Energy Management Articles
Incorporating the Better Plants Steam System In-Plant Training Into Corporate Training and Energy Management Best Practices
To uncover new energy efficiency opportunities, OxyChem hosted a Better Plants In-Plant Training focused on the plant's steam systems. In this column from Better Buildings, discover how the training identified steam efficiency improvement opportunities across the chlor-alkali production process.
PPG Targets Approved by SBTi
PPG, a paints, coatings and specialty materials company, announced the validation of its decarbonization targets by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Westly Group Expanding Measurement of Emissions
The Westly Group, a sustainability-focused venture capital firm, announced it expanded the measurement of GHG emissions across its portfolio companies and own operations, including Scope 1, 2 and operational Scope 3.
FedEx Launches Insights for Customer Emissions Tracking
FedEx Corp. will use its own scanned data from its logistics network to give customers access to emissions information.
Verizon’s Adds New Solar from Indiana
Verizon, a telecom provider, will use solar from a new farm in Indiana to further the telecom provider's goal of being carbon neutral in its Scope 1 and 2 operations by 2035.
Glasgow Airport to Carry Out Hydrogen Study
A consortium led by Glasgow Airport and Ikigai, a net zero consulting co-developer, has secured funding from the Scottish Government to test the feasibility of a hydrogen production, storage and distribution hub.
City of Boulder Conducts Sustainable Deconstruction Project
The City of Boulder is conducting a sustainable deconstruction project at the municipality's former Boulder Community Health Hospital.
JPMorgan Chase Invests in Emerging Carbon Removal Tech
JPMorgan Chase signed long-term agreements to purchase over $200 million in durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies.
Top 5 Energy Trends for 2023
In “Top 5 Energy Trends for 2023,” experts from Enel offer insight into critical energy themes, including capturing the value of the Inflation Reduction Act, competing for clean energy amid increasing demand, responding to stakeholder pressure to decarbonize, and more.
Oklahoma Chosen as Site for Solar Manufacturing Facility
Enel North America, through its affiliate 3Sun USA, LLC, announced that Inola, Oklahoma was chosen as the location to construct its industrial-scale manufacturing facility for photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules.
Highgate Lowers Emissions by 21.8%
Highgate, a real estate investment and hospitality management company, lowered its total GHG emissions by 21.8% and energy use by more than 170,000 megawatt hours (MWh), when comparing data from 2021 to 2019.
Owens Corning Cuts Emissions by 22%
Building and construction materials company Owens Corning has lowered Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 22% in 2022, from a 2018 baseline. These results move the company closer to its goal of a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 market-based GHG emissions by 2030.
Amazon's New HQ Uses Climate-Friendly Solutions at Scale
Amazon offers a look at its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, which features sustainability principles embedded throughout its design.
Bread Financial Prioritizes Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Bread Financial, a financial services company, announced achievements include procuring 75%+ of its electricity from renewable sources and increasing building efficiency by 25%.
Ardagh Glass Limmared Will Produce Green Hydrogen
Ardagh Glass Limmared, a Gothenburg, Sweden-based glass packaging producer and a supplier to a Swedish popular spirits company, will produce 2.1 metric tons per day (TPD) of green hydrogen by the end of the year.
DOE Provides $187 Million to Accelerate Transportation Electrification
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a new $99.5 million funding opportunity in addition to the selection of 45 projects totaling $87 million to advance production of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) technologies.
Viatris Reports Progress on Building Sustainable Access to Medicine
Viatris Inc., a global healthcare company, is reporting on progress in building sustainable access to medicine through initiatives that include emissions reduction targets and expanded use of renewable energy.
Holcim Adds 1,000 Volvo Electric Trucks
Holcim plans to use up to 1,000 electric trucks from Volvo by 2030, with delivery for the first trucks starting in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Nominations Now Being Accepted for SED's DEI Impact Awards
Smart Energy Decisions’ DEI Impact Awards nominations are now being accepted. The awards will recognize and celebrate organizations that promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) while powering the energy transition by acknowledging company-wide efforts by large power users (commercial, industrial, institutional, and government) to advance DEI, specifically focusing on the impact and amplification of energy and sustainability programs.
Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority Adopts Community Solar
The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority in New York announced more than 1,300 housing units are now subscribed to the Amherst solar farm.
Weekend Reads: Accountability in Decarbonization; Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Call to Action
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 81: Women in Smart Energy Series
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Debra Chanil hosts a panel discussion featuring some of Smart Energy Decisions’ Women in Smart Energy (WISE) Award winners including Kulsoom Khan of Congebec, Inc., Kate Peterson of General Motors, and Ibolya Yolas of Pace Univesity. These women share their paths in energy and sustainability, achievements, and continuing growth as women in the energy industry.
Las Vegas Convention Center, Allegiant Stadium Tracking Emissions
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Convention Center announced they are tracking and managing their carbon footprint.
3M Partners to Produce CO2 Removal Products
3M entered into a partnership to develop material that can trap and permanently remove carbon dioxide.
Brunswick Corporation Expands Sustainability Function
Brunswick Corporation, a marine conservation company, announced its commitment to building a sustainable future through new investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency technology as well as the launch of new electric products.
KB Home Adds Solar, Microgrids
KB Home, a homebuilder, launched the first residential microgrid communities of all-electric, energy-smart homes in California.
Boeing Launches Cascade to Support Aviation's Net Zero Goal
Boeing released the Boeing Cascade Climate Impact Model for public use to reduce the industry’s emissions in support of aviation’s path to net zero.
New USDA Programs Provide $11B for Clean Electrification
The Biden-Harris Administration announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities aimed at bringing affordable, reliable clean energy to communities across the U.S.
Perr&Knight Receives Climate Neutral Certification
Perr&Knight, a provider of actuarial and insurance operations consulting, announced it received Climate Neutral Certification.
Hudson Pacific Properties Plans to Increase RE Use
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust serving tech and media tenants, announced plans to be 100% carbon neutral including the use of 100% renewable electricity in operations for 10 consecutive years.
