Energy Management Articles
Friedman Realty Group Adds EV Charging
Friedman Realty Group, a developer and manager of multi-family homes, will provide charging stations for its Philadelphia portfolio.
Houston Apartments Build EV Charging, Solar
A new multi-family housing complex in Sugar Land, Texas, Provision at West Bellfort, secured a funding commitment from the GCRE Upward Mobility Fund to install an on-site solar energy system as well as EV charging stations.
Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2050
The Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2050 continues the Commonwealth's efforts in identifying comprehensive and detailed strategies to achieve Net Zero in 2050.
EQT Lowers Methane Emissions
EQT, a natural gas producer, announced the completion of a $28 million company-wide initiative to eliminate 100% of its natural gas-powered pneumatic devices from its production operations.
JPMorgan Chase Sets Targets for Iron, Steel, Cement, Aviation Sectors
JPMorgan Chase expanded its goals to reduce emissions with targets for three additional sectors: iron & steel, cement and aviation.
NY State Sets 2030 Goal for Energy Storage
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new framework for New York state to achieve six gigawatts of energy storage by 2030, which represents at least 20% of the peak electricity load of New York State.
PotlatchDeltic Commits to GHG Reduction Targets
PotlatchDeltic Corporation announced it established a 2030 GHG emissions reduction target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of 42% and a Scope 3 value chain GHG emissions reduction target of 25% from a 2021 baseline.
Capri Holdings Lowers Emission Output
Capri Holdings Limited, a global fashion luxury group, made progress on lowering emissions in 2022 by achieving a 38% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions from a fiscal year 2019 baseline.
Allstate Sets 2030 Goals
Allstate Corporation, a personal lines insurer, announced it has committed to achieve net zero emissions for direct, indirect and value-chain GHG emissions by 2030.
Guess?, Inc. Expands Credit Facility With Sustainability-Linked Component
Guess?, Inc. announced that it has expanded its access to capital in North America to include annual interest rate and fee adjustments based on the company’s achievement of certain sustainability goals.
USPS To Deploy Battery EVs By 2028
The United States Postal Service announced that it expects to acquire at least 66,000 battery electric delivery vehicles as part of its 106,000-vehicle acquisition plan for deliveries between now and 2028.
Canada Sets Goals for ZEVs
Canada announces proposed regulated sales targets for zero-emission vehicles to reduce emissions and are a key component of the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan.
Weekend Reads: Renewables Pit Google Against Utilities; Wind Power on Mars
It's the weekend – and the holidays are here! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2023!
Clean Harbors Lowered Emissions
Clean Harbors, Inc., a provider of environmental and industrial services throughout North America, announced it avoided twice as much GHG emissions compared to emissions generated.
SMUD Launches Residential Renewable Energy Management
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is using an aggregator for its residential virtual power plant initiative.
Avis Alaska Adds EV Charging
Two AVIS Car Rental locations in Alaska are adding EV charging capabilities.
San Diego Gas & Electric Adds EVs, Trucks, SUVs
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) electrified more than 20% of its over-the-road fleet and is on track to reach 100% electrification of its passenger cars, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles by 2030.
Dole Lowers Emissions, Adds Wind, Solar
Dole plc announced the fruit company measured and managed Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions resulting in a reduction of 4% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions (2021 over 2020).
Rupert Resources Issues First Sustainability Report
Rupert Resources announced that it published a baseline sustainability report which identifies stakeholder and material issues and appropriate industry standards and best practices as the company continues to progress development of its Ikkari Discov
Race to Net Zero Episode 6: A Team You Can Count On
In The Race to Net-Zero's final episode of the season, host John Failla introduces Scott Hart, Head of Sales for NRG Business to discuss the state of net-zero, the future of the journey, and the importance of collaboration for net-zero success.
Honda Lowers Emissions, Enters Into VPPA
Honda announced all manufacturing plants in North America are nearly zero-waste-to-landfill, and these plants are also recycling 92% of the waste from their respective facilities.
Luxfer Updates Emission Progress
Luxfer Holdings PLC), a global industrial company developing applications in material engineering,
Amazon Partners for 19 RNG Fueling Stations
A new fueling station providing renewable natural gas for Amazon and other truck fleets has opened in the greater Chicago area. This station is part of an agreement between Amazon and Clean Energy Fuels Corp, to build 19 stations nationwide.
NorthC Datacenters to Add Hydrogen Emergency Backup Power
NorthC Datacenters (NorthC)plans to install an emergency backup power for its newest data center.
General Atlantic Closes Funding for Climate Solutions Fund
General Atlantic, a global growth equity firm, announced the final close of its inaugural BeyondNetZero fund.
How Does the First Federal BPS Measure Up?
On December 7, the White House Council on the Environment Quality (CEQ) released the draft rules for performance standards for Federal buildings. In this column, IMT's Amy Boyce explores what the Federal standard aims to achieve, how it compares to other building performance standards, where the standards can go further - and why it matters.
Virgin Atlantic to Fly Net Zero Transatlantic Flight
The first global net zero transatlantic flight will take off from the UK in 2023 with Virgin Atlantic set to fly one of its Boeing 787 aircraft from London to New York using only sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Microsoft Signs for Renewable Power in India
Microsoft India signed a renewable energy agreement of 150 MW with ReNew Power in Gurugram, India.
Lafarge Canada Converts Nova Scotia Cement Plant Production
Lafarge Canada, a provider of sustainable and innovative building solutions, announced the completion of a transformation of the Brookfield Cement Plant’s cement production in Nova Scotia to a greener portfolio.
University of Wisconsin–Madison, U.S. Army Partner on Environmental Issues
Representatives of the University of Wisconsin– Madison and the United States Department of Defense (DOD) signed a memorandum of understanding and launched a two-year pilot program to work collaboratively on training, consultation, and resources for environmental-related issues.
