Energy Management Articles
The State of Decarbonization: A Closer Look at the Government Sector
In this special addendum to Smart Energy Decisions' State of Decarbonization Report, A Closer Look at the Government Sector, we dive deeper into survey results from representatives of government institutions, including cities and municipalities.
US, UK Partner on Fusion Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (DESNZ) formed a major new strategic partnership to accelerate the demonstration and commercialization of fusion energy.
Nucor Sets 2050 Goals
Nucor Corporation announced net-zero, science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) targets for 2050 and established a new interim target for 2030.
DXC Technology Achieves SBTi Certification
DXC Technology, a technology services company, received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term emissions reduction targets.
Talos Energy Lowers Emissions by 30%
Talos Energy Inc. announced a 30% reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity ratio for 2022 compared to the 2018 baseline year and a 64% reduction in Scope 2 GHG emissions from its 2018 baseline year to 2022.
Amazon Launches First Brownfield Solar Project
Amazon announces its first brownfield solar project, which will be built over a reclaimed coal mine site in Maryland, and its first renewable energy project in South Korea.
Supply Chain Decarbonization: A Guide to Establishing a Successful Decarbonization Program
There is an increased recognition that sustainability efforts must extend beyond a company’s direct operations. Going to where the emissions are is key to driving sustainability impact and meeting stakeholder expectations, producing tangible benefits for your business. This white paper from Edison Energy lays out a framework for success, providing a strategic approach to help break down the challenges of supply chain engagement into manageable steps and practical initiatives that will drive impact.
Moapa Indian Reservation Deploys Solar
The Moapa Band of Paiute Indians will soon add a 275 MWdc solar project coupled with a 75 MW-5hr battery energy storage system to the Moapa Indian Reservation.
Neiman Marcus Seeks to Lower Emissions Through Suppliers
Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) is seeking to lower its Scope 3 emissions through supplier engagement.
Mitsubishi Electric to Issue Green Bonds
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced it will issue green bonds for the first time.
Universal Music Group's Targets Validated by SBTi
Universal Music Group N.V., a music-based entertainment company, announced that its GHG emission reduction targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Weekend Reads: National Solar Energy Database Unveiled; Net Zero Targets Continue to Add Up
It’s the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Amkor Technology Commits to Setting SBTi Goals
Amkor Technology, Inc., a provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, announced that the company committed to setting targets to reduce GHG emissions in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
AstraZeneca Collaborates to Boost RNG Productivity
AstraZeneca is leveraging its global industrial-scale manufacturing and digital capabilities to boost U.S. renewable natural gas productivity.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 91 - Sustainability, Reliability, and Security While Managing Costs
At Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum, Michelle Lancaster, Microsoft’s Director of Global Sustainability Strategy and GTM, and Chuck Hanna, Vice President of National Accounts and Solutions Sales at Constellation, gave a keynote discussing how Microsoft is working with Constellation to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy reliability – all while managing costs.
Transwestern Enters Partnership to Explore Decarbonization
Transwestern Investment Group (TIG®) entered into a strategic partnership to explore the development and construction of solar arrays and battery storage solutions for a subset of TIG’s industrial real estate properties.
Nordson Adds Solar, Efficiency Projects
Nordson Corporation began to execute on its climate framework strategy, including the installation of a water filtration and reuse system in Guaymas, Mexico, and onsite solar generation planning at several facilities.
Easterly Government Properties Lowers Emissions With Efficiency Programs
Easterly Government Properties, Inc., announced several projects to lower its emissions.
Zero-CapEx Solar + Storage: Lower Energy Costs and Emissions
On-site solutions like solar and storage help organizations reduce costs, generate revenue, and lower emissions. But what’s the key to building a cost-effective project? This infographic from Enel provides three steps for adopting solutions through financing options in combination with the Inflation Reduction Act to make zero-capital projects a reality.
GSA Allocates $2 Billion to Decarbonize Buildings
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced a $2 billion investment for over 150 construction projects that use cleaner construction materials, known as “low-embodied carbon” (LEC) materials.
Cargill Reduces Emissions by 11%
Cargill, an agriculture company, lowered emissions from its operations by 10.97%, achieving its 2025 goal of reducing operations from its emissions by 10% against a 2017 baseline.
HubSpot's Goals Approved by SBTi
HubSpot, a customer platform for scaling businesses, announced its near-term and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets (SBTs) have been approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
Veolia Adds Solar in Arkansas
Veolia North America, an environmental solutions company in the U.S. and Canada, entered into a partnership for a solar energy project.
Charter Next Generation Receives SBTi Validation
Charter Next Generation (CNG), a producer of sustainable films, announced the company's near-term and net-zero science-based targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
AMETEK Lowers Emissions by 26%
AMETEK, a global provider of industrial technology solutions, made meaningful progress toward its environmental goals, including a 26% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity since 2019 compared to it reduction target of 40% by 2035.
Comcast's Green Bond Allocated for Buildings, EVs
Comcast allocated $421.8 million of the $995 million net proceeds from its February 7, 2023 issuance of its 4.65% green bond note to include projects geared towards green buildings, clean transportation, energy efficiency and renewable energy for several projects.
DP World to Receive Certificate for Hydroelectric Energy
DP World, a global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, agreed to a new partnership that will help the company reach its goal of achieving 100% carbon neutrality by 2030.
Allego N.V. Signs Two PPAs
Allego N.V., a pan-European public electric vehicle fast and ultra-fast charging network, announced that it has signed two power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 100 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy annually.
ExxonMobil's Rotterdam Refinery to Add Blue Hydrogen
ExxonMobil's (Esso) Rotterdam refinery in the Netherlands will deploy blue hydrogen starting in 2026.
Climate Crossroads: Fiscal Policies in a Warming World
The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) report "Climate Crossroads: Fiscal Policies in a Warming World" takes stock of mitigation policies across countries and presents the trilemma facing policymakers of balancing between achieving climate goals, debt sustainability, and political feasibility. In this report, IMF offers insights into the mix of fiscal policies needed to address climate change worldwide.
