Energy Management Articles
SED’s 2022 Renewable Energy Forum/Winter Edition Wrap-Up
Smart Energy Decisions (SED) ended the year with the Renewable Energy Forum/Winter Edition, held December 6-8, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Huntington Beach, California. With a program that included peer-2-peer discussions, general educational sessions, Solution Spotlight sessions, countless chances for networking, and more than 250 exclusive one-to-one meetings between energy customers and suppliers, the Forum offered a variety of opportunities to discuss strategies and projects to help organizations develop strategies and implement projects to meet their renewable energy targets.
LyondellBasell Adds Scope 3 Goals
LyondellBasell, a global chemical manufacturer, announced it is increasing the company's 2030 GHG emissions reduction target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 30% to 42, relative to a 2020 baseline.
Charlotte Fire Department Aims for All-Electric Fire House
The Charlotte Fire Department ordered an all-electric fire truck that will be housed in the city’s first all-electric fire house set to open in 2024.
White House Provides Funding For Clean Hydrogen Technologies
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced its intent to issue $750 million in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to reduce the cost of clean-hydrogen technologies.
Weekend Reads: Prioritizing ESG During a Recession; A Look Into The Fusion Energy Breakthrough
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 75: Achieving Net Zero Across Cisco’s Value Chain
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla shares a presentation from the Net Zero Forum featuring Andy Smith, Senior Manager of Global Energy Management and Sustainability at Cisco Systems. Andy provides a deep dive into the process Cisco went through to evaluate, establish and certify its net-zero goal through SBTi.
Philadelphia C-PACE Reaches $100 million in Clean Energy Financing
The Philadelphia Energy Authority announced the closing of $30.08 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for a Freezpak cold storage facility in Philadelphia.
BorgWarner Sets Scope 3 Emissions Target
BorgWarner announced its commitment to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by at least 25% by 2031 from a 2021 baseline.
Basin Electric Power Co-op Signs PPA for South Dakota Wind Project
Basin Electric Power Cooperative announced it entered into a 25-year, 200 megawatt (MW) Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
JERA Americas Updates Emission Progress
JERA Americas, the Houston-based subsidiary of global energy leader JERA, has made progress on its efforts to support a transition to a cleaner energy economy by adding thermal power and battery storage supply.
McDonald’s, Logistics Partners Sign Solar VPPA
McDonald’s Corporation and all five members of the restaurant chain’s North American Logistics Council (NALC) – signed agreements to purchase to renewable energy.
Meta Adds Solar Projects in Georgia, Tennessee
Meta Platforms, Inc. announced seven new solar projects in Georgia and Tennessee totaling 720 megawatts (MWAC) to support its regional operations with 100% renewable energy.
NY State Funds EV Initiatives
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $23 million in funding and awards for transportation electrification initiatives in the state.
Henkel Signs VPPA
Henkel, a chemicals company, signed a 10-year VPPA for two new solar power plants in Spain.
Microsoft, Nike Partner For Oregon Community Solar
Microsoft and Nike are joining together for a community solar project in Oregon.
Assurant to Reduce GHG Emissions by 40%
Assurant, Inc. a global business services company, announced its goal to reduce GH) emissions by 40% by 2030.
Case Study: PPA Production Volume Flexibility
Alberta-based TransAlta Corporation, a long-time developer and generator in Canada, the US, and Australia, is building Garden Plain to help two corporations, Pembina Pipeline, a leading Alberta-based energy company and another undisclosed customer, achieve their ambitious sustainability goals.
Stellantis Adds Solar in Michigan
Stellantis announced a commitment to add 400 MW of new solar projects in Michigan.
Yelp Calculates Emission Output
Yelp Inc., developer of the Yelp.com website and mobile app, calculated its Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions for the first time, detailed in its first environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report.
Holcim US to Increase Wind and Solar Energy Use
Holcim US, a green building materials company, entered into its first VPPA linked to renewable energy generation.
Carlisle Sets 2050 Goals
Carlisle Companies Incorporated announced a commitment to achieve net zero GHG gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
Diageo to Use Net Zero Glass Bottles
Diageo, a global manufacturer of alcoholic drinks, announced a partnership to create net zero glass bottles at scale by 2030.
Metropolitan Launches Dashboard to Track GHG Emission Reductions
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California launched a new dashboard that allows the public to view the district’s progress in meeting its goals to cut GHG emissions.
GM Increases Community Charging Program
GM continues to increase its Dealer Community Charging Program with the installation of the first community charging stations in Wisconsin and Michigan.
New Jersey Community Solar Project Begins Construction
Construction has begun on the 10 MW BEMS community solar landfill project, located on the Big Hill Landfill in Southampton, New Jersey.
State of Decarbonization Report 2022
Customers, investors, and regulators are increasingly calling for action to mitigate climate change, and businesses are listening. Inaction impacts how your business is perceived. In fact, 65% of organizations surveyed cited reputational risk as their primary reason for decarbonizing. The State of Decarbonization Report 2022 delivers actionable, survey-based information to help you effectively move forward.
The Evergreen State College Updates for Energy Savings
The Evergreen State College signed a $3.8 million energy savings performance contract.
Weekend Reads: CA Scored Highest For Efficiency; How Wind Power Can Benefit Shipping Emissions
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
White House Unveils First Federal Building Energy Standard
The White House announced Dec. 7 that the first-ever Federal Performance Standard will be going into place in pursuit of a target to cut energy use and electrify equipment and appliances in 30% of federal government buildings by 2030.
Air Products Plans Huge Green Hydrogen Facility
Air Products announced Dec. 8 a joint venture with The AES Corporation to invest nearly $4 billion to build, own and operate a hydrogen production facility in Texas.
