Energy Management Articles
Sustainability and the City of Atlanta
At Smart Energy Decisions' 2023 Net Zero Forum/Spring, Chandra Farley, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Atlanta presented a session about viewing sustainability through an environmental justice framework, the importance of public-private partnerships, and the value of “positive pressure.”
University of Pittsburgh Adds Solar
The University of Pittsburgh began the installation of the first of several rooftop solar installations across multiple campuses.
Lufthansa Group Signs LOI for SAF
The Lufthansa Group signed a letter of intent to partner on the production and supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
Smart Energy Decisions Announces Winners of Inaugural DEI Impact Awards
Smart Energy Decisions (SED) today announced the winners of its inaugural DEI Impact Awards that honors efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in clean energy.
Zentiva’s European Sites Sourced by RE
Zentiva, a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality and affordable medicines, announced its European manufacturing sites are sourced by 100% renewable energy.
Boston Beer Calculates Scope 1, 2 Emissions
The Boston Beer Company, a manufacturer of brands such as Samuel Adams, Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea, Dogfish Head and Angry Orchard, calculated its Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the first time.
Koppers Reduces Emissions by 49.5%
Koppers, an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, realized a 49.5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2007.
J.B. Hunt Adds Electric, Hydrogen Trucks
J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. will purchase 13 zero-emission Class 8 trucks to lower the intensity of its carbon emissions.
Navistar Develops More Fuel-Efficient Platform
Trucking and engine company Navistar introduced its internal combustion engine (ICE) platform, the International S13 Integrated Powertrain, to deliver advanced fuel efficiency and performance.
Pioneer Natural Resources Lowers Emissions by 22%
Pioneer Natural Resources Company made progress toward its emission reduction targets and achieved a 22% reduction in GHG emissions intensity.
Steel Dynamics Adds Wind Energy
Steel Dynamics, Inc. announced that it has signed a Renewable Product Purchase Agreement (RPPA) for 308 megawatts of energy to be produced by a new wind farm project in Scurry County, Texas.
Williams-Sonoma Decreases Emissions by 24%, Adds Wind Power
Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a home retailer, announced it lowered its operational emissions by 24% and executed its first long-term investment in renewable energy through a power purchase agreement (PPA) in Texas.
Agilent Partners with Suppliers to Lower Emissions
Agilent Technologies Inc., a global company in analytical and clinical laboratory technologies, announced it engaged with its suppliers to lower Scope 3 emissions.
Motorola Solutions Achieves Emissions Progress
Motorola Solutions reported progress toward its goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2031.
The State of Decarbonization: A Closer Look at the Industrial Sector
Industrial operators face challenges to decarbonization that are magnified in step with the large size of their energy load. As a result, as the 2022 State of Decarbonization Study shows, this sector is often ahead of its peers in other sectors when it comes to finding solutions.
TricorBraun Sources Renewable Energy
Global packaging company TricorBraun lowered its carbon footprint and incorporated international operations into its GHG Inventory.
Weekend Reads: Federal Methane Task Force; EVs and Grid Reliability
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
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.
First Interstate BancSystem Adds Oregon, Iowa Community Solar
First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. subscribed to two community solar gardens in Iowa and Oregon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Western Hotels Add EV Charging
Three Best Western Hotels in Newfoundland and Canada are adding EV charging to their locations.
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.
