Energy Management Articles
CBRE Sets 2030 Goals
CBRE, a commercial property manager, released a climate transition strategy that provides a roadmap to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2040 across all parts of the company's business.
Weekend Reads: London's Eye-Catching EV Buses; Earth's Giant 'Batteries'
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
AWS Utilizes More Energy-Efficient Data Center Components
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) announced new data center components designed to support the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) and will deploy tech innovations in power, cooling and hardware design to create a more energy-efficient data
DHL, Food Express, LA Metro Deploy RNG
DHL signed a RNG fueling agreement to receive 100,000 gallons annually over a three-year period to power DHL trucks located in California, Texas and Arizona and lower their emissions.
Celerion Commits to SBTi Net Zero Standards
Celerion, a global company that conducts early clinical research, announced its commitment to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), seeking to set both near term and net zero company-wide emission reduction targets in line with science-based standards.
White House Sets Targets to Expand Nuclear Energy
The Biden-Harris Administration is establishing domestic nuclear energy deployment targets as part of a first-of-its-kind framework outlining actions that the government can take to safely and responsibly expand nuclear energy capacity in the U.S.
Plugged In: Exploring Energy with Constellation | Episode 2 - On the Frontier of Carbon-Free Resources with Microsoft
In this episode of Plugged In, host Chuck Hanna from Constellation talks with Adrian Anderson, General Manager of Carbon-Free Electricity, Renewable Energy & Carbon Dioxide Removal at Microsoft, about advancing carbon-free energy and data-driven sustainability. Adrian shares Microsoft’s sustainability goals, including their 100% renewable energy targets, and the crucial role of data granularity for accurate carbon reporting. He highlights Microsoft’s investments in carbon reduction and innovation, such as the company’s Carbon Innovation Fund and its work in long-term power offtake agreements. They also cover the challenges and strategies around Scope 3 emissions, building carbon-free infrastructure, and fostering collaboration with utilities to support a sustainable future.
Meta Seeks Nuclear Proposals for Partnerships
Meta announced it will release a request for proposals (RFP) to identify nuclear energy developers to help the tech company meet its AI innovation and sustainability objectives — targeting 1-4 gigawatts (GW) of new nuclear generation capacity in the U.S.
Wisconsin School Deploys Microgrid, BESS
The Menasha Joint School District added a renewable energy microgrid for resilient and sustainable power.
NY Signs Contracts for RE Projects
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that contracts have been executed for 23 large-scale land-based renewable energy projects that will provide more than 2.3 gigawatts of clean energy throughout New York state.
Granules’ Goals Validated by SBTi
Granules India Limited, a global pharmaceutical company, received validation and approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term, long-term and net-zero goals.
LSB Industries Lowers Emissions
LSB Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of ammonia and ammonia-related products, announced the company continues to lower emissions through several projects.
EU Commission Allocates €4.6 Billion for Innovation Fund
The European Commission earmarked €4.6 billion to boost net-zero technologies, electric vehicle battery cell manufacturing and renewable hydrogen under the Innovation Fund.
Coca‑Cola Sets 2035 Goals
The Coca‑Cola Company announced updated voluntary environmental goals that include a plan to lower the company’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in line with a 1.5°C trajectory by 2035 from a 2019 baseline.
Branston's Net Zero Goals Approved by SBTi
Branston's net-zero goals have been approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Meta Deploys Solar in Oregon
Meta’s operations will be supported for a new solar project in Morrow County, Oregon.
CERN Signs Two Solar PPAs
CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research), an internationally renowned scientific organization specializing in fundamental physics, signed two corporate solar PPAs.
APM Terminals Pipavav Signs Wind, Solar PPA
APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd), a gateway port in western India, announced it signed a 25-year power purchase agreement for a hybrid wind and solar project in Gujarat.
Harvard Increases Green Fund for Building Decarbonization
Harvard University increased the amount of funding in its Green Revolving Fund (GRF) for decarbonizing the campus to $37 million from $12 million.
Unilever Partners for Biomass Ingredients
Consumer products manufacturer Unilever entered a new partnership that aims to develop a variety of sugar cane to extract plant-based oils for use in the company's cleaning ingredients.
Blastr Green Steel Signs for Low-Carbon Products
Blastr Green Steel (Blastr) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the annual supply of 150,000 tons of ultra-low CO2 steel products.
Westlake Adds Solar Plant in Spain
Westlake Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of materials, announced the installation of a solar power plant at its epoxy plant in Barbastro, Spain.
NY Funds Clean Tech for Large Buildings
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $10 million is available to advance clean heating and cooling technology for use in large buildings in the state.
Hong Kong Adds Two Hybrid Ferries
Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry Limited (HKKF) received two new hybrid ferries that will reduce emissions.
The State of Maryland's Energy Saving Working Group Series
The State of Maryland needed a way to manage and promote energy savings initiatives across a wide portfolio. In this column from Better Buildings, learn how the state's Office of Energy & Sustainability created a working group of 20 state agencies and university campuses to share energy savings technologies and practices.
AWS Utilizes Lower Carbon Steel for Swedish Data Centers
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is adding new data centers in Mälardalen, Sweden, that will use lower carbon steel and concrete.
Equinix Expands Initiatives with Green Bonds
Equinix, Inc., a digital infrastructure company, announced that it has issued an additional €1.15 billion in green bonds.
Kennedys' Targets Approved by SBTi
Global law firm Kennedys announced it reached a significant milestone with the official validation of its net zero target by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Beko Secures SBTi Validation
Beko, a global home appliances manufacturer, announced that it has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near- and long-term net-zero science-based targets.
