Energy Management Articles
BioMed Realty Increases RE, Energy Efficiency Projects
BioMed Realty, a provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries, increased renewable electricity across the company's operating portfolio.
WISE Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Nominations are now being accepted for Smart Energy Decisions’ third annual WISE Awards to celebrate Women in Smart Energy. Women are doing important work in energy and sustainability, yet they remain underrecognized and underrepresented. We want to bring to the fore their significant, influential achievements as a way to recognize their role in the energy transition and to inspire others with their accomplishments.
H&M Group Issues EUR 500 Million Green Bond
Global fashion and design company H&M Group issued a EUR 500 million green bond with a maturity of eight years under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) program.
Peloton Makes Progress on Emissions Reduction
Peloton, an exercise equipment company, made progress on lowering emissions by developing product carbon footprints for Peloton's connected fitness units.
Deutsche Bank Sets Net Zero Targets for High-Emitting Sectors
Deutsche Bank set new emission reduction goals that were published in its initial Transition Plan as well as net zero pathways for three additional carbon-intensive industries in the bank’s corporate loan portfolio.
Waste Connections Lowers Emissions
Waste Connections, Inc. lowered Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 14% in 2022 and achieved a 27% reduction in emissions intensity on robust 2022 revenue growth.
Rexford Industrial Receives SBTi Validation
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. announced the validation of its emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Ontario Expands EV Charging Network
The Ontario government is providing more funding to build thousands of new electric vehicle charging stations in small- and medium-sized communities.
NY Mayor Signs Bill to Electrify City Vehicles
New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed Intro. 279-A, formally codifying the city’s goal of transitioning its automobile fleet to all zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs) by 2038.
Santa Clarita Transit Adds Hydrogen Station
Santa Clarita Transit, a transportation provider serving over 2 million riders each year in California, installed a Hydrogen Refueling Station.
A Business Guide to Procuring Offsite Renewable Energy
In the past five years, commercial and industrial customer purchases of offsite renewable energy projects have nearly doubled as companies race to implement carbon reduction and other goals. In this guide from Constellation, learn how to educate yourself on the process of procuring offsite renewable energy to ensure your project is successful and meets your goals.
Stellantis Unveils Electric Commercial Vans
Stellantis unveiled a range of renewed and electrified compact, mid-size and large commercial vans for the Citroën, FIAT Professional, Opel, Peugeot and Vauxhall brands as part of the Pro One strategic offensive for the Stellantis Commercial Vehicles Business.
Conway Corp Adds Solar
Conway Corp, the city-owned utility system, announced the completion of the 135-megawatt Conway Solar at Happy project in White County, Arkansas.
Tampere Heart Hospital to Decarbonize Operations
Tampere University Hospital in Finland announced the completion of a comprehensive, hospital-wide analysis of its environmental sustainability, including a deep assessment of the interventional cardiology space and evaluation of its carbon footprint.
Summit Materials' Continental Cement Signs MOU to Lower Emissions
Summit Materials, Inc., a vertically integrated construction materials solutions provider, in partnership with its subsidiary Continental Cement Company, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to lower emissions.
Weekend Reads: Cash-for-Carbon Hustle, Green Solar from Space
It’s the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Agilent’s Targets Approved by the SBTi
Agilent Technologies Inc., an analytical and clinical laboratory technologies company, announced the company’s near- and long-term targets for reaching net-zero GHG emissions were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
DHL Express Signs SAFc Agreement
DHL Express signed a long-term strategic agreement to accelerate the decarbonization of aviation logistics through the purchase of approximately 668 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel via sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc).
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 90 - Heard at Net Zero Forum - Insights from the Higher Education Sector
At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions recorded onsite interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This episode features conversations with energy customers in higher education. This series of interviews aims to provide listeners with insights and inspiration to help them on their clean energy journeys.
Xerox Lowers Emissions With More Remote Options
Xerox Holdings Corporation changed its service experience through CareAR®, a Xerox company, allowing experts to visually diagnose and solve client issues remotely for the past two years, which lowered emissions.
Ferguson Signs Wind VPPA
Ferguson announced a 65 MW Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) from a wind project located in Callahan County, Texas.
Kraft Heinz Increases Use of RE in US, Europe
The Kraft Heinz Company contracted renewable electricity in Europe and the U.S. in 2022 that is expected to equate to approximately 46% of the company's current manufacturing facility demand over the next two years.
DOE Provides $3.5 Billion for Electric Grid
The White House announced $3.46 billion for 58 projects across 44 states to strengthen electric grid resilience and reliability.
Oberlin College Converting to Geothermal Exchange System
Drilling for a large geothermal systems installation is underway at Oberlin College & Conservatory in Ohio.
The Fashion Pact Deploys RE in Europe
The Fashion Pact, a CEO-led initiative for sustainability in the fashion and textile industry, signed an innovative collective virtual power purchase agreement (CVPPA).
NTT DATA Business Solutions Sets 2040 Goals
NTT DATA Business Solutions AG set 2040 goals in its first sustainability report.
Manassas City Public Schools Adds Electric Buses
Manassas City Public Schools in Virginia announced plans to install six chargers and deploy 12 electric school buses to the district over a three-year period.
Building Operators: Grid and Occupant Training
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council partnered with Northeastern University and Washington State University to expand its Building Operator Certification® (BOC) training. In this case study from Better Buildings, learn how the program is emphasizing grid-interactive efficient buildings and occupant-centric controls with a focus on an entry- and pre-entry-level workforce.
EU Council Approves New Rules for Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
The European Council reached an agreement on a proposal to update and strengthen the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
Inditex to Reduce Maritime Transport Emissions with Maersk
Inditex, the parent company of fashion brands such as Zara and Massimo Dutti, entered into a partnership to reduce its global GHG footprint from seaborne logistics.
