Energy Management Articles
NY State to Spend $1 Billion to Lower Emissions, Boost RE and Nuclear
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans to invest more than $1 billion to lower emissions, add renewable energy and expand green transportation options as part of her 2025 State of the State.
New Relic’s Targets Approved by SBTi
New Relic, a platform that unifies and pairs telemetry data, announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved its near-term science-based targets.
Google Signs 700-MW PPA
Tech company Google signed over 700 megawatts of alternating current (MWac) renewable energy projects in Oklahoma that are supported in part by long-term power purchase agreements.
A Ground Source Heat Pump Solution for Colorado State University
Updating aging equipment and improving efficiency are foundational goals for Colorado State University, but the Facilities Management staff realized that updates at its Moby Athletic Complex with “business as usual” equipment would not be in their best long-term interest. In this column from Better Buildings, learn how a new ground source heat pump system is providing heating and cooling to the 420,000 facility - and reducing total energy used by more than 50%.
Denver Federal Center Adds Solar, Geothermal
The U.S. General Services Administration signed an Energy Savings Performance Contract that will help the Denver Federal Center toward a goal of achieving a net-zero campus by 2045.
Winnebago’s Emissions Fall by 10%
Winnebago Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of premium outdoor recreation products, announced the company decreased its GHG emissions and overall water consumption by 10% from its 2020 baseline through FY2023.
Ipsos’ Targets Validated by SBTi
Ipsos, a French market research and data company, announced that the Science Based Targets initiative validated the company’s science-based GHG emissions reductions targets.
Syensqo Receives SBTi Approval
Belgian materials company Syensqo announced it achieved validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its 2030 GHG emission reduction targets.
Seventh Generation Lowers Emissions by 18%
Homecare company and green products company Seventh Generation announced that its absolute emissions shrank by 18% from 2022.
IRS Provides $6 Billion in Tax Credits for Energy Programs
The Internal Revenue Service announced $6 billion in tax credits for the second round of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (48C Program).
Federal Govt Issues Order to Build AI Data Centers, Clean Power Infrastructure
President Joe Biden signed a historic executive order to accelerate the speed at which the U.S. builds the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI), including large-scale data centers and new clean power infrastructure.
La-Z-Boy Receives SBTi Approval, Increases RE
La-Z-Boy Incorporated, a global manufacturer and retailer of residential furniture, announced that for the fiscal year 2024, the company received SBTi validation of its near-term targets.
GEODIS' Targets Approved by SBTi
GEODIS, a global logistics provider, announced that the SBTi has approved its near-term science-based emission reduction target.
Shell Offshore Lowers Emissions in New Production
Shell Offshore Inc. (Shell), a subsidiary of Shell plc, announced that production has started at the Shell-operated Whale floating production facility in the Gulf of Mexico using energy-efficient equipment.
Federal Highway Administration Provides $635M in EV Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $635 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative fueling infrastructure.
Meta Signs 200-MW Solar PPA
Meta announced the company completed a second Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreement (EAPA) in 2024 for 200 MW of renewable energy and associated environmental attributes.
Weekend Reads: Banks Flee Climate Group; How Climate Change Worsens Wildfires
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Ameren Missouri Adds Solar
Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, announced that the 200-megawatt (MWac)/270-MWdc Huck Finn Renewable Energy Center is now delivering electricity.
PepsiCo Colombia Adopts RNG
PepsiCo Columbia entered into an integrated technology supply contract to receive renewable natural gas at its production plant.
Plugged In: Exploring Energy with Constellation | Episode 3 - The Dynamics of Data Reporting with Iron Mountain
In this episode of Plugged In, host Chuck Hanna talks with Chris Pennington, Director of Energy and Sustainability for Iron Mountain Data Centers, about the company's ambitious decarbonization efforts and commitment to 24/7 carbon-free energy. They dive into the challenges and solutions of tracking and achieving hourly energy matching, the changing landscape of clean energy products, and the importance of granular data in setting sustainability goals. Chris also shares insights on the growing intersection of environmental and business performance, offering valuable lessons for organizations at all stages of their sustainability journey.
City of Sandwich, MA Adopts Solar, Battery Storage
The City of Sandwich, Massachusetts, added the solar farm Cotuit, a 4.4-MWdc community solar farm that has 1.4 MWdc of battery energy storage.
YKK’s Targets Approved by SBTi
YKK Corporation’s emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
SBTi Appoints New CEO
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) announced the appointment of David Kennedy as its new CEO.
NYSERDA Purchases Wind REC
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority signed a purchase agreement for the full output of renewable energy certificates from Heritage Wind, located in Orleans County, New York.
Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Shell Sign Solar PPAs
The Redwood Coast Energy Authority and Shell Energy North America signed power purchase agreements for two solar arrays in California.
DOE Funds Tech to Lower Energy Demand in Industrial Sectors
The U.S. Department of Energy announced that over $136 million was allocated for 66 selected projects to support the research and development of transformational technologies essential for reducing energy demand in key industrial subsectors.
Arizona Public Service Receives $1.8B Loan for RE, BESS
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office announced a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $1.81 billion to Arizona Public Service Company, the largest electric utility in Arizona.
Delta Partners for Efficiency, SAF
Delta Airlines entered into a new partnership to increase the use of sustainable airline fuel and improve the efficiency of its flights.
Meta: Advancing Low Carbon Concrete in Our Data Centers
Cement in concrete is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions but is also integral to the data centers behind Meta's technologies and programs. As the company focuses on reducing its emissions and achieving net zero emissions across its value chain in 2030, it is exploring new approaches to data center design to minimize environmental impact.
City of South Lake Tahoe Conducts Energy Modernization Project
The City of South Lake Tahoe will conduct an $11 million energy and infrastructure modernization project.
