Energy Management Articles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Orthex SBTi Targets Approved
Orthex, a Finland houseware company, announced its near-term science-based emissions reduction target was approved by SBTi.
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.
Destination: Net Zero – Moving the needle towards carbon neutral
Companies around the world are under pressure to commit to climate action. In this white paper from Ameresco, learn how innovative solutions are accelerating a cleaner, decarbonized future. This guide outlines a step‑by‑step process for corporate leaders to address growing concerns from a variety of stakeholders, and many of the all-too-common internal obstacles to planning and implementing net zero programs.
Intuit Starts Fund to Support Solar Power
Intuit Inc., a global financial technology platform that makes TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, announced the launch of the Coalfield Solar Fund.
Yokogawa Receives SBTi Approval
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that the Yokogawa Group's GHG emissions reduction targets for 2030 have been certified by the SBTi.
Asendia Carbon Goals Certified
Cross-border delivery service Asendia, a joint venture between La Poste and Swiss Post, announced it received an official carbon offsetting certificate for 2022 from international climate consultancy EcoAct.
Canada Municipalities Sign Wind Energy Agreements
Three wind energy agreements in Canada were signed by Regional County Municipality of Témiscouata, Regional County Municipality of Montmagny and the Regional County Municipality of Granit.
Weekend Reads: The IRA's Clean Energy Gold Mine; Defining Green Hydrogen
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Whirlpool Reaches Goal of Zero Waste to Landfill
Whirlpool Corporation announced that it achieved Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWtL) status at its large manufacturing sites worldwide, as part of the company’s commitment to sustainable operations.
Sheetz: Green Building Technologies at Herndon, VA Store
Sheetz, Inc. is reducing the company’s environmental impact by adding utility-efficient technologies to new store designs and retrofitting existing stores accordingly. This column from the Better Buildings Solutions Center explores a new facility Sheetz is constructing a new facility in Herndon, VA, which will be the most energy-efficient building in its portfolio.
Kering Commits To Lower Emissions By 40%
Kering announced a commitment to reduce its absolute GHG emissions by 40% by 2035 on a 2021 baseline.
Eastman Closed Inaugural $500 Million Green Bond Issuance
Eastman Chemical Company announced that it has closed its offering of $500 million principal amount of 5.750% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2033. The net proceeds will be allocated to eligible projects to advance Eastman’s sustainability goals of mitigating climate change and mainstreaming the circular economy.
European Union Commission Proposes Net-Zero Industry Act
The European Union Commission proposed the Net-Zero Industry Act to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure the Union is well-equipped for the clean-energy transition.
Cargill Signs Wind Offtake Agreement
Cargill, a global provider of food, agriculture, financial, and industrial products, signed an agreement for 50 MW from Goose Creek Wind.
