Energy Management Articles
Microsoft to Adopt Solar in Mississippi
Microsoft, a technology company with a commitment to be carbon negative by 2030, invested in a 6.6-megawatt (MWdc) facility in Panola County, Mississippi, with the Panola II Solar Farm.
Panasonic Sets 2030 Goals
Panasonic Group will reduce its CO2 emissions from Scopes 1 and 2 to zero by 2030, which includes the company's approximately 250 production sites and factories, as well as its office locations and the energy used for those sites.
Interface Lowers Emissions
Global flooring solutions company Interface, Inc. continues to lower emissions, with 79% of energy used at its owned manufacturing sites being renewable.
Minnesota Hub Launches Coalition to Scale SAF
A coalition in Minnesota launched to scale the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help commercial aviation reach net zero by 2050.
Magna Commits to 2050 Goal
Magna took a significant step forward in its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship by submitting net-zero emissions targets for validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Resideo Technologies Commits to Lower Emissions
Resideo Technologies Inc. committed to lowering its GHG emissions, sharing Scope 1 and 2 emissions formally aligned to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) reporting metrics.
The LEGO Group Seeks Net Zero Emissions by 2050
The LEGO Group pledged to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 and submitted its intention to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Ten Points on the Beaver State’s New Building Performance Standard
Oregon has joined the growing set of states taking ambitious climate action to improve buildings, becoming the fourth state to adopt a building performance standard (BPS). The BPS was part of House Bill 3409, which was signed into law by Governor Kotek on July 27, 2023. In this column, Marshall Duer-Balkind with IMT breaks down the key energy efficiency aspects of the bill.
Wolfson Hospital to Use Thermal Heat
The Israeli Ministry of Finance gave approval to supply electric process heat to Wolfson Hospital, a public medical center located near Tel Aviv in Holon, Israel.
Ingram Micro Submits Goals to SBTi
Ingram Micro, a brand company, submitted a letter of commitment to the Science-based Target initiative (SBTi) to certify the company's emissions reduction targets within the next two years.
Ford Pro Expands Charging Solutions for Commercial Customers
Ford Pro, the commercial division within Ford Motor Company, revealed new charging hardware that will help commercial customers transition their fleets to electric.
Basel Marriott Hotel Receives LEED Certification
The Basel Marriott Hotel in Basel, Switzerland, was refurbished recently and received LEED Platinum certification.
Google Signs Wind PPA for North Carolina
Google announced a power purchase agreement for the full 189 MW capacity of Timbermill Wind to be constructed in North Carolina.
Global Payments Discloses Scope 3 Emissions
Global Payments, a global provider of payment technology and software solutions, will disclose Scope 3 GHG emissions for the first time to increase transparency.
T. Rowe Price Sets 2040 Goals
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., a global investment management firm, announced a new target to reach net zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by year-end 2040.
Mountain Regional Water District Adds Floating Solar
Mountain Regional Water Special Service District, a special service district of the state of Utah that serves drinking water to the Snyderville Basin area of Park City, Utah, will add a floating solar photovoltaic array site.
Mercedes-Benz to Launch High-Power EV Charging
Mercedes-Benz will open its first high-power charging stations this fall in an effort to expand its global charging infrastructure.
DOE Funds Wyoming Direct Air Capture Hub
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) initiated the development of a megaton-scale direct air capture (DAC) hub in southwest Wyoming by funding several companies.
DOE Recognized 14 Organizations for Excellence in Integrated Lighting
Through the Better Buildings Initiative’s Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC), the U.S. Department of Energy recognizes the use of advanced lighting by building owners and managers for increased building efficiency and comfort. Read on to learn about the organizations leading the adoption of advanced lighting controls and integrated lighting.
Bloomberg Survey Shows More Demand for ESG Data
Companies continue to seek more ESG data and have prioritized spending for the information, according to a new Bloomberg and Adox Research survey.
Mesa Laboratories Will Disclose Scope 1 and 2 Emissions
Mesa Laboratories Inc., announced its commitment to calculate and disclose Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions before its August 2024 Annual Meeting.
Weekend Reads: AI for Climate Resilience; Battery-Powered Commercial Fishing
It’s the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Aviation Capital Group Completes Sustainability Assessment
Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) completed its first sustainability materiality assessment to help inform and shape its ESG strategy in 2023.
ComEd Facilities Powered with Carbon-Free Energy
ComEd announced the company’s entire real estate portfolio is powered with 100% carbon-free energy.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 87: Leadership, Renewables and Water Conservation
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Alise Porto, SVP of Sustainability and Strategic Initiatives at Switch and two-time winner of SED’s WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award. They discuss how Switch has driven sustainability through innovative water conservation and renewable energy initiatives.
GMS Sets Scope 1, 2 Baselines
GMS Inc., a specialty building products distributor, established and disclosed Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG as emission baselines.
Voya Financial Lowers Emissions
Voya Financial announced that over 27,000 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) and more than 20,000 gallons of water were saved from its Earth Week challenges.
UAlbany's Electric Trolley Makes Debut
The University at Albany added a new electric trolley, which is part of a growing fleet of zero-emission vehicles.
Dulles Airport Adopts Solar and Storage
Dulles International Airport broke ground on the Dulles Solar and Storage project that will generate up to 100 megawatts (MW) of solar energy and store up to 50 MW of power.
Illinois High Schools Receive Grants for EVs
Five northern Illinois high schools each received a $50,000 grant to purchase electric transportation technology to learn about the advantages of driving zero-emissions vehicles.
