Energy Management Articles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
New Cities Added to CDP's 'A List'
The CDP’s 2023 ‘A List’ includes 119 global cities, based on their actions in environmental action and transparency.
Keysight Technologies' Emission Goals Approved by SBTi
Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced that its near-term science-based targets (SBTs) were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Starbucks to Establish New EPCI Board Committee
Starbucks Coffee Company announced its board of directors intends to establish a new Environmental, Partner and Community Impact (EPCI) board committee as part of its governance approach.
University of Wyoming Chosen for CarbonSAFE Project
The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) was chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to lead a fourth major carbon capture and storage project.
Intel's Climate Transition Action Plan
Intel Corporation has released its Climate Transition Action Plan, which provides a roadmap for achieving its goals, which include net-zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions across global operations by 2040 and net-zero upstream Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050.
Envista Reduces Emissions by 20%
Envista Holdings Corporation announced a reduction in its GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) of 20% on an absolute basis and 22% on an intensity basis.
Waters Lowers Emissions by 5%
Waters, a global provider of analytical instruments and software, announced a 5% decrease in year-over-year Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions.
US Steel Explores Expansion of Low-Carbon Products
United States Steel Corporation could lower its emissions by expanding its low-carbon and specialized products.
Silicon Valley Power Adds BESS
Electric municipal utility Silicon Valley Power (SVP) will add a battery energy storage system (BESS) of up to 50 megawatts (MW) to enable additional local area capacity for electrical system reliability and flexibility.
Toyota, SDG&E Collaborate on V2G Research
Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) entered into a collaboration for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) using a Toyota bZ4X.
Virginia State University Enters Into Battery Partnership
Virginia State University (VSU) and Dominion Energy Virginia entered into a partnership to develop a battery storage project that would provide backup power to VSU's Multi-Purpose Center (MPC).
IFCO Lowers Emissions by 12%
IFCO, a provider of reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh products, achieved a 12% reduction in overall Scope 3 emissions.
Fountain, Colorado Now Offsets 100% Municipal Electrical Use
The City of Fountain, Colorado added a solar array project which now allows the city to offset 100% of the electricity used to power municipal facilities and streetlights.
2023 Better Buildings Progress Report
Each year, DOE releases an annual report with key findings, updates, and metrics from the Better Buildings Initiative. Year over year, Better Climate Challenge and Better Buildings Challenge partners are pursuing ambitious GHG, energy, water, and waste reduction goals, and sharing their proven solutions with the marketplace.
Weekend Reads: Storing Carbon for 1,000 Years; A Regional Guide to Climate Change
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
EU Commission Approves First EU Law to Curb Methane Emissions
The EU Commission has approved the provisional agreement reached between the European Parliament and Council on a new EU Regulation to lower energy sector methane emissions in Europe and in global supply chains.
WISE Award Nominations Due Today
It's your last chance to submit a nomination for Smart Energy Decisions’ third annual WISE Awards to celebrate Women in Smart Energy. Help us shine a light on the significant and influential achievements of women in energy and sustainability from commercial, industrial, institutional and government organizations.
