Energy Management Articles
Owens Corning Cuts Emissions by 22%
Building and construction materials company Owens Corning has lowered Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 22% in 2022, from a 2018 baseline. These results move the company closer to its goal of a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 market-based GHG emissions by 2030.
Amazon's New HQ Uses Climate-Friendly Solutions at Scale
Amazon offers a look at its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, which features sustainability principles embedded throughout its design.
DOE Provides $187 Million to Accelerate Transportation Electrification
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a new $99.5 million funding opportunity in addition to the selection of 45 projects totaling $87 million to advance production of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) technologies.
Bread Financial Prioritizes Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Bread Financial, a financial services company, announced achievements include procuring 75%+ of its electricity from renewable sources and increasing building efficiency by 25%.
Ardagh Glass Limmared Will Produce Green Hydrogen
Ardagh Glass Limmared, a Gothenburg, Sweden-based glass packaging producer and a supplier to a Swedish popular spirits company, will produce 2.1 metric tons per day (TPD) of green hydrogen by the end of the year.
Nominations Now Being Accepted for SED's DEI Impact Awards
Smart Energy Decisions’ DEI Impact Awards nominations are now being accepted. The awards will recognize and celebrate organizations that promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) while powering the energy transition by acknowledging company-wide efforts by large power users (commercial, industrial, institutional, and government) to advance DEI, specifically focusing on the impact and amplification of energy and sustainability programs.
Viatris Reports Progress on Building Sustainable Access to Medicine
Viatris Inc., a global healthcare company, is reporting on progress in building sustainable access to medicine through initiatives that include emissions reduction targets and expanded use of renewable energy.
Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority Adopts Community Solar
The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority in New York announced more than 1,300 housing units are now subscribed to the Amherst solar farm.
Holcim Adds 1,000 Volvo Electric Trucks
Holcim plans to use up to 1,000 electric trucks from Volvo by 2030, with delivery for the first trucks starting in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Weekend Reads: Accountability in Decarbonization; Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Call to Action
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
3M Partners to Produce CO2 Removal Products
3M entered into a partnership to develop material that can trap and permanently remove carbon dioxide.
Brunswick Corporation Expands Sustainability Function
Brunswick Corporation, a marine conservation company, announced its commitment to building a sustainable future through new investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency technology as well as the launch of new electric products.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 81: Women in Smart Energy Series
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Debra Chanil hosts a panel discussion featuring some of Smart Energy Decisions’ Women in Smart Energy (WISE) Award winners including Kulsoom Khan of Congebec, Inc., Kate Peterson of General Motors, and Ibolya Yolas of Pace Univesity. These women share their paths in energy and sustainability, achievements, and continuing growth as women in the energy industry.
Las Vegas Convention Center, Allegiant Stadium Tracking Emissions
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Convention Center announced they are tracking and managing their carbon footprint.
KB Home Adds Solar, Microgrids
KB Home, a homebuilder, launched the first residential microgrid communities of all-electric, energy-smart homes in California.
Boeing Launches Cascade to Support Aviation's Net Zero Goal
Boeing released the Boeing Cascade Climate Impact Model for public use to reduce the industry’s emissions in support of aviation’s path to net zero.
New USDA Programs Provide $11B for Clean Electrification
The Biden-Harris Administration announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities aimed at bringing affordable, reliable clean energy to communities across the U.S.
Perr&Knight Receives Climate Neutral Certification
Perr&Knight, a provider of actuarial and insurance operations consulting, announced it received Climate Neutral Certification.
Hudson Pacific Properties Plans to Increase RE Use
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust serving tech and media tenants, announced plans to be 100% carbon neutral including the use of 100% renewable electricity in operations for 10 consecutive years.
EMD Electronics Expands RE Through VPPA
EMD Electronics, the U.S. and Canada electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a science and technology company, signed a 16-year, off-site, virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).
Alternative Clean Fuels for Decarbonization: Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) & Green Hydrogen
The urgent need to develop alternatives to fossil gas is underscored on a near-daily basis. To achieve ambitious decarbonization goals set forth, alternative fuels need to scale quickly. Read the latest report from Ameresco to learn more about emerging alternatives to fossil gas – including green hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG).
Sappi North America Lowers Emissions
Sappi North America, Inc., reduced emissions by 2% during the year while also lowering costs by working with customers to change transportation to rail from truck.
Equinix Achieves Climate Protection Milestones
Equinix, Inc., a digital infrastructure company, announced its leadership in environmental sustainability, having achieved a 96% renewable energy coverage of its operational load for 2022, reflecting a 10% year-over-year increase in renewable energy procurement.
Morgan Stanley Raises $500 Million for 1GT Climate Private Equity Strategy
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced that it completed a first close for the 1GT climate private equity strategy (1GT) at $500 million of equity capital commitments.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Reaches 25% Emission Reduction
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a life sciences and diagnostic company, received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 and also reached a 25% reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 compared to 2018.
Clearwater Paper’s Targets Approved by SBTi
Clearwater Paper Corporation, a supplier of private brand tissue to major retailers, announced that its climate targets were validated by the Science Based Target initiative.
Intel RE Usage Hits 93%
Intel, a semiconductor chip manufacturer, announced its growth of alternative and renewable electricity installations, with usage at 93% in 2022, up from 80% in 2021.
ICON Increase Renewable Power Use by 61.7%
ICON plc, a healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization, revealed the progress it has made in advancing its sustainability goals in 2022, with 61.7% of electricity in 2022 sourced from renewables.
Herc Rentals Uses Target-Based ESG Approach
Herc Rentals Inc., an equipment rental company, reduced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 17% from a 2019 baseline, achieving 70% of the company’s goal of a 25% reduction by 2030.
Lafarge Canada Uses Carbon Capture at Cement Facility
Lafarge Canada Inc. launched a project to decarbonize its cement manufacturing facility located in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.
