Energy Management Articles
atNorth’s Iceland Data Center Powered by RE
atNorth, a Nordic colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence service provider, announced a third Iceland data center, ICE03, is now fully operational with an initial capacity of 10 MW.
Rio Tinto Partners to Decarbonize Steel
Rio Tinto, an iron ore producer, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore several new projects in Australia and China to decarbonize the steel value chain.
AstraZeneca to Add RNG at All Production Sites
AstraZeneca is entering into a partnership to deliver renewable natural gas (RNG) to all of its sites in the U.S. by the end of 2026.
BASF Signs Solar PPA in California
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) announced that the energy usage at its site in Fremont, California is net-zero since 428 rooftop solar panels were installed.
NYSERDA Will Fund Carbon Neutral Community Projects
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced there will be $10 million made available to advance decarbonization and economic development in disadvantaged communities.
Bristow Optimizes Aircraft Fuel Efficiency
Bristow Group Inc. reported on its 2022 sustainability achievements, including using a 10% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for its flights, improved environmental management through ISO 14001:2015 certification, and establishing a Corporate Environmental Management System.
Coldplay’s Tour Produces 47% Fewer Emissions
Rock band Coldplay reporrted their current tour, Music Of The Spheres Tour, has produced 47% less in emissions than their previous stadium tour in 2016-17.
GM Drivers Can Use Tesla Charging Network
General Motors is furthering its new commitment to a unified charging standard with the announcement that customers of automaker General Motors will be able to access 12,000 Tesla Superchargers beginning in early 2024.
Maloney Properties: Portfolio Management for Emissions Goal Tracking
Maloney Properties manages multifamily housing properties owned by third parties, many of which are subject to emissions reduction goals established by ordinances in the cities of Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. In this column from Better Buildings, explore how the company created an Excel-based tracking tool to monitor changes in site Energy Use Intensity (EUI), ENERGY STAR Score, and compare calculated emissions scores per building to city targets to evaluate compliance.
Weekend Reads: Energy Storage Key for Power Grid; Upper Atmosphere Paradox
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Tetra Pak Decarbonizes Food Systems
Tetra Pak announced it reduced GHG emissions by 39%, with 84% of the energy from renewable sources, which puts the company on track to achieving net zero by 2030. These milestones across climate and other environmental areas demonstrate how sustainability guides its business strategy and is prioritized in decision-making.
Renewable Energy Market Update
Renewable power is on course to shatter more records as countries around the world speed up deployment. With the global energy crisis as a catalyst, solar PV and wind are set to lead the largest annual increase in new renewable capacity ever, according to a new report from IEA (International Energy Agency), "Renewable Energy Market Update."
Western Digital Seeks to Use 100% RE
Western Digital Corp. announced new sustainability targets such as powering the company’s operations with 100% renewable energy and achieving net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Floating Solar Array is Powering NJ Water Treatment Plant
The New Jersey American Water’s Canoe Brook Water Treatment Plant is now being powered by a solar array that consists of 16,510 solar panels.
Uber Aims for Emission-Free Mobility
Uber is expanding its clean energy commitment to include its Delivery business with a goal to eliminate emissions on all Uber Eats deliveries globally by 2040.
Canon Reduces Emissions in Product Lifecycle
Canon Inc. announced plans to become net zero by 2050 by reducing CO2 emissions over entire product lifecycles through the development of more energy-efficient products. Additionally, it is elevating energy efficiency by introducing renewables at Canon production sites.
Quebec’s Transit Members to Add Battery-Electric Buses
The 10 transit authorities members of the Association du Transport Urbain du Québec (ATUQ) ordered 1,229 battery-electric buses which will operate emission-free.
Mercedes-Benz to Use Carbon-Free Steel
Mercedes-Benz signed a supply agreement to receive over approximately 50,000 tons of almost CO₂-free steel per year for its European press shops.
Schneider Provides Zero Emission Electric Charging in California
Schneider National Inc., a provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, announced that it completed the construction of an electric charging depot at its South El Monte Intermodal Operations Center in southern California.
Kellogg is On Track for Better Days
Kellogg announced a 31.1% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2015; a 13% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions since 2015; and sourcing of 40.3% of electricity from renewables.
De Beers Advances on 2030 Building Forever Goals
De Beers Group is accelerating its efforts to advance sustainability throughout the diamond value chain in the countries where it operates.
LG Electronics to Use 100% RE by 2050
LG Electronics (LG) completed its plans to convert all its business sites to 100% adoption of renewable energy by 2050.
Community Solar for the Retail Sector
Investing in community solar has become a viable option for large companies looking to help spur the development of localized renewable energy, while also making progress toward their own climate and social equity goals. The "Community Solar for the Retail Sector" fact sheet from Better Buildings explains how retailers - including Starbucks, Kohl's, and Walmart - can benefit while also supporting clean, local energy.
Fisker Sells Emission Credits
Fisker Inc. is preparing to incorporate the sale of emission credits into its business strategy in the U.S.
Fortive Lowers Emissions by 22%
Fortive Corporation announced it achieved a 22.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions from 2019-2022.
PotlatchDeltic Stores Carbon Emissions
PotlatchDeltic Corporation removed and stored 3.2 million metric tons of CO2e (Scope 1 and 3) with GHG emissions (Scope 1-3) of 2.6 million metric tons of CO2e.
Crestwood Equity Partners’ Methane Emission Rate Falls
Crestwood Equity Partners LP achieved a 5% reduction in its methane emissions intensity rate from 2021 levels and a 58% reduction since 2018.
Flowserve Achieves 80% of Emissions Goal
Flowserve Corporation reached 80% of its 2030 carbon emissions reduction goal and achieved nearly $140 million in energy transition bookings.
Covestro Signs VPPA in Texas
Covestro, a manufacturer of polymer materials and their components, signed a 90-megawatt (MW) virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).
Watts Water Technologies Lowers Emissions by 31%
Watts Water Technologies lowered its global water use intensity by 11% and purchased 100% certified renewable energy credits to offset annual electric consumption at seven U.S. sites.
