Energy Management Articles
SIMONA AMERICA Group's Goals Validated by SBTi
SIMONA AMERICA Group, a subsidiary of SIMONA AG, announced that the company's GHG reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Cemex Lowers Emissions by 15%
Cement producer Cemex achieved significant progress in profitable decarbonization by reducing Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 15% and about 17%, respectively, compared to 2020.
EU Funds Alternative Fuel Projects
The EU is allocating nearly €422 million to 39 projects that will deploy alternative fuels supply infrastructure along the trans-European transport network (TEN-T).
Webinar Replay - Powering the Future: Navigating Energy Demands for Data Centers
The landscape of renewable energy procurement is evolving — from regulatory hurdles to incentive programs — and when you add in AI's energy consumption, the digital infrastructure industry is making headlines regularly. In this webinar from iMasons Climate Accord (ICA), panelists from Iron Mountain Data Centers, Stream Data Centers, and Switch Datacenters will provide insight into the scale of the digital infrastructure growth, alongside a discussion of emerging renewable energy sources, technologies, and the role of natural gas.
Castle & Key Distillery Adds Solar
Castle & Key Distillery, a producer of Kentucky's craft spirits, announced the completion of Phase 1 of a major solar energy project as part of its ongoing sustainability initiatives.
Norwood Medical Adds Wind Power
Norwood Medical LLC (Dayton) announced a five-year renewable energy contract.
Boston Sets New Construction Emissions Rule
Boston announced it is the first city in the U.S. to require new buildings to achieve net zero carbon emissions standards upon opening.
FrieslandCampina Receives SBTi Approval
FrieslandCampina, a dairy products company, announced the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved its tightened near-term science-based emissions reduction targets.
DHL Group Partners for Renewable Diesel, SAF Use
DHL Group announced a partnership to explore options in using more renewable diesel in its operations.
Onsemi Obtains SBTi Validation
Onsemi’s near-term science-based emissions reduction targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Virtual Power Plants 2025 Update
Virtual power plants (VPPs) are among the critical solutions to meet the pressing challenges the grid faces today. However, deployment still needs to accelerate in the U.S. to reach 80-160 GW of VPPs that contribute to an affordable, reliable, and secure grid. In this report from the U.S. Department of Energy, learn about real-world examples, new resources, and updated industry insights that can accelerate commercial liftoff for this solution.
Meta Signs 115-MW Wind PPA
Social media company Meta announced a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 115-megawatt (MW) portion of the Rockhaven wind farm in Murray and Carter counties, Oklahoma.
Thermo Fisher, Gilead Sign Solar PPA
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and three other healthcare and pharmaceutical companies announced a 10-year virtual power purchasing agreement (VPPA).
MillerKnoll Sets 2050 Emission Goals
MillerKnoll, a furniture manufacturer, unveiled a new sustainability strategy to lower emissions by 2050.
City of Riverside Adds Electric Work Trucks to Fleet
The City of Riverside entered into a pilot project to deploy 10 high performance electric work trucks.
LEGO Group Commits to Carbon Removal Solutions
The LEGO Group announced a DKK 19 million commitment toward four carbon removal projects.
Royal Farms Deploys EV Charging at Stores
Royal Farms announced the addition of 76 EV charging ports at 23 store locations.
HS Hyosung Advanced Materials Receives SBTi Approval
HS Hyosung Advanced Materials, a textile manufacturer, received official validation from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for its 2030 GHG reduction target.
iMasons Climate Accord Partners with Smart Energy Decisions
Smart Energy Decisions announces the continuation of its partnership with iMasons Climate Accord. iMasons Climate Accord will present a general session at Smart Energy Decision’s Net Zero Forum Spring set for April 22-24 and participate in its webinar series with “Powering the Future: Navigating Energy Demands for Data Centers,” on Wednesday, February 5.
DOE: Progress and Accomplishments in Clean Hydrogen — and a Look Back at Major Milestones in 2024
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, momentum for clean hydrogen continued to build in 2024 across the United States and globally, with costs going down, scale ramping up, and key technologies improving in performance.
Amazon Signs 476 MW of PPAs in Portugal, Spain
Amazon signed renewable energy power purchase agreements for an additional 476 megawatts.
Île-de-France Mobilités Issues EUR 1 Billion Green Bond
Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM), a public sector organization, issued a EUR 1bn European Green Bond.
Ashdown Pulp Mill Adopts Carbon Storage Tech
The Ashdown Pulp Mill facility in Arkansas announced its adoption of a first-of-a-kind carbon capture and storage project.
Weekend Reads: Big Tech vs. Utilities; Hawaii Expedites RE
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Webinar Replay - Clean Energy: What to Watch in 2025
Smart Energy Decisions starts off its 2025 Webinar Series with a look back at the biggest trends in energy and sustainability during 2024 and what to expect in 2025. Listen to a replay of the broadcast for Industry expert Peter Kelly-Detwiler on “The Fight for Supply, followed by the results of SED’s exclusive “What to Watch in 2025” survey featuring the biggest wins and challenges facing the clean energy industry.
Microsoft Signs 7 Million Ton Carbon Removal Agreement
Microsoft signed a long-term agreement to receive nature-based carbon removal from its afforestation, reforestation and revegetation (ARR) project in the southern U.S., including Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana.
Glades County School District Adds Electric Buses to Fleet
Glades County School District (GCSD) introduced 13 industry-leading electric school buses to its fleet for the 2024-2025 school year.
Eutelsat Group’s Goals Approved by SBTi
Eutelsat Group, a satellite communications provider, announced that its near-term GHG emissions reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
IKEA Increases RE Use, Lowers Emissions
Retailer IKEA announced that its use of renewable energy in IKEA retail and other operations grew to 71% in FY24 from 67% in FY23, with its share of renewable electricity increasing from 77% to 81%.
DHL Freight Launches Sustainable Logistics Terminal
DHL Freight inaugurated its new terminal in Berlin-Marienfelde that includes several sustainable components such as the adoption of battery electric trucks and energy efficiency along with the use of solar and wind turbines.
