Energy Management Articles
IRS Provides Guidance on SAF Credit
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Credit.
LyondellBasell Signs Two Solar PPAs
LyondellBasell, a global leader in the chemical manufacturing industry, signed two power purchase agreements (PPA) in the U.S. increasing its total procured renewable electricity to 1,366 megawatts (MW).
Precision Medicine Group Completes Energy Efficiency Projects
Precision Medicine Group (PMG), a provider of drug development and commercialization services, initiated various energy efficiency projects and standards across its facilities and measured associated emissions reductions from the baseline in 2023.
Boliden's Targets Approved by SBTi
Boliden, a mining and metals company, announced its climate targets were validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Crédit Agricole Accelerates Climate Commitments
Crédit Agricole Group announced a series of strategies for its financing portfolios to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Army Adds Solar, Battery Storage Projects
The U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy announced initiatives, including battery storage development for grid stability, to support its energy resilience and climate goals.
2023 DEI Impact Awards
The DEI Impact Awards Report celebrates the winners of Smart Energy Decisions' inaugural program to honor efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in clean energy.
Weekend Reads: Women Underrepresented in Green Jobs; Heat Pumps Spur Minnesota's Energy Transition
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
BCG Signs Agreement Redefining Carbon Removal
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a management consulting firm, entered into a collaboration with a 15-year strategic partnership agreement.
Holiday Inn Express, Best Western Hotels Add EV Charging
Eight hotels, including Holiday Inn Express and Best Western, are adding electric vehicle charging infrastructure to their properties.
Aura’s Emission Data Verified
Aura, a safety solution for families, announced that it had achieved its first carbon neutrality goal, offsetting all Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions generated in 2022.
Pyxus International Lowers Scope 1 & 2 Emissions by 9.4%
Pyxus International, Inc., a global agricultural company, lowered its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 9.39% and Scope 3 emissions by 11.17% when compared to the prior reporting year.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 93: DEI Impact Awards, Part 2
On this episode of Smart Energy Voices, we continue to highlight the winners of the 2023 DEI Impact Awards, recognizing power users driving the energy transition while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We speak with Sandeep Blah about the PSE&G Clean Energy Jobs Program, Bambi Ingram about the success and educational value of the UAB Solar House and Sustainable Community project, and Scott Gerba and Ashif Hassan about the Colin Powell Bloom Energy Fellowship. The DEI Impact Awards were sponsored by NRG.
AT&T Adds Rivian EVs to Fleet
AT&T signed an agreement to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) through a pilot program aimed at lowering transport emissions.
Meta’s Arizona Data Center Adds Solar Power
Meta announced its Mesa data center will be supported by new solar energy from Salt River Project (SRP).
Amkor Technology Submits Near-Term Targets to SBTi
Amkor Technology, Inc., a provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, announced that it committed to achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050.
CSG Sets 2035 Emission Goals
CSG, a software company that provides customer experience, billing and payments solutions, announced its commitment to achieve carbon neutrality in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2035.
Microsoft to Digitize Carbon Capture and Storage Value Chain
Microsoft signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for its integrated cloud-based workflows to be used for the operation of Northern Lights, a CO2 transport and storage provider for cross-border carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Hawaiian Electric Adds Clean Energy Facilities
Hawaiian Electric Company will add clean energy facilities, including two facilities located on the island of O‘ahu.
GM and Komatsu Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Mining Truck
General Motors and Komatsu plan to develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck, an ultra-class haul truck.
Puget Sound Energy Develops Wind Farm
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced it is developing the Beaver Creek wind farm, a utility-scale wind project that will be located on the high plains in Stillwater County, Montana.
Better Climate Challenge Road Show - Cleveland Edition
Season Two of the Better Climate Challenge Road Show heads to Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland-Cliffs, and City of Cleveland to get a firsthand look at the strategies and technologies these partners are deploying to accelerate decarbonization.
Graco Installs Solar at New Facility in Minnesota
Graco Inc., a manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, installed a 1.4-megawatt solar array at its new facility in Dayton, Minnesota that will supply 20% of the facility’s electricity needs.
LSB Sets Emissions Reduction Goal for 2030
LSB, an ammonia producer, plans to lower the company’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions per ton of ammonia production by 25% by 2030.
Clario Reports Emissions Reductions
Clario, a healthcare research technology company that delivers endpoint technology solutions for clinical trials, reduced emissions by 47% (externally validated) from purchased electricity by increasing the usage of renewable energy sources.
University of Sheffield Adds Direct Air Capture Plant
The University of Sheffield’s Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) added a direct air capture (DAC) plant, which efficiently removes CO₂ from the atmosphere using renewable energy and water.
ExxonMobil Boosts Emissions Investments
ExxonMobil will pursue over $20 billion in lower emissions opportunities through 2027, up $3 billion.
The State of Decarbonization: A Closer Look at the Commercial Sector
In this final special addendum to Smart Energy Decisions' State of Decarbonization Report, A Closer Look at the Commercial Sector, we dive deeper into survey results from representatives of these operators who appear to be less advanced in setting emissions reduction goals than their peers.
Bacardi Lowers Carbon Glass Bottle Production
Bacardi, a spirits company, completed a commercial production of glass spirits bottles fueled by hydrogen in a trial that took place earlier in December.
Virgin Islands Add Battery Storage
The installment of battery energy storage solutions (BESS) in six solar parks across the U.S. Virgin Islands has begun. The solar array and BESS will boost the islands' decarbonization efforts by fulfilling 30% of its energy consumption through renewable sources.
