Energy Management Articles
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.
Absolut Company Updates Emission Progress
The Absolut Company announced its 2030 carbon emission goals remain on track via its Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa and Malibu brands.
Hannibal School District Receives Funds for Low Emission Buses
Hannibal Public School District #60 is utilizing funding from the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean School Bus Program and the Missouri Propane Education & Research Council to reduce its carbon footprint with propane school buses.
Scotland Sets 2030 RE Goals
Scotland released its ‘Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, ’ which calls for the country’s use of renewables to be accelerated.
SK hynix Issues Sustainability-Linked Bond
SK hynix Inc., a semiconductor supplier, announced that it successfully issued a Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) with a total amount of USD 1 billion.
Schaeffler Group’s Goals Receives SBTi Approval
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated the Schaeffler Group’s targets for reducing GHG emissions as being in conformity with SBTi criteria and recommendations.
Replay Race to Net-Zero Episode 1: The Starting Point - Key Drivers of the Net-Zero Movement
NRG Energy and Smart Energy Decisions’ Race to Net-Zero podcast is a six-episode series centered around the journey to net-zero for businesses like yours. This premiere episode featured host, John Failla and NRG VP of Sustainable Solutions, Lynda Clemmons exploring the evolution of energy, sustainability, and the forces driving companies to act.
Electra Sets 2050 Goals
Electra Battery Materials Corporation released an ESG framework outlining the company’s priorities and commitments, including pledging to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
Arlington County's Operations Hit 100% RE
Arlington achieved its goal of 100% renewable electricity use at all county facilities, two years ahead of schedule.
Neiman Marcus Lowers Emissions
Neiman Marcus Group (NMG), a luxury brand retailer, reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 31% in 2021 compared to its 2019 baseline.
Bell County Water Control Adds Microgrid
Bell County Water Control and Improvement District (WCID) #1, the operator of the Lake Belton Water Treatment Plant in Texas, will develop a 10 MW microgrid system fueled by clean-burning natural gas generators.
Smart Energy Decisions Webinar Center
Catch up with the latest Smart Energy Decisions webcasts on-demand at the Webinar Center - your go-to resource for presentations you need to help you make the best decisions for your energy strategies. Recent webinars include "Delivering Sustainable Energy as a Service as the first step towards net zero goals," "How 24/7 Carbon Data is Shaping the Travel & Tourism Industry," How to Optimize your Energy Strategy to Cut Costs, Increase Resilience and Secure Sustainable Growth," "Managing Fleet Electrification - Real-life Insights from GM, Houston, Portland, and Genentech," and "Energy Storage & Demand Response: A Lucrative Combination."
Air France-KLM Issues Sustainability-linked Bond
Air France-KL placed its first sustainability-linked bonds for a nominal amount of €1.0 billion that are linked to the company’s target to reduce its well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel GHG emissions.
Houston Texans Buys Carbon Credits
NFL's Houston Texans will purchase carbon dioxide (CO2) removal credits to offset the estimated carbon emissions for the team’s future air travel to regular season away games for three seasons.
REV Group Lowers Emissions with Alternative Fuel Solutions
REV Group, Inc., a company that designs and manufactures specialty vehicles in the fire & emergency, commercial and recreation industries, reduced its energy use and GHG emissions over FY2021.
80 Acres Uses Tech to Improve Sustainable Farming
80 Acres Farms, an indoor farming company, received an initial investment from Siemens Financial Services and will use its technology to foster sustainable, traceable and more productive farming practices.
New York Properties Implement Carbon Capture
Five multifamily properties in Manhattan owned by Glenwood Management will add carbon capture technology in the first three months of 2023.
Zendesk Lowers Emissions
Zendesk delivered a carbon neutral product to its customers and achieved carbon neutrality on employee travel-related emissions at the close of 2022.
AT&T Partners on Transportation Emissions Program
AT&T announced that Geotab is joining its Connected Climate Initiative, a collaborative that works on connectivity-based solutions to reduce GHG emissions by 1 gigaton by 2035.
Hyzon Motors Partners in Hydrogen Project
Hyzon Motors Inc. announced it is collaborating with two companies to commercialize operations of a green waste-to-hydrogen production facility that will supply hydrogen fuel to transportation markets in northern California.
Case Study: How Brandywine Implements Social Equity and Carbon Reduction in Their Portfolio
In this case study, IMT and the Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Alliance highlight Brandywine Realty Trust, a long-time partner of Green Lease Leaders, and their notable work on incorporating social impact goals into their leasing practices.
Weekend Reads: Is the Needle Moving on Climate Action?; California Wind - the New Gold Rush?
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Amazon Web Services Uses Low Carbon Concrete
Amazon Web Services (AWS) entered into a partnership to receive low-carbon ECOPact concrete for the construction of several Amazon data centers in northern Virginia.
NYC Adds EVs and Charging
The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the New York City Department of Transportation announced $10.1 million in federal grants to replace 925 fossil fuel-powered fleet vehicles with EVs.
