Energy Management Articles
NY State Needs to Increase Efforts to Meet RE Goals
New York State needs to take multiple steps to increase renewable electricity generation to achieve the objectives of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).
Viva Resorts by Wyndham Adds Solar
Viva Resorts by Wyndham announced it received the Wyndham Green program certification as part of its comprehensive plan to operate its hotels at maximum efficiency while minimizing environmental footprints.
Factsheet: Celebrating One Year of the Inflation Reduction Act
Federal policies are helping to spark a surge of investment in clean energy deployment, manufacturing, and jobs. in this factsheet, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shows how these investments are uplifting communities in all 50 states with new economic opportunities and unleashing a new era of American energy dominance.
UConn, UAlbany Researchers Partner on New Climate Center
Researchers at the University of Connecticut (UConn) and the University at Albany (UAlbany) will lead a new weather and climate facility and research renewable energy options.
DOE Funds Study for California Direct Air Capture Project
The U.S. Department of Energy announced choosing Aera Federal LLC to begin award negotiations worth $4.5 million to conduct a feasibility study for a regional direct air capture (DAC) hub.
SCS Technologies Sets 2050 Goals
SCS Technologies (SCS) announced it plans to to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Train de Charlevoix Tests Green Hydrogen
The railway of Train de Charlevoix tested the use of green hydrogen via its Coradia iLint train in Canada.
Canada Seeks Affordable Electricity With Draft Regulations
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced draft Clean Electricity Regulations.
Cheniere Energy Improves Emissions Reduction
Cheniere Energy, Inc. started the issuance of Cargo Emissions Tags to all long-term customers, which provide estimated GHG emissions associated with each cargo produced at the company's facilities.
Tesco’s Targets Validated by SBTi
Tesco outlined a plan for emissions reduction across its own operations and value chain, and its goals were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Spotlight Sessions Set for Net Zero Fall
Data associated with the "end-to-end" carbon reduction process, the pros and cons of carbon credits, a deep dive into green hydrogen for renewable energy buyers, the current state of renewable natural gas and more will be addressed in Spotlight Sessions at the Smart Energy Decisions Net Zero Forum Fall (#NZF23Fall), set for September 19-20, 2023, at the Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.
Weekend Reads: Fusion and Geothermal Breakthroughs; Redefining Energy Communities
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
ComEd Accelerates Adoption of EVs in Illinois
ComEd partnered with regional and municipal leaders to unveil its latest programs designed to accelerate the adoption of electrified technologies, including electric vehicles (EVs) in northern Illinois.
DOE Provides $1.2 Billion for Direct Air Capture Demonstrations in Texas, Louisiana
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $1.2 billion to advance the development of two commercial-scale direct air capture facilities in Texas and Louisiana.
Port of San Diego Launches All-Electric Tugboat Charging Station
The Port of San Diego broke ground for the shoreside charging station designed to provide clean energy for the company’s forthcoming zero-emissions tugboat, eWolf.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 86: Developing an Innovative Clean Energy Financing Tool
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil is joined by Abby Johnson, President of both Abacus Property Solutions and the Virginia PACE Authority. She is a winner of the 2023 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award in the category of Industry Veteran. Abby will discuss the PACE model financing that allows private building owners to use public capital.
Schneider Adds Battery EVs to California Fleet
Schneider National, a multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, announced the carrier is now running two Lonestar Specialty Vehicles battery electric terminal tractors.
Cook County, Illinois Signs Solar PPA
Cook County announced its first power purchase agreement for renewable energy for the municipality’s buildings.
J.B. Hunt Lowers Emissions With Biogenic Fuels
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. will focus on three key areas to reach its emission-reduction target that was announced in 2022.
California to Develop Hydrogen Strategy
California Governor Gavin Newsom directed the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to develop California's Hydrogen Market Development Strategy to increase its hydrogen market.
Rio Tinto to Build Solar in Canada
Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine will construct a large solar power plant in Canada, including over 6,600 solar panels that will generate approximately 4,200 MWh of electricity annually for the mine.
Philly Streetlight Improvement Project Kicks Off
The Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) announced the kickoff of construction for the Philly Streetlight Improvement Project.
Guide to Corporate Sustainability: How to Get Started
For companies just starting out on the path to sustainability, the journey can seem complex and intimidating. However, by understanding and working toward sustainability goals, you can meet evolving customer expectations and make tangible progress toward combatting climate change. This guide from Constellation provides a comprehensive look at how to get started on the path to a more sustainable future, from understanding the three scopes of emissions to how to combine emissions reduction tactics to build your sustainability plan.
Civitas Resources Sets 2027 Goals
Civitas Resources developed a new commitment to reduce its Scope 1 GHG emissions by 50% by 2027 against a 2021 baseline.
Arcadia Tracks Emissions in First Report
Arcadia, a technology company connecting the clean energy future, announced its emissions for the first time,which totaled 43 tCO2e for Scope 1, 322 tCO2e for Scope 2, and 8,462 tCO2e for Scope 3.
Ascent Resources Reduces Emissions by 15%
Ascent Resources, LLC announced it lowered Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity by 15% compared to 2021 and more than 33% since 2020.
Rivian Partners in Kentucky Solar Project
Rivian Automotive entered into a partnership to develop a new solar energy center.
IGT Receives Validation From SBTi
International Game Technology PLC announced that its near- and long-term science-based targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
TreeHouse Foods Sets 2030 Goals
TreeHouse Foods, Inc., a private label food and beverage manufacturer in North America, announced its 2030 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals, which include lowering Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030.
Solaris Bus & Coach Buys Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines
Solaris Bus & Coach, a European bus manufacturer that is deploying hydrogen-powered buses across the continent, purchased 96 hydrogen fuel cell engines.
