Energy Management Articles
Pilot Travel Centers Open New EV Charging Locations
Pilot Travel Centers LLC, General Motors, and EVgo Inc announced the first 17 locations of their national electric vehicle fast charging network are open for business.
Pearl Crop Inc. to Build 2.2 MW Commercial Solar Project
Pearl Crop, Inc., a food processing company with facilities spanning central California. announced a design build agreement for a 2.2 MWdc commercial solar project.
66% of Toyota and Lexus Models Now Offer Electric Options
Sixty-six percent of Toyota and Lexus models available for purchase in North America now have an electrified option, with more on the way.
Ford Pro Partners for 30,000 EV Charging Ports by 2030
Ford Pro, the Ford Motor Company’s commercial division, announced plans to partner with Xcel Energy to support the deployment of 30,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in Xcel Energy service territories across the U.S. by 2030.
Russell Reynolds Associates Commits to 55% Cut in Business Travel Emissions
Russell Reynolds Associates, a global leadership advisory firm, announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated its goals to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050.
Evaluating Carbon Offsets
Not all carbon offsets are created equal, and we need to evaluate them for credibility. Some ways to describe the value that high-quality offsets bring include additionality, permanence, and risk of leakage. In this blog, NRG dives further into how offset projects are evaluated as a credible tool in a company’s ongoing efforts to reduce, avoid, and offset greenhouse gas emissions.
Oceaneering Prioritizes Decarbonization Opportunities
Oceaneering International, Inc., a global technology company, announced it has assessed its GHG inventory and prioritized certain decarbonization opportunities to achieve short- and mid-term activity-based carbon reduction targets.
EPA Announces Ruling on Methane Pollution Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a ruling that serves to significantly cut methane and other harmful pollutants from the oil and natural gas industry, including those from hundreds of thousands of nationwide sources.
SSA Terminals Adds Zero-Emissions Electric Tractors
A Port of Long Beach container terminal, SSA Terminals, unveiled a fleet of 33 new human-operated zero-emissions battery-electric yard tractors to replace cargo-handling machines that used traditional gasoline and diesel.
Wolters Kluwer Receives SBTi Approval
Wolters Kluwer announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved its near-term science-based emissions reduction targets.
Rio Tinto Adds Solar in Queensland
As part of Rio Tinto's global decarbonization strategy and ongoing efforts to reduce emissions, a 12.4MW solar farm with battery storage will be built at its Pacific bauxite, alumina, and aluminum operations.
Cemex Reaches 1,000 Lower-Carbon Truck Milestone
Cemex announced its global fleet now has over 1,000 heavy-duty trucks powered by lower-carbon fuels.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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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.
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.
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).
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”).
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.
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.
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.
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.
