Energy Management Articles
Nikola Sells 40 Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell EVs
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, produced 43 and wholesaled 40 Class 8 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in Q1 2024.
North America’s Three Largest Banks to Disclose Energy Supply Ratios
JPMorgan Chase, Citi, and the Royal Bank of Canada have agreed to publicly disclose their financing ratio of clean energy supply financing to fossil fuel extraction financing (Energy Supply Ratio) and their underlying methodology.
Phillips 66 Reaches Renewable Diesel Milestone
Phillips 66 announced its Rodeo Renewed project is now processing only renewable feedstocks and producing about 30,000 barrels of renewable diesel per day.
AdventHealth to Install 3 MW of Solar
Health care organization AdventHealth is installing on-site solar at its corporate headquarters in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
Northeastern University Turns On Rooftop Solar
Northeastern University’s Boston campus has completed the installation of an on-grid rooftop solar system providing 157.78 kWp DC of power for the University’s Snell Library building.
Starbucks Certifies Over 6,000 Greener Stores
Starbucks has certified 6,091 Greener Stores, nearly doubling its portfolio over the past 12 months.
Reducing your Carbon Footprint with RECs and EFECs
While decarbonizing your organization's energy supply might seem daunting, there are a variety of options to consider. Your objectives should inform whether your plan focuses on renewable energy supply, supply from carbon-free non-renewable resources, or a combination of both. This article from Constellation continues its series exploring strategies to reduce your carbon footprint with a look at how to navigate energy solutions available to meet your overall environmental goals.
California State University Adds Solar Benches
California State University - Dominguez Hills had solar-powered benches installed on its campus.
Solaris Bus & Coach Adopts Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines
Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o., a European bus manufacturer, signed a Long Term Supply Agreement for the supply of 1,000 hydrogen fuel cell engines through 2027 for the European transit bus market.
U.S. Steel Partners to Capture Carbon Emissions
U.S. Steel Corporation announced the signing of a definitive agreement to capture carbon emissions generated from its Gary Works Blast Furnaces, a first-of-its-kind project.
SmartStop Self Storage Deploys Solar
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc., a self-managed and fully integrated self-storage company, announced its 50th property that is located in Chula Vista, California is now using solar power.
Stericycle Sets Emission Goals
Stericycle, Inc., a provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, set a global target to reach net zero GHG emissions for Scope 1 and 2 in the U.K. by 2045 and globally by 2050.
Azenta Adds Solar, EV Charging, Efficient Lighting
Azenta, Inc., a provider of life sciences solutions, made significant progress on its ESG initiatives, including the commitment to lower its environmental footprint by aligning its GHG emissions reduction targets with the Science-Based Targets Initiative.
Princeton U. Adds Rooftop Solar
Princeton University announces plans to add solar rooftop and canopy-mounted structures on the university’s campus in Princeton, N.J.
Verizon Re-affirms Plans to Add More Renewables
Verizon announced the telecom company joined RE100, a global initiative bringing together businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. As previously announced, Verizon aims to source renewable energy equivalent to 100% of its annual electricity usage by 2030 with an interim target of 50% by 2025.
DOE Allocates $4 Billion for Clean Energy Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced $4 billion in tax credits for over 100 projects across 35 states to increase domestic clean energy manufacturing and lower GHG emissions at industrial facilities.
Jack Henry Lowers Emissions
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. announced that the company procured renewable energy credits in 2023 to address Scope 2 emissions, resulting in an overall year-over-year reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
TPI Composites Increases Wind, Solar Power
TPI Composites, Inc. invested in two wind turbines and added solar panels at sites in Türkiye and secured a power purchase agreement in India to increase renewable energy usage and decrease emissions.
Chemicals Value Chain Decarbonization: Integrated Solutions for a Complex Challenge
Decarbonizing the chemicals sector is an essential part of the strategy to achieve a strong, competitive, and net-zero industrial sector of the future. Learn how the U.S. Department of Energy Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) is pursuing ambitious pathways to support technology development and collaboration across the entire chemicals value chain.
Renewables Achieve New Record
Renewable deployment in the power sector reached a total capacity of 3,870 gigawatts globally, creating a new record, according to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency.
Smart Energy Decisions' Webinar Center
Catch up with the latest Smart Energy Decisions webcasts on-demand at the Webinar Center - your go-to resource for presentations you need to help you make the best decisions for your energy strategies. Recent webinars include "Better Bill Data: Using technology to streamline utility bill management," "The 2024 State of Corporate Sustainability," "Achieving Energy Efficiency with Building Software," "Overcoming the Biggest Hurdle in Decarbonizing Buildings," "The 5 Energy Trends for 2023 and Beyond", and "AI-based HVAC Management for Real-World Results."
Weekend Reads: Eclipse vs. the Grid; Paris 2024's Carbon Footprint
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
ASM Sets 2035 Goals
ASM International N.V., a Netherlands-based company and its subsidiaries that design and manufacture equipment and process solutions to produce semiconductor devices for wafer processing, announced the launch of its Climate Transition Plan to reach its net-zero emissions target by 2035.
National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy
Developed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and U.S. Department of Energy, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy will guide the deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (ZE-MHDV) charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure from 2024 to 2040.
NYSERDA Completes Phase 1 of NY State Energy Data Resource Platform
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority announced the completion of the first phase of development of the New York State Integrated Energy Data Resource platform.
Saputo Signs Canadian Wind VPPA
Saputo Inc. entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement for wind power in Canada.
Fastenal Broadens Carbon Inventory
Fastenal Company completed a Scope 3 materiality assessment, a step to further broaden the company's carbon inventory and establish baselines for science-based targets.
Greenlane Launches Commercial EV Charging
Greenlane announced its first commercial EV charging corridor, which will include more than 100 chargers for freight trucks.
Kimball Electronics Lowers Emissions by 36%
Kimball Electronics, Inc. reported a 36% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG gas emissions from the company’s 2019 baseline year.
UnitedHealth Group Announces Renewable Energy Investments
UnitedHealth Group launched new renewable energy investments to support emissions reduction targets, including its first virtual power purchase agreement.
