Energy Management Articles
Business Execs Optimistic About Investing in Clean Tech
Business leaders reported an increased level of optimism about their organizations' future growth in 2024 compared to 12 months ago, according to a report released by Capgemini Research Institute.
Rio Tinto Signs PPA, Plans to Build Australia's Largest Solar Farm
Rio Tinto, a metals and mining company, signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to purchase power for 25 years.
Bayer Adds Solar in New Jersey, California
Bayer, a healthcare and nutrition company, added two new solar energy projects to lower energy costs while increasing its use of renewable power.
Fresno EOC Electrifies Shuttle Fleet, Adds Solar
The board of the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) approved a partnership to implement its turnkey fleet electrification program for the organization’s 50-shuttle fleet.
Rockwell Automation Joins SBTi, UN Global Compact
Rockwell Automation, a company that provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions to manufacturers, joined the UN Global Compact and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as part of its new 2023 ESG initiatives.
H2 Green Steel Raises €4 Billion for First-of-Its-Kind Plant
H2 Green Steel has signed definitive debt financing agreements for €4.2 billion in project financing for the world's first large-scale green steel plant in northern Sweden.
Panda Express to Lower Energy Use, Optimize Consumption
Panda Express, an Asian dining concept with about 2,500 U.S. locations, signed an agreement to optimize energy consumption and lower energy costs.
Bloomberg Signs Solar PPA
Bloomberg, a global media company, signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 80 MW of renewable energy generated by the Mockingbird Solar Center, currently under construction near Paris, Texas.
Postal Service Adds EVs, Charging Stations
The United States Postal Service (USPS) unveiled its first set of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its South Atlanta Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC). Additional charging stations will be installed at hundreds of new S&DCs across the U.S. in 2024.
Beverly Hilton, Waldorf Astoria Hotels Lower Emissions
The Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria installed an energy-savings solution at their hotels that lowers the need for air conditioning during peak electric demand, reducing GHG emissions, energy use and costs.
Net Zero Forum Spring Expands Educational Program
Smart Energy Decisions (SED) announced additions to the conference program for Net Zero Forum Spring, to be held February 26-28, 2024 in The Woodlands, TX.
Weekend Reads: How Costly is the Energy Transition, Really?; Taylor Swift Divides Climate Advocates
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Pentagon, Federal Buildings to Install Solar Panels
The Pentagon plans to install solar panels as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s program that will allocate $104 million for energy conservation and clean energy projects at 31 federal facilities.
Net Zero for Water? It’s More Complicated Than That
As net zero emissions becomes the standard for sustainability-minded corporations worldwide, this carbon mindset is being misapplied to water as we hear more and more about “net zero water.” In this column from The Water Council, learn why organizations need to apply a true water stewardship approach.
Trafigura to Purchase CDR Credits
Trafigura, a global commodities group, announced that it has agreed to purchase carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits.
Google Builds Data Center With Off-Site Heat Recovery
Google announced it has begun construction on a new data center in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire that will handle off-site heat recovery.
Amazon Continues to Add Solar, Wind Power
Amazon increased its renewable portfolio by investing in more than 100 new solar and wind energy projects in 2023 and now has over 500 solar and wind projects globally.
Votorantim Cimentos Purchases 100 MW of Solar
Votorantim Cimentos, a construction materials and sustainable solutions company, signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to purchase 100 MW of solar energy over the course of the next 15 years.
Prince William County Public Schools Sign PPA
Prince William County Public Schools in Virginia, which has nearly 90,000 students, signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Wolfson Hospital Switches to Low-Carbon Electric Heat
The Wolfson Hospital in Holon, Israel will deploy low-carbon electric heat as part of a new project.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Upgrades Fleet, Tests Alternative Fuels
Genesee & Wyoming Inc., which owns or leases more than 100 freight railroads, continued to upgrade its North American locomotive fleet to reduce fuel consumption and minimize emissions.
2024 Report: The State of Corporate Sustainability
The 2024 State of Corporate Sustainability Report serves as a reflection of the biggest trends, drivers, and challenges facing energy, facility, and sustainability teams. This year's data regarding the current state of sustainability reporting and energy management reflects the experience and insight of 240+ industry professionals working at respected organizations in multiple sectors. Explore the results of this research, the fifth collaboration between Atrius®, part of Acuity Brands, and Smart Energy Decisions.
DePue, Illinois Adds Solar Farm
A 26.3 megawatt (MW DC) 20 MW AC solar farm in DePue, Illinois was completed.
World Economic Forum: Retrofitting Buildings Could Lower Energy Intensity by 40%
Retrofitting existing buildings could lower their energy intensity by nearly 40%, according to the World Economic Forum’s Transforming Energy Demand report.
Oregon, Washington School Districts Receive EPA Grants for Buses
The Environmental Protection Agency announced that Washington and Oregon will switch from diesel-powered buses and receive $51,148,500 for the purchase of 144 clean school buses.
AstraZeneca, Lonza, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Roche Sign RE Agreement
AstraZeneca, Lonza, Novartis, Novo Nordisk and Roche signed a three-year renewable energy supply agreement for 200 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of green power annually, starting in 2024.
KIRCHHOFF Automotive to Deploy Green Steel
KIRCHHOFF Automotive, a global automotive supplier, signed a seven-year agreement for the delivery of near zero emissions steel from Boden.
LA School District Adds Electric Buses to Fleet
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) ordered 180 electric zero-emission school buses to assist the school district in transitioning to 100% electric student transportation.
Whirlpool Corporation Installs RE at Ohio Plants
Whirlpool Corporation announced that the company entered into agreements to add solar and wind power at its Findlay and Clyde, Ohio operations.
New York State Receives Federal Funding for EV Charging
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York state received $15 million in federal funding to build out electric vehicle charging.
