Energy Management Articles
New Orleans Adopts Streetlight Retrofit Project
New Orleans approved a proposal for a technology pilot to improve the city's streetlight infrastructure by integrating LED lights and smart city technology to enhance energy efficiency.
Nestle, Mars Partner for Farming Emissions Reduction
Food companies Mars and Nestlé entered a partnership to provide incentives for farmers to lower emissions.
Ingka Group Commits to Net Zero Transition Plan
Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, published its Net Zero Transition Plan to achieve its climate targets.
WJ Group Receives Validation from SBTi
WJ Group, a U.K. road marking and highway safety specialist, announced its net zero targets were validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
GenScript Biotech's Goals Verified by SBTi
GenScript Biotech Corp, a global life sciences company that conducts research and development and manufacturing services, announced its commitment to carbon emission reduction targets were verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Weekend Reads: Renewables Persist in the US; Harvard Law on Corporate Climate Commitments
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Amazon Signs Wind PPA in India
Amazon announced a new power purchase agreement development for 100 MW of a renewable energy project.
ForFarmers Receives Validation from SBTi
Agriculture company ForFarmers received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its reduction targets covering CO emissions.
Plugged In: Exploring Energy with Constellation | Episode 4 - Meeting the Energy Challenges of Data Centers
In this episode of Plugged In, Constellation’s Managing Director Melissa Zimmerman speaks with Ed Socia, Director, North America at datacenterHawk, about the evolving energy demands and sustainability challenges of data centers. Socia discusses trends such as the growing influence of AI, increasing rack densities, and the adoption of liquid cooling to optimize energy use. He highlights the role of real-time monitoring tools like SCADA and DSM in improving efficiency while addressing regional variations in energy strategies and the balance between carbon reduction goals and business viability. He also touches on the potential of emerging technologies like small modular reactors and green hydrogen, the importance of adaptive reuse of sites, and the need to enhance grid reliability as the industry continues to grow rapidly.
Lipton Teas and Infusions' Goals Approved by SBTi
Lipton Teas and Infusions, a large tea company, announced that its GHG emissions were independently validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Finnish City Partners to Build Hydrogen Processing Plant
The City of Oulu, Finland, signed a co-operation agreement seeking to build a hydrogen processing plant in Oulu.
NY Funds Energy Efficiency at Two Public Colleges
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the state will provide $150 million in climate resiliency grants for projects that will improve the energy efficiency of New York State’s public college campuses.
Canada's Gagetown Base Deploys Solar
The 5th Canadian Division Support Base (CDSB) in Oromocto, New Brunswick, in Canada will deploy a large scale solar project that represents a step toward supporting the Government of Canada’s commitment to procure 100% clean electricity for federal facilities by 2025.
CBRE Adds EV Charging at 600+ Sites
CBRE, a commercial real estate services and investment firm, announced an agreement to provide EV charging solutions to its multifamily and hospitality properties in North America.
Western New Mexico University Seeks Funding to Upgrade Infrastructure
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) is seeking funding from the New Mexico legislature to upgrade and improve its infrastructure.
Green Sports Alliance Partners with Smart Energy Decisions
Smart Energy Decisions (SED) announces a partnership with the Green Sports Alliance to provide its expertise in support of SED's 2025 Net Zero Forums.
Snop Adds Solar in Germany, France, Spain
French automotive company Snop plans to develop solar power plants at its facilities in France, Spain, and Germany, accelerating its sustainability targets.
2025 Report: The State of Corporate Sustainability
The 2025 State of Corporate Sustainability Report offers a comprehensive look at the latest trends, key drivers, and challenges shaping the work of energy, facility, and sustainability teams today. Explore the results of this research, representing the sixth collaboration between Atrius and Smart Energy Decisions with the participation of more than 200 industry professionals.
Avery Dennison Signs Solar VPPA
Avery Dennison, a global materials science and digital identification solutions company, signed a 10-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for the 44-MWdc Las Rozas solar plant in Spain.
UC Santa Cruz Sets 2045 Goals
The University of California, Santa Cruz has set a goal to lower its emissions by 90% by 2045.
IONNA Launches EV Charging Network
IONNA — a joint venture founded by automakers BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota — announces its transition from public beta to full-scale national release.
Microsoft Adds Solar in Texas, Illinois
Tech company Microsoft added three solar projects in Illinois and Texas that will provide clean energy supporting the company’s sustainability and carbon reduction goals.
Boston Receives Funding for Electric School Buses
The City of Boston announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Boston Public Schools (BPS) a $35 million grant to purchase 125 30-passenger electric school buses.
Warrior Met Coal Lowers Emissions by 33%
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. announced the company achieved over a 33% reduction in total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to a 2021 baseline, marking additional progress towards its goal of a 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030.
2025 Energy Codes Outlook: Lawsuits, IECC, BPS Alignment
Who doesn’t love healthier, safer, more affordable-to-operate buildings? In this column, Cherylyn Kelly, IMT's Manager of Building Energy Codes and Policy, shares her annual energy code outlook: the good, the bad, and the delightfully mired in political intrigue.
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Adds Refrigerated EV Trucks
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, a distributor of beverage alcohol, reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability with the introduction of insulated electric vehicles equipped with electric refrigeration units to ensure temperature-controlled delivery of fine wines while significantly reducing environmental impact.
Salesforce Joins Partners to Launch AI Energy Score
Salesforce entered a partnership to announce the release of the AI Energy Score, a benchmarking tool that enables AI developers and users to evaluate, identify, and compare the energy consumption of AI models.
NYC Receives $60 Million for EV Charging
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $60 million transaction to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure deployment across New York City.
Illinois EPA Funds Electric Buses
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) announced an award for the purchase of electric buses.
Weekend Reads: Why SBTi Delisted 200 Companies; Sustainability at Super Bowl LIX
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
