Energy Management Articles
Understanding Carbon Offsets
Climate change has become increasingly front of mind, with many organizations looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and limit their impact on the environment. This blog from NRG explores one "tool in the toolkit" - the purchase and use of carbon offsets, which allow organizations to offset their greenhouse gas emissions by supporting a variety of sustainable projects.
Volvo Seeks to Lower Each Car's Emissions by 75%
Volvo Cars plans to reduce CO2 emissions per car by 75% by 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline.
Ascend Reaches GHG Abatement Goal
Ascend Performance Materials began operating a new thermal reduction unit (TRU) that will eliminate over 98% of the GHG emissions tied to adipic acid production in Pensacola, Florida.
Ashland Receives SBTi Validation
Ashland Inc. received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its GHG emissions reduction targets.
Capstone Copper Corp. Lowers Emissions
Capstone Copper announced its total energy use rose by 12% due to increases in both fuel (13%) and electricity (11%) use due to the increased need for fuel for capital projects and electricity for its new facilities.
Weekend Reads: Portugal Runs on Renewables for 6 Days; Detroit Debuts First US Wireless Charging Road
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
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 "Overcoming the Biggest Hurdle in Decarbonizing Buildings," "The 5 Energy Trends for 2023 and Beyond", "AI-based HVAC Management for Real-World Results," "The 2023 State of Corporate Sustainability," "Is Your Energy & Sustainability Data Financial Grade?" "Delivering Sustainable Energy as a Service as the First Step Towards Net Zero Goals," and "How 24/7 Carbon Data is Shaping the Travel & Tourism Industry."
Sonos Discloses Emissions
Sonos, a multi-room wireless home audio manufacturer, disclosed its Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions with the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the first time.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 92: DEI Impact Awards, Part 1
At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions hosted the 2023 DEI Impact Awards, recognizing large power users’ company-wide efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion while powering the energy transition. This two-part series will celebrate the winners of these awards and highlight their efforts. The DEI Impact Awards were sponsored by NRG.
Music Industry Launches Climate Collective
Music companies Universal Music Group, Sony Music Group and Warner Music Group announced the establishment of the Music Industry Climate Collective (“MICC”).
American Airlines Purchases Carbon Removal
American Airlines purchased 10,000 tons of permanent carbon removal to be delivered in early 2025.
Applied Materials’ Goals Approved by SBTi
Semiconductor company Applied Materials, Inc. announced that its science-based Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Dow's Board Approves Canadian Path2Zero Project
Dow announced that its board of directors has declared Final Investment Decision on the company's Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero investment to build a net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions-integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives facility.
Stericycle Sets 2045 Goals
Stericycle, Inc. set a global environmental target to achieve net zero GHG emissions for Scope 1 and 2 in the United Kingdom by 2045 and globally by 2050.
Military Ocean Terminal Concord to Add Power Generation Plant
Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) in Concord, California plans to add a 6.25MW backup power generation plant and underground transmission lines.
NY Allocates $100 Million for Zero-Emission School Buses
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $100 million is available for zero-emission school buses from the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.
WestRock Signs Two VPPAs
WestRock, a sustainable fiber-based paper and packaging solutions company, announced it has entered into two virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs).
Stripe, Spotify Sign Two Offtake Agreements
Frontier, an advance market commitment (AMC) that aims to accelerate the development of carbon removal technologies, has facilitated a set of direct air capture (DAC) offtakes for carbon removal.
DOE to Spend $121 Million to Lower Emissions in Industrial Sector
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) announced a notice of intent (NOI) to issue a $83 million funding opportunity that will decrease emissions.
Meijer Adds EV Charging Network
Meijer, a regional grocery retailer, will add fast charging stations in the Midwest.
UBS Arena Sets Sustainability Agenda
New York's UBS Arena announced its new formal sustainability agenda that serves to advance a commitment to environmental impact, lowering emissions and adding renewable energy.
Virgin Atlantic Conducts London to NYC SAF Flight
Virgin Atlantic announced a flight took off from London Heathrow to New York using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Michigan Schools Energy Coop to Add Solar Farm
The Executive Committee of the Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative (MISEC) announced the signing of a letter of intent to add a solar farm.
H&M Group Partners for Green Loan Program
H&M Group is leading an effort to establish collaborative financing solutions to enable the decarbonization of fashion supply chains.
NY Completes Installation of Offshore Wind Turbine
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the installation of the first offshore wind turbine for South Fork Wind.
DOE Invests $444 Million for Safe Storage of CO2
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the allocation of over $444 million to support 16 selected projects across 12 states that will bolster the carbon management industry.
Energizing American Battery Storage Manufacturing
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released Energizing American Battery Storage Manufacturing, a comprehensive examination of the challenges and opportunities facing domestic energy storage production following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Aurisco Sets 2027 Goals
Aurisco Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a USFDA-inspected cGMP generic API manufacturer and CRDMO for modified amidites, oligonucleotides and peptides, announced it plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2027 and zero emissions by 2030.
Gulfstream Completes Trans-Atlantic Flight Using SAF
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the successful completion of a trans-Atlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Weekend Reads: Next Generation of Solar Tech; Texas Board of Ed vs. Science Textbooks
It's the long Thanksgiving weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
