Energy Management Articles
Citizens Releases First Climate Report
Financial institution Citizens addressed the risks and opportunities related to climate change in its inaugural Climate Report.
ISN Report: Only 9% Companies Track Emissions
Although 18% of companies have reduction strategies for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, only 9% track GHG emissions, according to a recent report from ISN, a contractor and supplier management services company.
Fort Bragg - 50001 Ready Facility
The U.S. Army Garrison Fort Bragg in North Carolina handles critical missions, often on tight schedules, and so requires resilient, reliable, and sustainable energy delivery. This Project Showcase from the U.S. Department of Energy details a series of initiatives implemented to achieve these goals.
Swedbank Sets 2030 Climate Targets
Swedbank adopted 2030 decarbonization targets for its lending portfolio in the following sectors: mortgages, commercial real estate, oil & gas, power generation, and steel.
Airbus Develops Hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Engine
Airbus announced that it is developing a hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine.
Rio Tinto Plans New Solar-Plus-Battery in Western Australia
Rio Tinto announced plans to fund two 100 MW solar facilities and 200 MWh of on-grid battery storage in the Pilbara region of Western Australia by 2026 through a $600 million investment package supporting the decarbonization of its iron ore operations in the region.
Mystic Aquarium Launches Research on Wind Turbine Impact on Marine Life
Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut is partnering with Ørsted and Eversource on a research project to study the effects of offshore wind turbines on marine mammals and sea turtles.
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.
Saint-Gobain's Minnesota Upgrade Lowers Emissions
Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, upgraded equipment at its roofing plant in Shakopee, Minnesota, which is projected to save over 5,000 MWh of electricity per year.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
