Energy Management Articles
Meta: Advancing Low Carbon Concrete in Our Data Centers
Cement in concrete is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions but is also integral to the data centers behind Meta's technologies and programs. As the company focuses on reducing its emissions and achieving net zero emissions across its value chain in 2030, it is exploring new approaches to data center design to minimize environmental impact.
California State University System Adds Solar Benches
The California State University System added solar-powered benches at California State University – Channel Islands.
Toyoda Gosei Purchases RECs
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.’s headquarters for the Americas, Toyoda Gosei North America Corp. (TGNA), signed a purchasing agreement for renewable energy certificates.
DOE Funds Biofuels for Transportation
The U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office and Vehicle Technologies Office announced $6.9 million in funding for nine projects to support local waste-to-energy management solutions for transportation energy needs.
TCL CSOT Suzhou Joins SBTi
Suzhou China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (TCL CSOT Suzhou), a display panel manufacturer, joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing its commitment to science-based emissions reductions.
NYSDOT Receives Grant for Low-Carbon Materials
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Transportation has received a $32 million grant to advance the use of low-carbon materials in construction projects.
Port Hawkesbury Paper Signs Wind PPA
The new Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm will support Port Hawkesbury Paper's energy with 24 wind turbines capable of generating 168 megawatts of electricity.
Amazon Ohio Solar Farm Fully Operational
The Amazon Solar Farm Ohio - Fox Squirrel Solar project achieved full operational status in December 2024 with all three phases now actively delivering electricity to the PJM grid.
Canada’s Next Net-Zero Milestone: The 2035 Emissions Reduction Target
In 2015, Canada was on pace to hit a new emissions peak in 2020 with emissions continuing to climb, hitting 9% by 2030. Now, the country has successfully bent the emissions curve and released a commitment to reducing its greenhouse emissions by 45–50% below 2005 levels by 2035.
Scandi Standard's Goals Approved by SBTi
Scandi Standard's climate targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) under both the new forest and agriculture guidelines (FLAG) and the net zero standard.
Weekend Reads: A Hydrogen Discovery; Jimmy Carter's Environmental Legacy
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Treasury Provides Rules for Hydrogen Production Tax Credit
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service released the final rules for the section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Federal Agencies Sign for Nuclear Power
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) awarded $1 billion in combined contracts to supply power to more than 13 government agencies and perform energy savings and conservation measures at five GSA-owned facilities in the National Capital Region.
Lenovo Achieves Progress on Emission Reductions
Lenovo, a computer hardware manufacturer, announced the company achieved progress on lowering its emissions.
TE Connectivity Goals Approved by SBTi
TE Connectivity, an Irish connectors and sensors manufacturer, announced that over the past year the company’s near-term GHG reduction targets across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 were validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative.
Louisville, KY: Launching a Self-Financed Energy Management Program
Using energy and building performance data to implement no-cost operational improvements and achieve utility cost savings, Louisville Metro Government (LMG) reduced building energy use and spending. In this column from Better Buildings, learn about LMG's focused effort on utility billing analysis, building audits, and building automation systems.
NYSERDA Awards $29 Million for Carbon Emissions Projects
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced over $29 million was awarded through Round XIV of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Initiative to 15 innovative projects that will lower statewide carbon emissions.
USDA Allocates $4.4 Billion for Rural Electric Cooperatives
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced awards for over $4.37 billion in clean energy investments through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program.
Aspo Makes SBTi Commitment
Aspo Plc joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and committed to set a near-term company-wide science-based emission reduction target.
Logitech Boosts RE Purchases
Logitech International, a Swiss company that designs software-enabled hardware solutions, announced that 94% of the company’s electricity footprint globally comes from direct and indirect renewable electricity purchases.
Post Lowers Emissions by 6%
Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer packaged goods holding company, announced it lowered Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 6% compared to fiscal year 2023.
DOE Funds EV Battery Tech, Charging System Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $51.7 million investment in transportation projects that will expand affordable mobility options including electric vehicle technology.
Illinois State University’s Arena Receives LED Upgrade
Illinois State University’s CEFCU Arena concourse underwent a significant lighting upgrade, resulting in more energy-efficient operations.
Universal Lowers Emissions by 15%
Universal Corporation, a global business-to-business agriproducts company, announced it lowered absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 15% from the company's 2020 baseline.
Weekend Reads: The U.S.'s New Climate Goal; Sustainable Fleet Trailblazers
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Assystem Receives SBTi Approval
Global nuclear engineering company Assystem announced that its short-term GHG emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 114 - Heard at Net Zero Forum: The Current State of Clean Energy
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Peter Kelly-Detwiler delves into the latest advancements and challenges in decarbonization and clean energy across the U.S. He highlights progress in geothermal energy, nuclear energy, and long-duration storage solutions while addressing efficiency hurdles. Kelly-Detwiler explores the rising energy demands of AI-driven data centers and their implications for power grids, alongside updates on electric vehicles, hydrogen projects, and virtual power plants as utilities shift toward decentralized capacity. He also examines the volatility of voluntary carbon markets due to credibility issues and stresses the need for collective effort and innovative strategies to tackle the complexities of decarbonizing our global economies.
AptarGroup Signs Solar PPAs
AptarGroup, Inc. announced the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the output of three agrivoltaic solar farms in Sicily, Italy.
New York to Deploy More EV Fast Chargers
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an additional $28.5 million is now available to install electric vehicle fast chargers along major travel corridors across New York State.
