Energy Management Articles
DOE Announces $600 Million for U.S. Water Power
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced nearly $600 million in funding to modernize hydroelectric power and advance marine energy throughout the United States.
Emirates Creates $200 Million Aviation Sustainability Fund
Emirates, an international airline, announced it committed US$200 million to fund research and development projects focused on reducing the impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation.
BNP Paribas Withdraws From Financing Oil & Gas
French bank BNP Paribas will no longer provide any financing used for the development of new oil and gas fields as it continues to align its loan portfolio with a net zero emissions trajectory.
Yelp Creates Science-Based Reduction Plan
Yelp Inc., a company that connects customers with local businesses, set a goal to reach net zero by 2031.
Discover Targets 50% Emissions Reduction
Discover, a digital banking and payment services company established a goal to lower its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% from the 2017 baseline by 2030.
Microsoft to Use Power From Fusion Plant
Microsoft will adopt the use of electricity from a fusion power plant that is expected to generate 50 MW or more.
Verizon Issues Fifth $1 Billion Green Bond
Verizon Communications Inc. settled its fifth green bond offering of $1 billion with proceeds going toward renewable energy investments.
DOE Invests $26 Million to Support Clean Energy Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced an investment of $26 million for eight selected projects to demonstrate how solar, wind, storage, and other clean energy resources will support a strong U.S. power grid.
Bloomberg 2022 Impact Report
Bloomberg LP presents its 2022 Impact Report, which outlines how the company continues to address climate change through its operations and products, philanthropy and collaborations with partners and industry peers.
Granite Improves Energy Efficiency at Facilities
Granite, a construction and construction materials company, invested $6.1 million throughout the company to lower emissions and improve energy efficiency at its materials facilities.
Fiserv Advances on Scope 3 Reporting
Fiserv, Inc., a global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, has collected and disclosed its GHG emissions over the past three years.
AT&T Adds Five Community Solar Sites
AT&T signed an agreement to subscribe to a five-project community solar portfolio in Upstate New York.
DHL Express U.S. Launches GoGreen Plus
DHL Express, a provider of international express shipping services, announced the expansion of its sustainable business services, with the launch of GoGreenPlus, available to U.S. small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Australia Creates Net Zero Authority For Emissions Strategy
The Albanese government in Australia will legislate a national Net Zero Authority to ensure the promotion of economic transformation associated with achieving net zero emissions.
Salesforce Starts ‘Green Code’ Initiative For Lower Carbon Footprint
Salesforce launched a new initiative to help lower carbon emissions associated with the software development lifecycle called Green Code.
Stahl's Emissions Reduction Targets Approved by SBTi
Stahl, a provider of coating technologies, announces that its near-term GHG emissions reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Loblaw to Reduce Emissions with 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy
Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) announced a carbon-free energy project that will power its supermarkets, drugstores, offices, and distribution centers in Alberta with electricity entirely sourced from wind, sun, and water. The first of its kind in Canada, this program will eliminate carbon emissions associated with the company’s electricity purchases in Alberta, while reducing nationwide operating emissions by 17%.
2023 Renewable Energy Forum Adds Sessions, Energy Customers, Suppliers
Energy customers and suppliers will gather for the 11th edition of Smart Energy Decisions’ Renewable Energy Forum from June 5-7, 2023, at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Caterpillar Achieves Progress on 2030 Goals
Caterpillar Inc. announced making progress toward its seven sustainability goals for 2030 and disclosed Scope 3 use of sold products emissions.
Volvo Trucks Tests Hydrogen-Powered Electric Trucks
Volvo Trucks tested its hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric trucks on public roads for the first time.
Weekend Reads: Cracking Ammonia, Biggest Green Aircraft to Take Flight
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 80: Getting Creative to Make Net Zero Pencil
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net-Zero forum, featuring Chris Thurston, Director of Energy and Sustainability at Lineage Logistics. As a company with a real vision for what the sustainable warehouse of the future should be, Lineage Logistics focuses on best-in-class energy efficiency, a zero-emission or reduced GHG fleet, and investments in infrastructure to distribute excess clean power. Chris explains the company’s challenges on the path to a financially viable, net-zero future.
Aston Martin Achieves Carbon Neutral Manufacturing
To advance its Racing. Green. sustainability strategy, Aston Martin achieved carbon-neutral manufacturing at its Gaydon and St Athan facilities, a milestone on its path to becoming a sustainable ultra-luxury business.
Vontier Receives SBTi Approval
Vontier Corporation announced it received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term GHG emissions reduction targets.
Arkema Raises Decarbonization Targets
Arkema is setting new targets by 2030 across its whole value chain and now aims to reduce its GHG emissions by 48.5% for Scopes 1 and 2 and by 54% for Scope 3 .
Mackinac Island Ferry Commits to Green Marine Certification
Mackinac Island Ferry Company (MIFC) joined Green Marine, an environmental certification program that encourages maritime enterprises to exceed regulatory standards and take tangible action for the preservation of the environment.
NY State to Invest in Energy Affordability
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the state will invest in sustainable buildings, energy affordability, and clean energy development in the fiscal year 2024 budget.
Allbirds Lowers Product Carbon Footprint by 19%
Allbirds, a San Francisco-based footwear company, announced a 19% reduction in its average product carbon footprint in 2022.
Stanley Black & Decker Unveils 4.3 MW Solar Project
Stanley Black & Decker announced the installation of a 4.3 MW solar farm in Hopkinsville, KY, which is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 5,500 metric tons and save on energy costs by $400,000 annually.
SunOpta Reduces Emissions
SunOpta, a manufacturer of plant-based and fruit-based food and beverages, announced saving 261 tons of carbon emissions annually from load mode optimization and the launch of a new, sustainable production facility in Midlothian, Texas.
