Energy Management Articles
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.
Mercedes-Benz Builds EV Charging Hubs
Mercedes-Benz announced plans to rapidly expand the availability of DC fast charging with the development of over 400 charging hubs across the U.S. and Canada.
Belkin to Lower Scope 3 Emissions
Belkin, a global consumer electronics company, introduced new mobile power products to reduce its Scope 3 emissions.
Yahoo Opens Carbon Neutral Inventory to Advertisers
Yahoo announced an integration with Scope3 to offer carbon neutral private marketplace (PMP) media in the Yahoo SSP.
PG&E to Add Hydrogen Storage System
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation, plans to deploy and operate a utility-scale battery plus green hydrogen long-duration energy storage system (BH-ESS).
Hachette Livre Sets 2030 Goals
Hachette Livre, a subsidiary of Lagardère SA and a mainstream publishing group, stepped up its decarbonization efforts by committing to a 30% reduction in global emissions by 2030.
Nominations Open for 2023 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards
Nominations will be accepted through January 13 for Smart Energy Decisions' second WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards. This awards program was developed to celebrate women's significant contributions to the energy transition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
SMUD Launches Residential Renewable Energy Management
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is using an aggregator for its residential virtual power plant initiative.
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.
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).
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.
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
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.
