Energy Management Articles
Rivian’s EV Charging Site Powered By RE
Rivian, an electric truck, SUVs and commercial vehicle manufacturer, launched a new Waypoints electric vehicle (EV) charging site in Paris, Tennessee that is powered by renewable electricity.
Top 10 States for Green Buildings
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its annual ranking of U.S. states leading the way on green building with Massachusetts topping the list.
Weekend Reads: Wind vs. Solar; China Dominates Battery Market
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Home Depot Adds Solar in California
The Home Depot will install 13 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar across 25 store locations in California.
The U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization
This U.S. National Blueprint For Transportation Decarbonization offers a whole-of-government approach to transforming the transportation sector and sets forth an interagency call to action to coordinate and work effectively together.
Holcim Receives EU Funds for Decarbonization Projects
Two Holcim decarbonization projects received funding of EUR 328 million from the European Union (EU) Innovation Fund.
Danone Sets 2030 Goals
Danone, a food and dairy company, announces a global action plan to reduce methane emissions from its fresh milk supply chain by 30% by 2030.
Cal-Maine Foods Installs Solar Array at Arkansas Facility
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., a producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States, will install solar at its Arkansas facility.
Orbia Goals Validated by SBTi
Orbia announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved its near-term Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets.
Lenovo Commits to Net Zero Emissions By 2050, SBTI Gives Approval
Lenovo announced its goal to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050, which was validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Teva’s Climate Targets Approved By SBTi
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. announced that its targets to reduce GHG emissions have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
All Nippon Airways to Use SAF
All Nippon Airways (ANA) plans to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for major global routes.
Rolls Royce Tests Engines With Hydrogen
Rolls-Royce announced that it has conducted successful tests of a 12-cylinder gas variant of the mtu Series 4000 L64 engine running on 100% hydrogen fuel.
Replay Race to Net-Zero Episode 2: Outlining your journey: Houston's landmark Climate Action Plan
In this episode of the Race to Net-Zero, host John Failla sat down with the City of Houston’s Chief Resilience and Sustainability Officer and NRG’s Director, Sustainability Advisory. They discussed the importance of the sustainability goal-setting process and programs Houston has implemented to achieve its ambitious public commitments.
Masco To Lower Emissions By 50%
Masco Corporation announced that it is setting a target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 absolute GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2020 emissions.
Manitoba’s Winnipeg Transit Adds Zero-Emission Buses
Winnipeg Transit will purchase 16 battery-electric and fuel cell-electric transit buses to accelerate its transition to a 100% zero-emission fleet ahead of its 2050 target.
Red Hat Sets 2030 Goals
Red Hat, a provider of open source solutions, announced its ambition to achieve net-zero operational GHG emissions by 2030 to address the global climate crisis.
NY Launches Cap-and-Invest Program
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a Cap-and-Invest Program to fund more sustainability for New Yorkers.
Entergy Increases Interim Carbon Emission Targets
Entergy reaffirmed its commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and set two interim carbon emission reduction targets.
Houston Dynamo Will Add RE
The Houston Dynamo Football Club announced a naming rights agreement with Shell Energy that includes goals to pursue a variety of integrated energy and decarbonization solutions at the stadium.
Delta Launches Lab for Sustainable Travel
Delta Air Lines is launching an airline innovation lab, Delta Sustainable Skies Lab, to accelerate research, design and testing for more sustainable air travel to reach the company’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
Weekend Reads: US emissions 2022, the good and bad news; Electricity state-by-state
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Philips' Emission Targets Approved by SBTi
Philips, a health technology company, announced its entire value-chain CO₂ emissions reduction targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
eBook: Electrifying Fleets for Dummies
Public and private fleet operators are switching to electric vehicle fleets to reduce costs, cut emissions, and lower their carbon footprint. Whatever type of fleet you operate, clean electric vehicles and smart EV charging solutions reduce operating costs over their lifetime. This helpful ebook from Enel X Way walks you through some need-to-know information that can help you get an electric fleet up and running.
LyondellBasell Increases 2030 Reduction Goal
LyondellBasell, a global chemicals company, announced it is increasing the company's 2030 GHG emissions reduction target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 30% to 42%, relative to a 2020 baseline.
Dominion Energy Signs PPA
Dominion Energy South Carolina (DESC) signed a PPA with Southern Current, an energyRe company for Lone Star Solar in Calhoun County, South Carolina.
Verizon Enters Into Four REPAs
Verizon signed four new long-term renewable energy purchase agreements (REPAs) for an aggregate of up to 410 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity.
MathWorks Begins VPPA
MathWorks signed a 12-year VPPA for an 11-megawatt portion of Enel North America's 25 Mile Creek wind project in Ellis County, Oklahoma.
Deadline for Nominations Extended for 2023 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards
The deadline has been extended for nominations for Smart Energy Decisions' second WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards. NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH JANUARY 17 at 5:00 PM PT.
State of Corporate Sustainability Report
The 2023 State of Corporate Sustainability Report reveals the impact of two previously independent megatrends beginning to intersect: sustainability initiatives focused on limiting the effects of climate change and technology-based digital transformations. Explore the results of research from Atrius® and Smart Energy Decisions regarding the current state of sustainability reporting and energy management, which reflects the experience and insight of 300+ industry professionals across multiple sectors.