Energy Management Articles
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 97 - Energy and Equity
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil welcomes Emily Schapira, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Energy Authority. She’s also a recent winner of the DEI Impact award in the Catalyst for Change category. They discuss how the Philadelphia Energy Authority is making great strides in the push for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Danaher to Set SBTi Targets
Danaher Corporation announced it committed to set science-based GHG emission reduction targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Saint-Gobain Lowers Emissions With Heat Recovery System
Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Canada Inc., finished the installation of a heat exchanger system on its industrial drywall board dryer at its gypsum facility outside Vancouver, British Columbia.
Pacific Gas and Electric to Add BH-ESS
Pacific Gas and Electric Company in California plans to add a green hydrogen plus battery ultra-long duration energy storage system (BH-ESS) with 293 MWh of dispatchable carbon-free energy.
Verizon Conducts Last Allocation of Green Bond
Verizon Communications Inc. issued its last allocation of the nearly $1 billion of net proceeds from its fifth green bond, which was issued in May 2023.
Madison Gas and Electric Solar Project Begins Operation
Madison Gas and Electric’s latest solar array, the 6-megawatt (MW) Tyto Solar in Fitchburg, is operating and delivering locally generated, carbon-free energy to the distribution grid.
Microsoft Adds Carbon Removal Project
Microsoft signed a six-year offtake agreement to purchase 350,000 tons of carbon removal credits from an agroforestry project in Kenya.
Cisco Signs Solar PPA
Cisco signed a 15-year agreement to purchase approximately 60,000 MWh of solar energy annually.
Walmart Reaches Emission Goal Early
Walmart announced its goal to lower, avoid, or sequester 1 gigaton or 1 billion metric tons of its GHG emissions in product value chains was achieved six years early.
Hawaiian Electric to Add 40 MW Renewable Energy
Hawaiian Electric Company plans to add the proposed 'Ūkiu Energy 40-megawatt renewable energy site in Maui to increase grid reliability on the island.
Airbus Enters Partnership for SAF
Airbus signed a strategic partnership to deal with the challenges of decarbonizing aviation through the use of sustainable aviation fuels.
Meet Experts from Google, HARC at SED’s Net Zero Forum Spring
Smart Energy Decisions has finalized the lineup of speakers for Net Zero Forum Spring with the addition of sessions from Google and Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC). The Forum is set for February 26-28 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center in The Woodlands, Texas.
Rio Tinto Signs Wind PPA
Rio Tinto signed a renewable power purchase agreement to supply its Gladstone operations in Queensland.
CEC Approves $1.9 Billion for EV, Hydrogen Plan
The California Energy Commission approved a $1.9 billion investment plan that accelerates progress on the state’s electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling goals.
Kohler Plans Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power System
Kohler, a data center industry global power partner, announced it plans to launch a hydrogen fuel cell power system with zero emission during use and introduced Conscious Care™, a maintenance program that reduces fuel consumption, GHG emissions, and maintenance costs.
Michigan Expands EV Charging With $23 Million
The Michigan Infrastructure Office, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation, announced that almost $23 million was awarded to over 40 locations across the state under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program.
Republic Services’ Brickyard Landfill Adds RNG Plant
Republic Services’ Brickyard Landfill in Danville, Illinois, will be using a landfill gas to renewable natural gas plant as an energy source.
Weekend Reads: Red States Cash in on IRA; Taylor Swift's Carbon Problem
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
SDG&E Unveils Four Advanced Microgrids
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) unveiled four new microgrids featuring advanced remote operation capabilities to help enhance grid reliability and bolster resiliency for the surrounding communities.
FAA Invests in Airports: Adds Solar, Efficiency Upgrades
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $970 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Investing in America agenda to 114 airports across the country in 44 states and three territories.
Air Liquide Signs First VPPA
Air Liquide, an industrial gas supplier, signed its first long-term Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) to contribute to the Group’s decarbonization and sustainability strategy.
Caltrans Expands Hydrogen-Powered Rail Fleet
Caltrans announced a $127 million agreement for six more zero-emission, hydrogen-powered passenger train sets, building upon a previous order to deliver the first four hydrogen-powered intercity train sets.
Climate Action Plans and Emissions Reduction Plans Defined
A key milestone for Better Climate Challenge partners is the creation of an Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) that clearly defines how they will meet their GHG emissions reduction target. This fact sheet from Better Buildings identifies the relationship between a CAP, ERP and building-level audits and define how these strategies can work together to help an organization meet its emissions reduction targets.
Cincinnati Zoo Adds Solar Array
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden broke ground earlier in February on a 2.8 MW Melink Solar solar array.
Lafarge Canada Finishes Green Cement Transition
Lafarge Canada, a sustainable and building solutions company, announced the completion of transitioning from the production of traditional general-use cement to OneCem®, a greener product that results in significantly lower CO2 emissions.
Consumer Confidence in US Energy System in Decline
The EY Energy Consumer Confidence Index (ECCI) reveals an 8-point plunge in consumer confidence toward the U.S. energy system, falling from 64.8 in 2022 down to 56.9.
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Signs Solar PPA
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) announced the execution of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 10.98 MWdc solar array with 8.75 MW / 17.5 MWh of battery storage.
OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa's Energy Efficiency Upgrades
OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa announced the installation of new energy efficiency and maintenance advancements has been completed.
United Adds Embraer, Google to Sustainable Flight Fund
United Airlines announced the 22 corporate partners that will make up The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund.
Maersk Targets Validated by SBTi
A.P. Moller - Maersk's (Maersk) GHG emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
