Energy Management Articles
Levi Strauss & Co. Sets 2050 Goals
Apparel maker Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) released its inaugural climate transition plan, which provides a roadmap to reaching its near-term GHG emissions reduction target by 2030 and its goal of being a net zero company by 2050.
Santa Clara University Installs Solar EV Chargers
Santa Clara University entered into a partnership to receive direct clean energy for the university’s fleet of maintenance and other electric vehicles.
Dentsply Sirona’s Emissions Drop 47%
Dentsply Sirona, a manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies and a provider of continence care solutions, announced a reduction of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 47% compared with the baseline measurement from 2019.
Kenco Decreases Emissions
Kenco, a third-party logistics provider, announced that 82% of its material handling equipment (MHE) fleet utilized in warehousing operations is electric as the company continues efforts to move away from fuel sources such as propane.
Technimark to Submit SBTi goals
Technimark, a global company that provides manufacturing solutions for healthcare, consumer packaging, and specialty industrial markets, announced the company will finalize and submit science-based GHG emission reduction targets for validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Amazon Invests in Nuclear Reactors
Amazon made an investment in a company to help meet growing energy demands and support future carbon-free projects that will use small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).
Smart Energy Decisions Presents 2024 DEI Impact Awards Winners
Smart Energy Decisions presented the 2024 DEI Impact Awards at Net Zero Forum Fall on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Westin Westminster in Westminster, Colorado, to a variety of organizations and individuals to honor efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in clean energy. Meet the winners of the 2024 DEI Impact Awards.
Arkansas School District Switches to Propane Buses
Fourteen propane school buses arrived at Pulaski County Special School District in July 2024, marking the district's second alternatively fueled bus purchase.
Worthington Steel Lowers Emissions
Worthington Steel, Inc. announced that its Scope 1 and 2 GHG gas emissions intensity totaled 0.02 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per ton processed, a 2% decrease from fiscal 2023.
Northeastern University Modernizes Steam System
Northeastern University modernized its steam distribution system as part of a broader effort to decarbonize the campus, enhance energy efficiency and leverage renewable energy sources.
Solventum Commits to 100% RE by 2030
Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care, announced the healthcare company pledges to use 100% renewable electricity globally by 2030.
Fresh Del Monte Achieves Emission Goals Early
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a global producer, marketer, and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, announced it achieved its SBTi-approved Scope 1 and 2 GHG reduction goal well before the 2030 target.
Weekend Reads: Big Tech Eyes Nuclear; A Solar Desalination Breakthrough
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 111 — Google’s Climate Journey — Decarbonization Within Reach
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Savannah Goodman, Data and Software Climate Solutions Lead at Google, talks about Google's ambitious 24/7 carbon-free energy goal and the innovative tools Google is developing to decarbonize not only its operations but also to influence the broader energy grid. She reveals their use of Time-Based Energy Attribute Certificates (T-EACs) and how this technology can change the procurement of energy across all industries and deliver clean energy to the grid in times and places where it’s needed.
DOE Invests $29 Million for Carbon Capture, Conversion, Storage
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced $29 million will be allocated for 12 research and development projects to fund two carbon management priorities.
ExxonMobil Obtains Offshore Carbon Storage Site
Oil company Exxon Mobil Corporation executed the largest offshore carbon dioxide (CO2) storage lease in the U.S. with the Texas General Land Office (GLO).
Steel Dynamics Sets Emissions Goals
Steel Dynamics, Inc. announced certified science-based GHG emissions intensity targets for its steel mills.
Albany International Sets Additional Emission Goals
Albany International Corp., a developer and manufacturer of engineered components, announced the publication of its 2023 Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.
LEO Pharma Sets 2050 Goals
LEO Pharma announced its commitment to achieving a net-zero climate target by 2050 which involves developing an extensive decarbonization plan across the company’s operations and aligning with the Paris Agreement and climate science recommendations.
Utah to Boost Clean Energy Production
Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced Operation Gigawatt, an initiative to double Utah’s power production over the next 10 years.
Thermo Fisher’s Research Unit Adopts SAF
The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific plans to adopt sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a drop-in fuel that can be used in most conventional aircraft to lower emissions from air transportation.
Gila River Indian Community Deploys Solar Over Canals
The Gila River Indian Community Governor announced energy was generated from an innovative solar over canals project funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Walmart Invests in Maryland, Illinois Solar
Walmart announced the retailer will invest in 74 solar landscape community solar projects in Maryland and Illinois.
City of Beaverton's Pump Station Adds Hydropower Turbine
The City of Beaverton announced achieving a significant milestone in its commitment to a more sustainable future by adding a hydropower turbine at a pump station.
United Warehouse Deploys Rooftop Solar
United Warehouse Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of Marvion Inc., announced the signing of a service partnership agreement for solar PV systems.
DOE Funds Tech for Industrial Decarbonization
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it allocated over $43 million for several projects to support the development of technologies essential for lowering energy use and GHG emissions across industrial subsectors.
The Field Guide to Decarbonization Planning
The Field Guide to Decarbonization Planning offers a roadmap for organizations to reduce their facilities’ carbon footprint. This white paper from Ameresco provides practical solutions for facility owners and operators, covering climate action, setting net zero goals, gaining efficiency, shifts in thermal energy and renewable electricity, and assembling a decarbonization plan.
Microsoft Signs for Carbon Removal
Microsoft signed a three-year agreement to permanently remove CO2 using enhanced rock weathering (ERW).
Google Signs Solar PPA
Tech company Google signed a 12-year power purchase agreement to purchase renewable energy from a 435-megawatt (MWdc) solar project.
Yum! Brands Reports Progress on Carbon Reduction
Yum! Brands, Inc. announced it is on track to achieve the fast food company’s 2030 emission reduction goals across both Scopes 1 and 2, as well as Scope 3 as it relates to energy emissions from franchisee-owned restaurants.
