Energy Management Articles
McCain Foods Lowers Emissions 12%
McCain Foods announced the company lowered emissions by 12% and continues to make progress towards its goal to provide products that are more sustainably sourced.
CapMetro Expands EV Bus Charging
Central Texas bus transit company CapMetro added 2.9 megawatts (MW) of power to its primary bus depot in Austin, Texas.
Southwire Receives SBTi Validation
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated the GHG emissions reduction targets submitted by Southwire, a North American wire and cable company.
How Amazon approaches carbon credits, a key tool in the fight against climate change
In its approach to carbon credits, Amazon focuses on reducing tropical forest loss, restoring degraded land, and advancing technologies to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Learn more about how Amazon quantifies these actions to track its contributions to the fight against climate change, and how carbon credits fit into its overall sustainability strategy.
Novelis Tests Hydrogen Use in Recycling Furnace
Novelis Inc., a sustainable aluminum solutions manufacturer, announced that it has successfully tested using hydrogen fuel to power a recycling furnace at its U.K. plant in Latchford, Warrington.
Tik Tok, Two Drifters Obtain Carbon Removal
Social media company Tik Tok and brewer Two Drifters signed an agreement for 6,000 tons of CO2 removal.
GFL Environmental Raises Emissions Target
GFL Environmental recently increased its GHG emissions reduction target to a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
SATO’s Vietnam Factory Transitions to 100% RE
SATO Holdings Corporation announced that its subsidiary, SATO Vietnam Co., Ltd., is transitioning to 100% renewable energy through the implementation of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs).
Microsoft to Deploy 100 MW Solar in Arkansas, Louisiana
Microsoft announced a new multi-year agreement to deploy up to 100 megawatts of renewable energy projects over the next three years in historically underinvested communities in Louisiana and Arkansas.
Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions Receives SBTi Approval
Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions, a member of the global Busch Group, announces that its science-based targets for reducing carbon emissions were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Madison, Wisconsin Adopts More RE
The City of Madison, Wisconsin, has achieved progress toward its goal of powering all municipal operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030.
HH Global Updates Emissions Plan
HH Global, a global marketing activation services company, announced an update to its emissions plan.
Coster Group Switches to 100% RE
Coster Group, a global aerosol and dispensing packaging company, announced that it has successfully transitioned to 100% electricity from renewable sources across all operations worldwide.
SED 2025 WISE Winners Announced
Smart Energy Decisions is proud to announce the winner of its fourth annual WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards.
Amer Sports Secures SBTi Validation
Amer Sports announced the company reached a milestone in its sustainability goals with validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term and net-zero science-based targets.
Heineken Lowers Emissions 34%
Since 2022, Heineken achieved a 34% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Weekend Reads: Fusion Reactor Smashes Records; Vail's Manure-Powered Buses
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Amazon Adds Solar in Mississippi
Tech company Amazon announced the addition of solar power in Mississippi.
Four Covestro Sites Adopt RECs
Covestro, a supplier of high-tech polymer materials, announced that four of its U.S. sites have reached net-zero Scope 2 electricity emissions through the allocation of renewable energy certificates (RECs).
IQVIA Lowers Emissions 27%
IQVIA, a global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence, announced the company achieved a 27% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions against its 2019 baseline.
BASF Coatings Deploys RE in North America
BASF's Coatings division transitioned to 100% renewable electricity at its North American sites in Greenville, Ohio, and Blackman Township in Jackson County, Michigan, effective January 2025.
Case Study: Hawaiʻi Island Retreat
Hawaiʻi Island Retreat, a 20-room eco-boutique sustainable hotel, operates on 100% onsite renewable energy generation from solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, a wind turbine, and a battery energy storage system and an emergency generator. In a case study from Better Buildings, learn more about the hotel's journey to operate completely off-grid — including project development, evolution, costs and community benefits.
DHL Group Tests Electric Trucks
DHL Group entered into a partnership to jointly develop an electric truck with a fuel-powered generator, making it possible to shift to battery-electric road transport without having to wait for a complete charging network.
Verizon Adopts 640 MW of VPPAs
Telecommunications company Verizon signed agreements for four new virtual power purchase agreements (VPPA) totaling 640 MW of power.
Three Army Bases Conduct Energy Efficiency Programs
Capital improvements will be conducted at Army military housing at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Fort Meade, Maryland; and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, via a more than $200 million Energy Saving Performance Contract (ESPC) to lower energy use.
Honda Motor, Tesla Sign Solar VPPAs
Two automotive manufacturers, Honda Motor and Tesla, signed agreements through virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for solar energy.
Expert Perspectives that Navigate the Future of Energy
"Plugged In: Exploring Energy,” Smart Energy Decisions’ podcast series with Constellation, features engaging discussions with industry leaders and experts. each episode explores new and innovative technologies, challenges and opportunities in the evolving energy industry, and uncovers insights that could shape the future of energy. If you’re just tuning in, take a look back at what we've covered so far.
Fonterra Sets Electrification Plans
Dairy cooperative Fonterra announced its plans to invest in several electrification projects.
Tech Mahindra's Targets Receive Approval from SBTi
Tech Mahindra, a global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced it achieved formal validation for its net zero targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Fort Riley Adds Solar Arrays
U.S. Army Garrison Fort Riley announced the completion of Phase III of a solar energy project.
