Energy Management Articles
Developing an Innovative Clean Energy Financing Tool
As we look forward to the 2024 WISE Awards, let's look back at a conversation with Abby Johnson, Executive Director and Founder of Virginia PACE Authority and winner of a 2023 WISE Award. Abby discusses how public-private partnerships enable a unique type of financing for clean energy projects.
NiSource Lowers Emissions by 67%
NiSource is on track for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions by 2030 compared to a 2005 baseline.
THOR Industries Expands Goals to Add Scope 3 Emissions
THOR Industries, Inc., an RV manufacturer, embarked on a comprehensive screening of its Scope 3 GHG emissions and expanded its energy intensity goals to include Scope 3 in becoming carbon net-neutral by 2050.
Governor Hochul Announces $12 Million Heat Recovery Program
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $12 million Heat Recovery Program to modernize buildings in New York State, focusing on decarbonization and retrofit projects that reuse heat to save energy and reduce fossil fuel use in buildings.
US Steel Converts to Battery-Powered Locomotives
United States Steel Corporation announced it had converted two of its diesel switcher locomotives at the Mon Valley Works’ Edgar Thomson and Clairton Plants to battery-operated locomotives.
Prysmian Signs Agreement for Low-Carbon Aluminum
Cable solution provider Prysmian entered into a partnership to use low-carbon aluminum in its operations.
HNI Recognized by DOE as Partner in Better Climate Challenge
HNI Corporation announced it was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for achieving its Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction goal as a partner in the Better Climate Challenge.
Ford Boosting Charging Network by 25%
Ford is growing its BlueOval™ Charge Network in North America by 25%, bringing the new network total to more than 106,000 chargers.
Ryders’ Mystic Healthcare Deploys Solar
Ryders Health Management, a family-owned management company for independent skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, announced the completion of a 317 kW rooftop solar installation at Ryders’ Mystic Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Building a Resilient Renewable Energy Strategy in a Shifting Policy Landscape
NRG’s latest blog highlights the evolving renewable energy landscape. Learn more about how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is reshaping opportunities for businesses. You will explore tax credits, sustainability strategies, and more. Stay informed to take advantage of new opportunities!
Holcim Philippines Incorporates Solar at Two Plants
Holcim Philippines, a building solution company and member of the Holcim Group, plans to add solar rooftop projects on two of its plants and signed a power purchase agreement.
ITT Lowers Emissions by 7%
ITT Inc. made progress towards its emission targets and lowered GHG emissions by 7%.
Jersey City Public Schools to Add Solar, HVAC Improvements
Jersey City Public Schools, the third largest public school district in New Jersey, will receive solar power, new LED lighting, upgraded automation, renovated heating and cooling systems, and water conservation and infrastructure improvements through an Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP).
PG&E Decarbonizes with RNG
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will decarbonize its natural gas system and expand on technologies that support the production of new, carbon-free and carbon-neutral energy resources.
Weekend Reads: AI's Role in the Grid; Resolving the Land Use Conflict
It’s the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
International Energy Outlook 2023
The U.S. Energy Information Administration's International Energy Outlook 2023 (IEO2023) explores long-term energy trends across the world through 2050. Since the last IEO two years ago, the global energy system has evolved against a backdrop of new energy policies, the transition to zero‐carbon technologies, energy security concerns, and economic and population growth.
Fagerhult Group's Targets Approved by SBTi
The Fagerhult Group's near-term and long-term targets were validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Cleveland-Cliffs Recognized by DOE for Emissions Reduction
Cleveland-Cliffs announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized the steel producer as a GHG Emissions Reduction 2023 Goal Achiever through its Better Buildings Initiative and Better Climate Challenge.
Best Western, Other Hotels Add EV Charging
A dozen Best Westerns and seven other hotels, including Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Four Points Sheraton, added EV charging infrastructure on their properties.
Polaris Receives DOE 50001 Ready Designation at US Facilities
Polaris Inc., a powersports manufacturing company, announced that seven of its U.S.-based sites have achieved 50001 Ready designation from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
NY State to Add Three Offshore Wind, 22 Land RE Projects
Governor Kathy Hochul announced an investment in renewable energy by New York state, including three offshore wind and 22 land-based renewable energy projects totaling 6.4 gigawatts of clean energy.
DOE Allocates $78 Million to Decarbonize Chemicals Manufacturing
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $78 million in funding will be provided to decarbonize chemicals manufacturing and advance cross-sector industrial technologies.
BioMed Realty Increases RE, Energy Efficiency Projects
BioMed Realty, a provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries, increased renewable electricity across the company's operating portfolio.
Stellantis Enters EV Battery Recycling Agreement
Stellantis N.V. announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture for recycling end-of-life electric vehicle batteries and scrap from gigafactories in Europe and North America.
Peloton Makes Progress on Emissions Reduction
Peloton, an exercise equipment company, made progress on lowering emissions by developing product carbon footprints for Peloton's connected fitness units.
WISE Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Nominations are now being accepted for Smart Energy Decisions’ third annual WISE Awards to celebrate Women in Smart Energy. Women are doing important work in energy and sustainability, yet they remain underrecognized and underrepresented. We want to bring to the fore their significant, influential achievements as a way to recognize their role in the energy transition and to inspire others with their accomplishments.
Deutsche Bank Sets Net Zero Targets for High-Emitting Sectors
Deutsche Bank set new emission reduction goals that were published in its initial Transition Plan as well as net zero pathways for three additional carbon-intensive industries in the bank’s corporate loan portfolio.
H&M Group Issues EUR 500 Million Green Bond
Global fashion and design company H&M Group issued a EUR 500 million green bond with a maturity of eight years under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) program.
Waste Connections Lowers Emissions
Waste Connections, Inc. lowered Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 14% in 2022 and achieved a 27% reduction in emissions intensity on robust 2022 revenue growth.
Ontario Expands EV Charging Network
The Ontario government is providing more funding to build thousands of new electric vehicle charging stations in small- and medium-sized communities.
