Energy Management Articles
2024 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report
The 2024 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report from the U.S. Department of Energy highlights the achievements of DOE’s Better Buildings public and private sector partners as they decarbonize and increase the energy efficiency of the nation’s buildings, manufacturing plants, and homes.
Smithfield Foods Adopts New GHG Reporting
Packaged meats and fresh pork products producer Smithfield Foods established a new GHG reporting framework based on significant changes to the company's operational footprint, improved data collection and reporting capabilities, and changes to the company's GHG calculation methodology.
J.B. Hunt Adds Fuel Cell EVs
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. , a supply chain solutions provider in North America, announced that it has added 20 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to expand sustainability solutions for customers with freight needs along the West Coast.
Microsoft Signs MOU for Environmental Attributes of Low-Carbon Cement
Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the purchase of environmental attribute certificates (EACs) to accelerate the production of low-carbon cement.
Advancion Expands Emissions Data Collection
Advancion Corporation, a supplier of life science buffers and other proprietary ingredients, announced the expansion of its Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions data to include the Sterlington and Ibbenbüren manufacturing facilities, the Buffalo Grove Corporate Office and R&D Center, and the Expression Systems manufacturing and research site in Davis, California.
Weekend Reads: Researchers Examine EV Charging Resiliency; Nuclear Power's Resurrection
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Mountain Regional Water Special Service District Adds Solar
The Mountain Regional Water Special Service District in Utah added a floating solar project located on a holding pond at the Signal Hill Water Treatment Plant.
Kyndryl’s Goals Receive SBTi Validation
IT infrastructure services provider Kyndryl announced its goals were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
LA Metro Transitions to Zero Emission Buses
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority began working on its goal to transition its bus fleet to zero emission buses (ZEB).
Vallarta Supermarkets Builds On-Site Microgrid
Vallarta Supermarkets has entered into a contract for the construction of an on-site renewable energy microgrid.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 110 - Heard at REF: Beyond ESG — Making Renewable Energy a Business Priority
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Charles Benisch, Director of Renewable Advisory at ENGIE Impact, covers how to move from admirable renewable energy goals to actionable strategies that align with executive priorities, as well as the rising risks of climate-related lawsuits, the impact of skyrocketing energy costs, and the looming pressure on supply chains. For organizations committed to sustainability, he outlines how innovative solutions like community solar programs and tax credit transfers can be leveraged to create budget-free paths to achieving green goals while still benefiting the bottom line.
Delta Air Lines Deploys SAF in Minnesota
The Minnesota SAF Hub announced that the first 7,000-gallon shipment of blended SAF made from Minnesota/North Dakota-grown winter camelina arrived at the Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) International Airport fueling facility.
Amcor's Targets Validated by SBTi
Amcor, a global company that develops and produces responsible packaging solutions, announced that its long-term carbon reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
U. S. Steel Receives Sustainability Certification
United States Steel Corporation announced it is the first steel company globally to qualify to sell its products as ResponsibleSteel Certified Steel.
Kalamazoo Signs Wind, Solar PPA
Kalamazoo’s city-owned buildings will operate on power that is generated from wind and solar power in the future.
Meijer Reaches Carbon Emissions Goal Early
Grocery store Meijer announced the company surpassed its 2025 sustainability goal of cutting carbon emissions by 50% one year ahead of schedule.
Microsoft Signs Carbon Removal Agreement
Software company Microsoft signed an agreement to receive 25,000 tons of permanent carbon dioxide removal.
DHL Group to Deploy More SAF, Decarbonize Customer Supply Chains
DHL Group, a logistics company, introduced its strategic framework for the second half of the decade for additional decarbonization plans.
Five Ways Amazon is Helping Modernize the U.S. Power Grid
U.S. power grids are undergoing a massive transformation driven by an evolving energy landscape. In this column, learn how Amazon is taking tangible steps to support the modernization of this complex system, from accelerating energy innovation to advocating for grid modernization reform.
Flagstar Bank’s Emissions Drop 34%
Flagstar Bank, N.A., the bank subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp, announced it reduced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 34% in 2023.
Air France-KLM Ramp Up SAF
Air France-KLM signed an agreement for the supply of up to 1.5 million tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Air France-KLM Group airlines over a 10-year period until 2035.
SINBON Boosts Solar, Decreases Emissions
SINBON, a Taiwan-based electronic interconnect design and integration service provider, launched several new solar power installations with a total capacity of 3 megawatts (MW), bringing its total self-generated renewable energy usage to 2,044,800 kW.
Electric Shuttle Service Launches on Long Island
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in partnership with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), announced the launch of two 100% electric shuttle services on Long Island and the Rockaways.
Chesapeake Utilities Lowers Emissions 25%
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation announced that in 2023 the company marked a 25% reduction in reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2019 with a 10% year-over-year reduction.
Omaha Public Power Signs PPA for Wind Project
Omaha Public Power District signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Milligan 1 Wind project (Milligan 1).
Kenvue Lowers Emissions By 26%
Kenvue Inc., the manufacturer of brands such as Aveeno®, Listerine®, Neutrogena® and Tylenol®, achieved progress on its climate change goals - its investments in energy efficiency and decarbonization projects have resulted in Scope 1 and 2 GHG reductions of 26% since 2020.
Case Study: Solar Generates Financial and Environmental Benefits
A Fortune 50 company with ambitious ESG goals needed a clear path to meet clean energy targets. One solution, illustrated in this case study from Aggreko: implementing rooftop solar at 29 locations, providing a model for the company to deploy on-site renewable generation with no capital expenditure and begin meeting clean energy goals.
Novelis Introduces 3x30 Initiative
Novelis Inc., a producer of aluminum products and solutions, announced its new sustainability initiative to advance aluminum as the material of choice for circular solutions by becoming the lowest-emissions, flat-rolled products aluminum provider at less than 3 tons of CO2e per ton of flat rolled product (FRP) shipped.
Port of San Diego Deploys All-Electric Mobile Harbor Cranes
The Port of San Diego’s new all-electric cranes are in full operation at the Port’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal (TAMT).
Weekend Reads: Rate Cut Boosts Clean Energy; Hydropower's Missing Links
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
