Energy Management Articles
Ascend Makes Its Plants More Energy Efficient
Ascend Performance Materials made significant progress on its sustainability strategy, including a 64% reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions. It also increased its renewable energy use from 20% to 26%.
With NASA’s X-Plane, Net-Zero Aviation Takes Giant Leap Forward
NASA announced that its aircraft, produced through its Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project, has been designated as the X-66A by the U.S. Air Force. The X-66A is focused on helping the U.S. reach net-zero aviation GHG emissions, a goal articulated in the White House’s U.S. Aviation Climate Action Plan.
Applied Materials Reduces the Semiconductor Industry's Carbon Footprint
Applied Materials, a company specializing in materials engineering solutions, achieved significant carbon reductions through the use of 100% renewable electricity in the U.S. and 69% globally, which resulted in a 3% reduction from its 2019 baseline in the company’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Twelve to Begin Commercial-Scale Production of E-Jet Fuel
Chemical company Twelve will scale the production of E-Jet fuel, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from CO2 and renewable energy, with a commercial-scale production facility in Moses Lake, Washington.
MSC Cruises Signs LNG Agreement to Support Net-Zero Cruising
The Cruise Division of MSC Group, MSC Cruises, has signed a long-term agreement to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) for its new flagship, MSC Euribia, as well as the supply of synthetic e-LNG made with renewable energy. This will help the company achieve its strategy of net-zero GHG emissions from its marine operations by 2050.
Con Edison to Activate Large Battery System in NYC
Con Edison will activate the largest battery system in New York City, bringing more reliable power to Staten Island in time for the summer’s heat season, according to the company’s president. The system is located in the Fox Hills area, and can generate 7.5 megawatts, equating to four hours of electricity.
Navistar Submits SBTi Targets for Validation
Navistar, which operates as the owner of International-branded trucks and diesel engines, plans to submit its science-based targets for validation by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Port of Oakland to Use Geothermal Energy
The Port of Oakland's Board of Port Commissioners in California agreed to purchase up to $13.5 million worth of geothermal energy over 12 years.
Starbucks Plans to Open Sustainability Lab in Costa Rica
Starbucks announced plans to develop a new sustainability learning and innovation lab at Hacienda Alsacia, the company’s global agronomy headquarters for research and development in Costa Rica.
Badger Meter Raises Emissions Reduction Target
Badger Meter, Inc., a provider of water solutions, set a new, GHG emissions intensity reduction target given the strong performance on both an absolute and intensity basis from the original 2020 baseline and goal.
Alcoa Boosts RE to 86% for Product Portfolio
Alcoa Corporation, a producer of aluminum, reported its progress on climate goals, including making a 4.6% annual decrease in carbon dioxide emissions. It also boosted to 86% the electricity coming from renewable sources for its global smelting portfolio.
Baxter Adds Three Solar Arrays, Improves Emissions
Baxter International Inc. completed the addition to the completion of three new on-site solar installations that are expected to reduce GHG emissions by 1,400 metric tons CO2 e annually.
ODP Reduces Emissions by 29%
The ODP Corporation lowered its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 29% since 2019 and committed to set near-term company-wide emission reductions in line with climate science with the SBTi.
Boston Consulting Group Enters Into Carbon Removal Credit Agreement
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a management consulting firm, entered into a partnership for a 40,000-ton carbon removal agreement.
Home Depot Sets 2028 Goal For 85% of Battery Powered Products
The Home Depot expects that by the end of fiscal year 2028 over 85% of its U.S. and Canada sales in outdoor power equipment will run on rechargeable battery technology instead of gas.
2023 Renewable Energy Forum Wrap-up
Smart Energy Decisions’ community of energy customers and suppliers met once again at the Renewable Energy Forum to share actionable information on successes, challenges, best practices, and cutting-edge trends in renewable energy. The Forum offered a variety of opportunities for education, discussion, and connection to help organizations develop strategies and implement projects to meet their renewable energy targets.
MetLife Reduces Emissions
Insurance company MetLife, Inc. reports is has continued to reduce GHG emissions by 49% since 2019 and is maintaining carbon neutrality.
DEI Impact Nominations Accepted Through June 30
Smart Energy Decisions’ DEI Impact Awards nominations are being accepted through June 30. The awards will recognize and celebrate organizations that promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) while powering the energy transition by acknowledging company-wide efforts by large power users (commercial, industrial, institutional, and government) to advance DEI, specifically focusing on the impact and amplification of energy and sustainability programs.
Weekend Reads: Power Grid Needs Climate Resilience; Accelerated RE Growth for Public Lands
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Bank of America Joins SAF Program
Bank of America joined the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program operated by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), a B2B travel platform, and Shell Aviation.
Ralph Lauren Contributes to a Circular Economy
Ralph Lauren Corporation emphasized its commitment to environmentally responsible product development, including its support of the circular economy through its aspirations to become C2C Certified® by 2025 and the expansion of a sustainable product portfolio.
Xcel Energy Surpasses 50% Carbon-Free Electricity Generation
Xcel Energy announced that over half of the power generated across the eight states it serves is from carbon-free sources.
DOE Invests $21 Million For Clean Energy Solutions
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) announced over $21 million in funding for 30 projects across 16 National Laboratories to propel clean energy solutions.
Better Climate Challenge Road Show
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge is here! Hop in the EV and hit the open road with the DOE team. For Season One, energy experts visited Nashville, TN to see how partners Nissan, Chemours, and Whirlpool are working to reduce their emissions by 50% within 10 years. Watch the full series and be sure to scroll through the photo gallery for a peek behind the scenes!
Genesys Lowers Carbon Emissions by 8%
Genesys, a global cloud company in AI-powered experience orchestration, announced an 8% decrease in carbon emissions year-over-year.
City of Yonkers Sets 2050 Goals
The City of Yonkers announced its first Climate Action Plan that seeks to reach zero emissions by 2050, which includes a 100% GHG reduction, 100% electric fleet, and a 50% reduction of the heat island effect.
Intuit Commits to Net Zero Emissions by FY2040
Intuit Inc., a global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, announced its commitment to reach net-zero GHG emissions by FY2040.
Elastic Reduces Emissions, Power Consumption
Elastic, the platform for search-powered solutions, measured its emissions for the first time, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and all relevant categories of Scope 3 emissions.
InMobi Sets SBTi Goals
InMobi, a provider of content, monetization and marketing technologies, announced its global sustainability commitment with Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
Canada Invests $350 Million in National Sustainable Aviation Network
Canada will make an investment of $350 million to support the country’s new Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT) to accelerate the green industrial transformation of the aerospace industry.
