Energy Management Articles
Georgia Tech Partners for Energy Tech Projects
Georgia Institute of Technology and Siemens Energy formalized their commitment to collaborate on solutions to meet the increasing demand for energy in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner.
US Companies Installed 19 GW of Solar in the First Half of 2022
American companies now account for 14% of all installed solar capacity in the United States, led by Meta, Amazon, Apple, Walmart and Microsoft.
Ahold Delhaize Ramps Up Plans for Scope 3 Emission Reductions
Ahold Delhaize announced interim plans to achieve a 37% reduction in emissions across its entire value chain by 2030 in the pursuit of its goal to become net zero by 2050.
Future Verizon Solar Project Closes Financing
A 296 MW solar project that will one day provide clean energy to Verizon Communications received enough funding from Wells Fargo's sustainable finance program and MUFG Bank to begin construction.
Coca-Cola Rolls Out EVs for Last Mile Delivery in Belgium
Coca-Cola announced that it will be adding 30 new electric trucks to its Europacific Partners fleet executing last-mile deliveries in Belgium.
Go Beyond the Meter for Seasons 1 and 2
Catch up on both seasons of the Beyond the Meter podcast, including the most recent episodes featuring "Driving Energy Innovation in Data Centers with Clemson University," "Getting the Green Light for Energy Projects," and "Collaborating to Drive Diversity in Clean Energy."
Lion Electric Inks Four-Year Supply Deal for EV Batteries
The Lion Electric Company has entered into a four-year supply agreement to source lithium-ion battery cells in the manufacturing of batteries for its electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles.
Agnico Eagle Outlines Path for 30% Emissions Cut by 2030
The Canadian gold mining company Agnico Eagle has set a target to reduce its 2021 Scope 1 and 2 emissions levels by 30% before 2030 in pursuit of net-zero by 2050.
Microsoft Adds 900 MW of Renewables to Ireland Grid
Microsoft committed to contributing to nearly 30% of Ireland’s corporate power purchase agreement target under a pack of renewable energy contracts that will support the development of more than 900 MW of onshore wind and solar projects across
Department of Labor Rules That Climate Can Be Considered in Retirement Investments
The US Department of Labor released a ruling which will allow plan fiduciaries to consider climate change and other ESG factors when selecting retirement investments and exercising shareholder rights.
Google Signs 12-year CPPA for Wind Power in Scotland
Google signed a 12-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) for 100 MW of power from the Moray West offshore wind development in Scotland
Powering the Future With Renewable Energy: Renewable Energy Technologies
While renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy source in the US, several key challenges impact continued growth. Understanding these challenges and the options available to businesses is important to achieving sustainability targets. In this white paper, learn about how Shell Energy continues to invest in renewable energy, including next-generation facilities such as floating wind and solar.
EU to Require Corporate Sustainability Reporting
The Council of the European Union finalized its corporate sustainability reporting directive (CSRD), which will soon require companies to publish detailed information on how external sustainability factors (such as climate change or human rights issues) influence their activities.
Rolls-Royce and easyJet Test Hydrogen Aircraft Engine
Rolls-Royce and easyJet conducted a ground test for the world’s first run of a modern aircraft engine on hydrogen.
Weekend Reads: Good COP, Bad COP; The U.S. Heavy Duty Goal for 2040
It's Thanksgiving weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Nestlé Waters Shifts to Hydrogen Freight Trains in France
Beginning in 2025, Nestlé Waters will use a hydrogen-powered freight train to ship VITTEL® natural mineral water from its factory in Vosges, France to various distribution centers around the country, becoming the first company in Europe to benefit from the hydrogen fuel cell solution for massified rail freight.
Mexico's Second Largest Solar Plant Now Operational
The La Pimienta solar plant in Campeche, Mexico is now fully operational and ready to supply energy to CFE, the state-owned utility under a 15-year contract to support the power needs of the Yucatan peninsula.
California Funds $3.6 Billion for Zero-Emission Vehicles and Chargers
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) yesterday approved a $2.6 billion investment plan to support a wide range of ZEV projects, with 70% of the funds directed to disadvantaged and low-income communities – the state’s largest-ever inv
Tiffany & Co. Sets SBTi Net Zero Target
Global luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co. pledged to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2040 in accordance with the Science Based Targets Initiative’s (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard.
DOE Allocates $13 Billion to Modernize the U.S. Power Grid
The Biden-Harris Administration announced $13 billion in new financing opportunities for expanding and modernizing the nation’s electric grid as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Domino’s Pizza to Deliver with Chevy Bolt EVs
Domino’s Pizza is adding more than 100 custom-branded 2023 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles at select franchise and corporate stores in the U.S. this month, with an additional 700 to be added in the coming months.
Campbell’s Signs VPPA for Share of Oklahoma Wind Project
Campbell Soup Company signed a 12-year VPPA to purchase electricity and associated RECs from a 115-megawatt share of Enel North America’s Seven Cowboy wind project in Oklahoma.
The Breakthrough Agenda Report 2022
The Breakthrough Agenda report looks at progress on reducing emissions in five key industry sectors – power, hydrogen, road transport, steel, and agriculture – and calls for stronger cooperation between governments, business, and society to speed up this transition.
Titan America Converts to Low-Carbon Cement Production
Titan America LLC has fully converted its cement plants to the production of Type IL Portland-limestone cement, a low-carbon construction material, as part of its goal to deliver net zero concrete by 2050.
Vail Resorts Meet 100% Renewable Electricity Goal
Vail Resorts reached 100% renewable electricity across its North American mountain resorts, and 96% worldwide. The company also announced it is ahead of schedule to meet its emissions goals and is on track to reach zero waste to landfill and zero waste to landfill and zero net operating impact on forests and habitat.
RAF Completes Sustainable Fuel Military Flight
The Royal Air Force flew the UK’s first military air transport flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a first using a military aircraft of its size, and the first of any aircraft type in the UK.
Weekend Reads: How to Grow the Economy While Cutting Emissions; Designing a Just Energy Transition
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Coty Emission Goals Approved By SBTi
Coty Inc. announced its new near-term reduction targets for GHG were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Solaris Bus & Coach Adds Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines
Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o., an European bus manufacturer, purchased 25 hydrogen fuel cell engines from Ballard Power Systems.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 73: Bank of America's Approach to Zero with Beth Wytiaz
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla shares the opening keynote presentation from the inaugural Net Zero Forum, featuring Beth Wytiaz, Net Zero Strategy Executive for Bank of America. Beth is responsible for developing and delivering the financial institution’s environmental strategy to reach net zero before 2050. In this talk, she shares Bank of America’s approach to net-zero framework and how the organization is building a robust strategy and transition plan that covers operations, supply chain, and financing activities.
