Energy Management Articles
Bullitt County Public Schools: Energy Savings Performance Contract for Necessary Building Upgrades and Efficiency Improvements
Kentucky's Bullitt County Public Schools (BCPS), in the face of rapidly rising utility rates and failing essential building equipment, signed two separate Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs), which provided the capital to implement enhanced data tracking procedures and building automation systems, install high-efficiency lighting fixtures, and upgrade HVAC and boiler equipment to reduce utility usage and save money. In this column from Better Buildings, explore BCPS's challenges, process and results.
Bristol City to Decarbonize With Low Carbon Infrastructure
The Bristol City Leap (BCL) project will decarbonize the U.K. city with EV charging, building management systems, and solar and heat pump systems.
Weekend Reads: The Carbon Offset Debate; New Powder Captures CO2
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Morgan Stanley Partners for DAC Project
Morgan Stanley signed an agreement to permanently remove 40,000 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere.
Philadelphia Schools Add Propane Buses to Fleet
The School District of Philadelphia (SDP), the largest school district in Pennsylvania, added its first fleet of propane-powered buses.
Waste Connections Lowers Emissions by 40%
Waste Connections, Inc., an integrated solid waste services company, announced reductions in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity of over 40% from a 2019 baseline with absolute emissions down 13%.
NYC Ferry Starts Testing Renewable Diesel
The Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry will begin testing the use of renewable diesel fuel, a petroleum-free alternative to traditional diesel fuel.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 112 - Heard at REF: Renewable Thermal — The Next Frontier in Decarbonization
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Zephyr Taylor, Global Commercial Head and Category Director for Renewable Energy at Mars, Inc., takes a close look at the topic of Scope 1 emissions and industrial heat decarbonization. While many companies are comfortable sourcing renewable electricity for their Scope 2 targets, Scope 1 — specifically the challenge of decarbonizing industrial heat — is a different story. This episode tackles the technology, economics, and internal company dynamics required to make progress in this area.
Moyer Family’s Dairy Farm Partners for RNG
The Moyer Family’s Oakmulgee Dairy Farm in Amelia Court House, Virginia, announced it will generate renewable natural gas in a partnership.
DHL Deploys More SAF
DHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding are achieving their sustainability goals to use an additional 60 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Microsoft Signs for Ocean Carbon Removal
Software company Microsoft signed an agreement to remove up to 350,000 tons of CO2 over the next 10 years.
EU Invests in 85 Decarbonization Projects
The European Commission chose 85 innovative net-zero projects to receive €4.8 billion in grants from the Innovation Fund, helping to put cutting-edge clean technologies into action across Europe.
GreenWaste Deploys Hydrogen Refuse FCEVs
Recycling company GreenWaste announced it has entered into a purchase agreement for 12 hydrogen-powered refuse fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
Case Study: Largest Solar and BESS Installation on O’ahu to Energize ~10,000 Homes
How did the Kūpono Solar installation – a partnership with a utility, the Navy, and an energy services provider – address the growing needs for energy security on the island of O'ahu? In this case study from Ameresco, learn how the largest solar and BESS facility on the island is creating a pathway to energy independence.
Tourmaline Oil Opens Two CNG Stations
Tourmaline Oil Corp. announced the opening of two new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in Alberta, marking a milestone in their continuing efforts to build Western Canada's first commercial-grade public CNG fueling network.
Diageo Adds Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
Diageo North America, a premium drinks company, announced plans to incorporate two fuel cell electric trucks that are powered with hydrogen to their U.S. fleet.
London Stadium Adds PV Rooftop Solution
The iconic London Stadium that serves as a multi-sport venue will implement a thin film photovoltaic (PV) solution on its roof.
Duke University Achieves Carbon Neutrality Goal
Duke University announced it reached its 2024 carbon neutrality goal and is now looking toward its climate objectives for 2050.
Google Adds 900 MW of Texas Solar
Google signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) and is the anchor customer of the Orion I, Orion II and Orion III solar projects located in Milam County, Texas.
Nikola Issues First Emissions Report
Nikola Corporation, a global zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions company, released its first sustainability impact report via the HYLA brand.
City of Riverside to Produce RNG
The City of Riverside, California entered into a contract to have infrastructure installed at the Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) to enable reception of organic municipal waste from local solid waste collection companies.
Charter Next Generation Issues First Emissions Report
Charter Next Generation, a specialty films and material science solutions company, released its first Sustainability Report.
Preparing for Carbon Reduction Legislation
Building emissions account for almost 40% of carbon dioxide (CO2 or carbon) emissions in the U.S. per year. In this article from Constellation, learn about recent legislative efforts created to address carbon emissions from the energy usage of large buildings—and steps you can take to help your business meet these legislative demands.
Teleperformance's Emission Goals Approved by SBTi
Teleperformance (TP), a global digital business services company, announced the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated the company's new near-term goals for GHG emissions reduction.
Southwest Airlines Signs for SAF in Chicago
Southwest Airlines Co. announced a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement to bring SAF to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Amazon Invests in Washington, Virginia Nuclear Reactors
Tech giant Amazon invested in two more locations that will produce nuclear power.
Weekend Reads: Dueling Nuclear Strategies; An Offshore Wind Success
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
DOE Allocates $900 Million to Build Next Gen Nuclear Tech
The U.S. Department of Energy opened applications for up to $900 million in funding to support the initial domestic deployment of Generation III+ small modular reactor (SMR) technologies.
Google's New Nuclear Clean Energy Agreement
To accelerate the clean energy transition across the U.S., Google is signing the world’s first corporate agreement to purchase nuclear energy from multiple small modular reactors (SMR) to be developed by Kairos Power, a deal the tech company says will enable up to 500 MW of new 24/7 carbon-free power to U.S. electricity grids and help more communities benefit from clean and affordable nuclear power.
Google Adopts Solar in Indiana
Google signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the electricity from Honeysuckle Solar in Indiana.
