Energy Management Articles
Weekend Reads: The Shrinking Carbon Emissions Budget; Five Green Tech Breakthroughs
It’s the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
With New Law, California Moves Towards Statewide Building Performance Standard
In a big step to bring significant resources to development of a statewide building performance standard (BPS) proposal, Gov. Newsom signed Senate Bill 48, the Building Energy Savings Act (SB 48), on October 7. In this column from IMT, dive into what's included in the law and how its approach to BPS could serve as a national model for building decarbonization and grid reliability.
Apple, Nike Launch Clean Energy Procurement Academy
Apple, Nike and several other companies launched the Clean Energy Procurement Academy to equip companies with knowledge and capabilities to adopt more clean energy.
Marshfield Business Park in Baltimore Installs Solar
Marshfield Business Park in Baltimore is now equipped with a 4.6-MWdc, multimodal solar system installation called the Kelso Drive solar project that will offset more than 4,110 metric tons of CO2 annually.
Merck Deploys Solar in Europe, Switzerland
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a science and technology company, will cover 100% of its current electricity purchases in the European Union (EU) and Switzerland with renewable energy certificates from 2025 onwards.
Southwest Airlines Purchases SAF
Southwest Airlines Co. announced an offtake agreement for up to 680 million gallons of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Simon Adds EV Charging Stations
Simon, a shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations real estate company, plans to add electric vehicle charging stations.
Ardagh Metal Packaging Increases RE by 25%
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMP), a global supplier of metal beverage cans, announced its share of renewable electricity has increased by 25% since 2021.
Six Flags Magic Mountain Adding Solar and Storage
Six Flags Magic Mountain announced the ground breaking of a new 12.37-megawatt solar carport and energy storage system.
Porsche to Use Carbon-Reduced Steel
Porsche AG signed an agreement for the supply of CO₂-reduced steel to lower emissions at the auto company.
Developing an Innovative Clean Energy Financing Tool
As we look forward to the 2024 WISE Awards, let's look back at a conversation with Abby Johnson, Executive Director and Founder of Virginia PACE Authority and winner of a 2023 WISE Award. Abby discusses how public-private partnerships enable a unique type of financing for clean energy projects.
NiSource Lowers Emissions by 67%
NiSource is on track for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions by 2030 compared to a 2005 baseline.
Governor Hochul Announces $12 Million Heat Recovery Program
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $12 million Heat Recovery Program to modernize buildings in New York State, focusing on decarbonization and retrofit projects that reuse heat to save energy and reduce fossil fuel use in buildings.
US Steel Converts to Battery-Powered Locomotives
United States Steel Corporation announced it had converted two of its diesel switcher locomotives at the Mon Valley Works’ Edgar Thomson and Clairton Plants to battery-operated locomotives.
THOR Industries Expands Goals to Add Scope 3 Emissions
THOR Industries, Inc., an RV manufacturer, embarked on a comprehensive screening of its Scope 3 GHG emissions and expanded its energy intensity goals to include Scope 3 in becoming carbon net-neutral by 2050.
Ryders’ Mystic Healthcare Deploys Solar
Ryders Health Management, a family-owned management company for independent skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, announced the completion of a 317 kW rooftop solar installation at Ryders’ Mystic Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Prysmian Signs Agreement for Low-Carbon Aluminum
Cable solution provider Prysmian entered into a partnership to use low-carbon aluminum in its operations.
HNI Recognized by DOE as Partner in Better Climate Challenge
HNI Corporation announced it was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for achieving its Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction goal as a partner in the Better Climate Challenge.
Ford Boosting Charging Network by 25%
Ford is growing its BlueOval™ Charge Network in North America by 25%, bringing the new network total to more than 106,000 chargers.
Building a Resilient Renewable Energy Strategy in a Shifting Policy Landscape
NRG’s latest blog highlights the evolving renewable energy landscape. Learn more about how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is reshaping opportunities for businesses. You will explore tax credits, sustainability strategies, and more. Stay informed to take advantage of new opportunities!
Jersey City Public Schools to Add Solar, HVAC Improvements
Jersey City Public Schools, the third largest public school district in New Jersey, will receive solar power, new LED lighting, upgraded automation, renovated heating and cooling systems, and water conservation and infrastructure improvements through an Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP).
Holcim Philippines Incorporates Solar at Two Plants
Holcim Philippines, a building solution company and member of the Holcim Group, plans to add solar rooftop projects on two of its plants and signed a power purchase agreement.
ITT Lowers Emissions by 7%
ITT Inc. made progress towards its emission targets and lowered GHG emissions by 7%.
PG&E Decarbonizes with RNG
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will decarbonize its natural gas system and expand on technologies that support the production of new, carbon-free and carbon-neutral energy resources.
Weekend Reads: AI's Role in the Grid; Resolving the Land Use Conflict
It’s the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
International Energy Outlook 2023
The U.S. Energy Information Administration's International Energy Outlook 2023 (IEO2023) explores long-term energy trends across the world through 2050. Since the last IEO two years ago, the global energy system has evolved against a backdrop of new energy policies, the transition to zero‐carbon technologies, energy security concerns, and economic and population growth.
Polaris Receives DOE 50001 Ready Designation at US Facilities
Polaris Inc., a powersports manufacturing company, announced that seven of its U.S.-based sites have achieved 50001 Ready designation from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Best Western, Other Hotels Add EV Charging
A dozen Best Westerns and seven other hotels, including Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Four Points Sheraton, added EV charging infrastructure on their properties.
Fagerhult Group's Targets Approved by SBTi
The Fagerhult Group's near-term and long-term targets were validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Cleveland-Cliffs Recognized by DOE for Emissions Reduction
Cleveland-Cliffs announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized the steel producer as a GHG Emissions Reduction 2023 Goal Achiever through its Better Buildings Initiative and Better Climate Challenge.
