Energy Management Articles
SED's 2023 Net Zero Forum/Spring Wrap-Up
Smart Energy Decisions' spring edition of the Net Zero Forum, held March 15-17 at La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas, brought together a community of energy customers and suppliers to develop and execute net zero strategies and other sustainability goals.
University and Energy Partnership Advances Wind Turbine Innovation
Universities and energy companies have formed a major collaboration to develop more powerful offshore wind turbines, which could elevate their renewable energy output and facilitate the UK’s transition away from fossil fuels.
Berry Global Group Lowers Emissions By 21%
Berry Global Group, a packaging and engineered products company, reduced its operational GHG emissions by 21% and expects to achieve its science-based target of a 25% reduction prior to its 2025 goal.
Mitsubishi Motors to Electrify Half of Sales by 2030
In its three-year mid-term plan (MTP), Mitsubishi Motors Company committed to making 50% of its sales EVs by 2030 and electrifying 100% of its fleet by 2035.
Burger King Transitions Nearly One Third of Fleet to EVs
Burger King transitioned 31% of its North American field team fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) across 16 states with a goal of 100% EVs by 2030.
Rochester-Genesee Transportation Authority Adds Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses
The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority ordered three Axess EVO-FC zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell buses as it works toward a goal of transitioning to a zero-emissions fleet by 2035.
Chemours Announces Glycolic Acid Sustainability Program
The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company, announced a long-term sustainability program focusing on reducing the carbon footprint of Chemours’ glycolic acid grades by up to 80% against a 2023 baseline.
Teleperformance Achieves Goal to Reduce Emissions by Nearly 50% Per Employee
Teleperformance, an outsourced digital integrated business services company, announced it has achieved its 2026 goal to reduce its carbon emissions by 49% per full-time employee.
New York's Carbon Neutral Buildings Roadmap
Built upon several years of rigorous analysis, programmatic development, and stakeholder outreach and feedback, the Carbon Neutral Buildings Roadmap is the first report in a new series, The Future of Buildings, from NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority). This Roadmap lays out a guiding framework and general solution set for the critical work that must be undertaken to modernize New York State’s building stock while reducing their use of fossil fuels.
Northern Illinois Communities Receive 131,600 LED Light Fixtures
Northern Illinois is brighter today, as ComEd completes the installation and upgrade of new Smart LED light fixtures through a five-year emissions reduction program.
Gigaphoton Installs Solar at Headquarters
Gigaphoton Inc., a manufacturer of light sources for semiconductor lithography, announced that it installed its first solar panel on the roof of its headquarters.
Nestlé Invests in Texas Solar Project
Nestle in the U.S. announced it is investing in Ganado, a solar project in Jackson County, Texas, that will help Nestle advance its efforts to reduce GHG emissions across its operations.
Weekend Reads: Decarbonization's Challenge for Utilities; Recharging EVs on the Road
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
DOE and TVA Collaborate on Hydropower
The U.S. Department of Energy and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of hydropower technology. Specifically, the MOU is focused on evaluating and demonstrating approaches for operating hydropower plants to meet the changing needs of the electricity grid.
Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Clean Hydrogen
Thanks to transformational policies and programs like the regional clean hydrogen hubs, tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act, and ongoing research and development, the U.S. Department of Energy's "Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Clean Hydrogen" shows that this technology is among the best poised to reach full-scale commercialization.
OQ Chemicals Reduces Emissions at Texas Plant by 10%
OQ Chemicals, a global chemical company, reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by 10% at its Bay City, Texas, production site in 2022 compared to the previous year's averages.
Elisa's Near- and Long-Term Targets Approved By SBTi
Elisa is among the companies in Finland to have its Science Based Targets initiative 2030 targets approved as well as its target of zero emissions (including supply chain emissions) by 2040.
United Airlines Launches First Commercial Electric Air Taxi Route in Chicago
United Airlines announced plans to launch the first air taxi route in Chicago between O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vertiport Chicago.
Alaska Pacific University Announces Partnership for Energy Project
Alaska Pacific University (APU) announced a partnership to design and upgrade existing infrastructure at the institution’s Thomas Training Center on Eagle Glacier to improve its energy efficiency.
Scentre Group Reduces Emissions by 30%
Scentre Group, which owns and operates shopping centers in Australia and New Zealand, announced a 30% reduction in total portfolio Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2014 and that it has been using 100% renewable electricity in New Zealand since 2022.
Louis Dreyfus Announces Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Reduction Targets
Louis Dreyfus Company, a leading merchant and food processor, announced a 33.6% reduction target for its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, compared to 2022 as its baseline year.
MAXIMA GRUPĖ Commits to SBTi with 42% Reduction
MAXIMA Group, a group of retail chains and e-shops located in the Baltic States, Poland, and Bulgaria, makes a commitment to reduce its environmental impact by 2030 and join the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
University of Michigan to Add 25 MW Solar Power by 2025
The University of Michigan plans to construct 25 megawatts of solar installations to harness a total of 32 million kWh of electricity.
How to Evaluate Your Energy Resilience Needs
In their new eBook “How to Evaluate Your Energy Resilience Needs,” Enel provides a guide to understanding the changing resilience landscape along with a visual decision tree to help organizations identify the best solution for their priorities and circumstances. Download today to step through the visual energy resilience decision guide.
GEON Performance Solutions Increases Energy Efficiencies
GEON® Performance Solutions — which formulates, develops and manufactures performance polymer solutions — reports they increased energy efficiency across the company’s operations.
Southern California Public Power Authority Signs Solar PPA
Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) announced a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the energy and renewable attributes related to the 117 megawatts (MWac) /148 MWdc Sapphire Solar project.
Tarkett Reduces Scope 3 Emissions by 13%
Tarkett, a sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions company, reported its Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13% versus 2019 due to the progress of its product mix, including decarbonizing them.
Capstone Copper Sets 30% Reduction Target
Capstone Copper Corp. announced a new sustainable development strategy and the adoption of GHG emissions reduction targets to support the company’s commitment to responsible copper production.
Meta Signs PPA For 240 MW of Texas Solar
Meta announced the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) to procure renewable energy from True North, a 240 MW solar farm under development in Falls County, Texas.
Sleep Number Initiates Scope 3 Emissions Assessment
Sleep Number Corporation announced the mattress company’s continued measurement of and focus on reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and initiated an assessment of Scope 3 GHG emissions.
