Energy Management Articles
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 85: University of New Mexico's Unique Energy Solution
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Matthew Cherrin, Vice President of Lobo Energy Incorporated - a company owned by the University of New Mexico. Matthew explains this innovative business model and the university’s $140 million conservation story.
Equitrans Midstream to Lower Methane, GHG Emissions
Equitrans Midstream Corporation is expanding its efforts to reduce methane and GHG emissions, such as converting 10 compressor sites from high-bleed pneumatics to low-bleed or air pneumatics.
Seven Automakers Create EV Charging Network
Seven major automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – created a joint venture to accelerate access to charging for electric vehicles in North America.
Williams Plans to Reduce Emissions by 56%
Williams, a natural gas company, reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 43% since 2005 and is working toward a 2030 goal of a 56% reduction.
First Interstate BancSystem Adds Oregon, Iowa Community Solar
First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. subscribed to two community solar gardens in Iowa and Oregon.
Lafarge Canada Converts to 100% Low-Carbon Cement Production
Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim Group and a sustainable building solutions company, announced its conversion to the production of 100% ECOPlanet cement at its Richmond Cement Plant.
Elanco Animal Health Sourced 12% of Power From RE
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated expanded the reporting boundary for Scope 1 and 2 emissions to include all sites for which Elanco has complete operational control.
Meta Adds Solar in Texas
Tech giant Meta is adding a 240 MWac (321 MWdc) solar farm in Falls County, Texas, that will supply clean, renewable energy to power its operations in the region.
Home Depot Sets New SBTi Goals for Carbon
The Home Depot submitted new carbon reduction goals to the Science Based Target initiative for Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 “Use of Products Sold” emissions.
AvalonBay Communities Reports 43.6% Emissions Reduction
AvalonBay Communities announced progress on its science-based emissions reduction targets with a 43.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 13.9% reduction in Scope 3 emissions on an intensity basis since a baseline year of 2017.
2022 Amazon Sustainability Report
"Building a Better Future Together," Amazon's 2022 Sustainability Report, is the company's fifth report detailing progress against its targets, commitments, and environmental, social, and governance topics. Explore this report to learn about achievements and progress from the world's largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy.
Best Western Hotels Add EV Charging
Three Best Western Hotels in Newfoundland and Canada are adding EV charging to their locations.
American Water Sets 2035 Goals
American Water, a regulated water and wastewater utility company, set a new medium-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline and a new long-term goal of achieving net zero absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
Softchoice Lowers Emissions Intensity by 12%
Softchoice Corporation, a software-focused IT solutions provider, added environmentally sustainable practices to its operations, reducing GHG emissions by 3.4% and emissions intensity by 12%.
Lear Lowers Emissions by 17%
Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology company, decreased its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by nearly 17% by the end of 2022 against a 2019 baseline.
Huntsman Achieves Progress on Targets
Huntsman Corporation achieved 50% collective progress on its near-term Horizon 2025 targets, and its 5% emissions footprint continues to decrease. The chemical manufacturer also announced a reduction in total waste intensity.
Kinder Morgan Lowers Emissions, Invests in Renewable Diesel
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) announced a 2.6% decrease in its operational Scope 1 emissions and a continued decrease in the percentage of methane emissions that contribute to its overall Scope 1 emissions.
BD Reduces Emissions by 10%, Adds RE
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a global medical technology company, lowered its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 10% in FY 2022 from a FY 2019 baseline.
Welltower Reduces Emissions by 10%, Uses Green Power
Welltower Inc. achieved a 10% Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity reduction goal by 2025 over a 2018 baseline ahead of schedule and used over 51,000 megawatt hours of green power, more than doubling its usage since 2021.
Virgin Atlantic Conducts Test for SAF Transatlantic Flight
Virgin Atlantic confirmed a successful Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend ground test with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine.
H.B. Fuller to Lower GHG Intensity by 20%
H.B. Fuller Company, a global adhesives provider, plans to lower energy and GHG emissions intensity by 20% and waste and water intensity by 10% by 2025 compared to the base year of 2014.
IKEA, Destination: Net Zero Lead Net Zero Forum Agenda
Smart Energy Decisions’ Net Zero Forum Fall (#NZF23 Fall) will feature an Opening Keynote from IKEA, along with a variety of general sessions, spotlight solution presentations, peer-to-peer discussions, and Destination: Net Zero, a new full-day workshop on fundamental Net Zero concepts.
Weekend Reads: The IRA One Year In; Labor Crunch Threatens Clean Energy
It’s the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Electric Jets to be Powered by RE
Ecotricity founder Dale Vince announced the launch of Ecojet, an electric airline to be powered by renewable energy.
MetLife Reduces Emissions by 49%
MetLife reports is has lowered its GHG emissions by 49% since 2019 and also maintained carbon neutrality.
3M Achieves 34 Superior Energy Performance 50001™ Certifications
As a science-based Fortune 500 company, 3M focuses on producing innovative products while prioritizing sustainability as a core value throughout the company. In this column from Better Buildings, learn how 3M integrated the systematic ISO-based “plan-do-check-act” framework into on-site energy management practices, resulting in reduced energy use and costs, expanded employee engagement, and improved insight into energy performance at dozens of sites.
Lowe’s Lowers Emissions by 49%, Collaborates for Efficiency
Lowe’s, a home improvement retailer, achieved a 49% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2016 and a 6% reduction in total energy consumption since 2021.
Seeding Mercy Collaborates in Solar Powered Pumps
Seeding Mercy Inc. (“SMI”), a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the hunger crisis in East Africa, announced a strategic collaboration to fundthe deployment of off-grid solar powered irrigation pumps for farms in South Sudan.
NY State to Spend $29 Million for EV Charging
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $29 million for electric vehicle Level 2 charging infrastructure under Charge Ready NY 2.0 and consumer rebates through the Drive Clean Rebate Program.
Hess Corporation Sets 2025 Goals
Hess Corporation set new five year reduction targets for 2025 to lower operated Scope 1 and 2 GHG and methane emissions intensities by approximately 50% from 2017 and to achieve zero routine flaring from its operations.
