, resulting in a 1.84 MW solar power generation capacity and preventing 1,748 tons of CO2 emissions annually.
CTtransit Upgrades Electric Bus Charging
CTtransit, a public transit provider in Connecticut, upgraded the charging mechanism for its electric buses.
RMR Group Lowers Emissions by 33%
The RMR Group, an alternative asset management company, achieved progress toward its environmental goals, including a 33.2% reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions and a 26.7% reduction in energy consumption measured from a 2019 baseline.
Chick-fil-A Launches California Solar Microgrid
Chick-fil-A Mendocino Avenue located in Santa Rosa, California, is the second Chick-fil-A® restaurant to install a solar-powered microgrid system.
