Energy Management Articles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maersk Targets Validated by SBTi
A.P. Moller - Maersk's (Maersk) GHG emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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.
Chevron Receives Bond Approval to Expand Renewable Diesel Plant
Chevron, an energy company, received a $100 million bond allocation to expand its renewable diesel plant.
Stellantis Increases Electric Drive Modules Production
Stellantis N.V., an automotive brand company, announced it plans to increase production capacity of electric drive modules (EDMs) by adding production in Szentgotthard, Hungary.
Air Products Signs Solar PPA
Air Products, an industrial gasses company, announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for renewable energy.
DOE Invests $60 Million to Expand Geothermal Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of three projects that will receive up to $60 million to demonstrate the efficacy and scalability of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS).
Rockline Industries Sets Emissions Goals
Rockline Industries, a manufacturer of coffee filters and consumer, medical and commercial wet wipes, pledges to lower absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% over the next 10 years when compared to a 2022 baseline year.
Mack Trucks Invests $14.5 Million in Virginia for EVs
Mack Trucks will invest $14.5 million to expand its Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) manufacturing facility in Virginia to prepare the plant for an increase in demand for the Mack® MD Series and Mack MD Electric vehicles.
Zero Energy Building Highlight: Houston Advanced Research Center
The Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) built its certified zero energy building (ZEB) to house its headquarters and serve as a Living Laboratory. The building deploys a mix of traditional and custom technologies tailored to the site and climate. This case study from the U.S. Department of Energy explores the building's keys to success and explains why “a zero energy building is not a product, it’s a process.”
UW–Madison Starts Sustainability Strategy
The University of Wisconsin–Madison launched an initiative focused on environmental sustainability by lowering emissions and adding the use of renewable energy.
Amazon Adds Oregon Wind Project
Amazon announced the signing of a new power purchase agreement (PPA) to source renewable energy from a wind farm located in Gilliam County, Oregon.
Dow Chemical Completes First Green Bond
The Dow Chemical Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow, announced the closing of its green bond offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 5.150% notes due 2034 and $650 million aggregate principal amount of 5.600% notes due 2054.
Weekend Reads: Why Are Clean Energy Plants Being Banned?; The First Solar-Powered Super Bowl
It's the weekend! Kick back and relax with these must-read articles from around the web:
Toyota Boshoku America Signs REC Purchase Agreement
Toyota Boshoku America, Inc. (TBA), a global automotive interior systems supplier, announces the signing of a 12-year agreement to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs).
Smart Energy Voices Episode 96 - Heard at Net Zero Forum: Insights from the Healthcare Sector
At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions conducted live interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This episode of the Heard at NZF mini-series focuses on energy customers in healthcare. The interviews feature Scott Czubkowski, the National Director of Energy and Facility Performance at Medxcel Facilities, and Cory Pouliot, the Senior Director of Facilities Operations at Boston Medical Center.
HSBC Enters Partnership for Climate Tech
HSBC announced a partnership to increase climate mitigation and resilience through financing.
MetLife Investment Management Adds Solar in California
MetLife Investment Management (MIM) signed an agreement to install a 2.2 megawatt solar project and 510 kWh battery energy storage system at Intersect.
Össur's Targets Validated by SBTi
Össur, a global provider of mobility solutions that help people live a Life Without Limitations®, announced today that the company's emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Warrior Met Coal Lowers Emissions by 13%
Warrior Met Coal, a supplier to the global steel industry, achieved a 13% reduction in total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, plus a 16% reduction in methane emissions as compared to the 2021 baseline.
