Energy Management Articles
E. & J. Gallo Winery Adds EV Charging
E. & J. Gallo Winery, a global wine and spirits company, will provide electric vehicle charging equipment and services to their new production facility and distribution center in Chester County, South Carolina.
California Governor Signs Wave Energy Legislation into Law
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 605 into law, marking a step forward in bringing a new renewable energy resource to the state.
Novelis Deploys Solar for Alabama Plant
Novelis Inc., an aluminum solutions provider, announced plans to increase its decarbonization efforts by deploying the use of solar.
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Smart Energy Decisions is closed today in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Weekend Reads: 10 Myths About the Energy Transition; Tackling Health Care's Carbon Footprint
It’s the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 89 - Heard at the Net Zero Forum: Insights from the Industrial Sector
At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions recorded onsite interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This inaugural episode features conversations with multiple customers in the industrial space and aims to provide listeners with insights and inspiration to help them on their clean energy journeys.
Volvo Group, Renault Group Form New Co to Build Electric Vans
The Renault Group and Volvo Group have partnered to create a new company managing the development of an all-new generation of electrified vans.
Economist Impact, Infosys Launch Scope 3 Emissions Navigator
Infosys and Economist Impact announced the launch of the Value Chain Navigator (VCN) to help businesses manage their Scope 3 emissions.
Callon Petroleum Lowers Emissions by 40%
Callon Petroleum Company announced it achieved a 40% reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity compared to the company's 2019 baseline, including a 17% reduction in 2022.
City of Somerville Deploys Solar
The City of Somerville will benefit from a new brownfield solar project in Woburn, Massachusetts through offsets of its electricity costs and advancement of its climate action goals.
Ford, GM Join Companies Seeking Federal Investment in Clean Aluminum
The Department of Energy must invest in American-made clean aluminum to reduce industrial emissions and retain and create manufacturing jobs, according to a letter sent by Ford Motor Co., General Motors, Pepsi Co. and other companies.
Dollar Tree, Family Dollar to be Powered by NY Solar
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations in New York will be powered by community solar.
Hormel Foods' Emission Goals Approved by SBTi
Hormel Foods Corporation, a global branded food company, recently received validation for its GHG reduction targets from the Science Based Targets initiative.
Maryland DOT Receives Federal Grants for Rail to Lower Emissions
The Maryland Department of Transportation received two Biden Administration grants totaling $20.4 million to advance transit rail connections in the Baltimore region and promote cleaner operations with fewer emissions at the Helen Delich Bentley Port.
Lafarge Canada Signs Solar VPPA
Lafarge Canada Inc., a sustainable building solutions company, entered into a 12.5-year virtual power purchase agreement.
Three States Sign MOU to Procure Offshore Wind
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut announced New England’s first offshore wind multi-state coordination memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Avaya Formalizes Emission Reduction Targets
Avaya announced its emission reduction targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by fiscal year 2030 from a fiscal year 2020 base year were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in August 2023.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Uses Renewable Diesel
The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, announced the passenger rail fleet is being powered by a more sustainable fuel alternative.
Cross Sector Peer Exchange: Geothermal Systems
During a recent peer exchange, Better Buildings partners from the healthcare and higher education sectors discussed geothermal district heating and cooling. Topics included funding opportunities and avenues for such projects, as well as successes and barriers encountered during project planning, design, and implementation phases.
NY Allocates $100 Million for Zero-Emission School Buses
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $100 million will be allocated on a statewide basis for zero-emission school buses in the first round of funding available for these buses under the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Act of 2022.
REI Co-Op’s Net Zero Targets Approved by SBTi
REI Co-Op, a specialty outdoor retailer, announced that the Science Based Target initiative approved the retailer's net-zero targets.
Randy Marion Automotive Group Receives EV Trucks
The Randy Marion Automotive Group received an order of 10 Class 3 EV Cab Chassis Trucks.
Illinois Adds Rooftop Community Solar Arrays
Illinois will add 18 megawatts of new rooftop community solar arrays throughout the state for residential and commercial customers.
Advancion Sets 2030 Goals
Advancion Corporation announced its 2030 goals aimed at reducing water, waste, energy and GHG intensity by 10%.
Microsoft Purchases SAF Certificates
Microsoft announced a long-term agreement to accelerate the decarbonization of corporate air travel and its supply chain cargo through the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates.
2023 Net Zero Forum Fall Wrap-up
The Net Zero Forum Fall event once again gathered Smart Energy Decisions’ community of energy customers, suppliers, and industry experts to participate in educational sessions, 1:1 meetings, and networking opportunities, all with the goal of helping energy customers create and implement Net Zero and other sustainability strategies for their organizations.
Surge Energy US Lowers Emissions
Surge Energy US Holdings Company continued utilization of dual fuel completion fleets, which led to a reduction in GHG emissions of approximately 14,000 MT CO2e in 2021 and 2022.
Advanced Drainage Systems Will Submit SBTi Goals for Approval
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., a provider of water management solutions, continued progress toward establishing Science Based Targets to reduce absolute GHG emissions by 31% and toward a 16% reduction in emissions intensity in fiscal 2023.
DOE Allocates $22 Million for Smart Manufacturing
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $22 million in funding for 12 state-run programs to accelerate smart manufacturing at small- and medium-sized facilities.
BACARDÍ Rum Aims to Lower Emissions by 50% in Puerto Rico
Bacardi, a privately held international spirits company, announced the opening of its new Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system in Puerto Rico, which will lower GHG emissions of the BACARDÍ rum brand by half.
