Energy Management Articles
J.B. Hunt Deploys Solar at Headquarters
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., a supply chain solutions provider, announced the launch of its solar facility in Gentry, Arkansas that will generate enough electricity to offset up to 80% of the power used by its three main corporate campus buildings in Lowell.
DHL Freight Launches Sustainable Logistics Terminal
DHL Freight inaugurated its new terminal in Berlin-Marienfelde that includes several sustainable components such as the adoption of battery electric trucks and energy efficiency along with the use of solar and wind turbines.
NetApp Goals Validated by SBTi
Data infrastructure company NetApp announced that its near-term science-based emissions reduction targets were verified by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Adient Lowers Emissions 38%
Adient, a global automotive seating manufacturer, announced the company achieved a 38% reduction in global Scope 1 and 2 absolute GHG emissions compared to the base year 2019 with a goal of achieving a 75% reduction by 2030.
Walmart Builds Sustainable Campus
Retailer Walmart announced its New Home Office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas, includes sustainable features such as renewable energy, electric vehicle charging and glass that lowers energy use.
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: "Clean Energy: What to Watch in 2025," "Scope 1 Emissions Reduction: Why All Eyes Are On Heat Pump Technology," "Unlocking Chiller Plant Efficiency Gains with Digital Twin Technology," "The New Math: Balancing Decarb with Your Business & Mission Imperatives," "Climate Regulations Are Coming - Are You Ready?," and "Better Bill Data: Using Technology to Streamline Utility Bill Management."
McDonald's and Wendy’s Adopt Community Solar
Over 30 McDonald's and Wendy's locations in northern Illinois will use clean energy from community solar farms.
Google: 6 unique ways we advanced energy solutions in 2024
In 2024, Google pursued a range of actions to procure more energy and drive new technological and market innovations to meet growing electricity demand affordably, sustainably and reliably.
Meta Signs 595 MWac Solar EAPAs
Meta has enabled the construction of four new solar energy projects in Texas to support its data center operations.
TSMC Adds Carbon Capture Plant
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company will add a carbon capture system for a facility in Taiwan this year.
Lumentum’s Goals Validated by SBTi
Lumentum Holdings Inc., a designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products for cloud, networking and industrial applications, announced its near-term and net-zero science-based targets for GHG emissions were approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Chipotle Invests in Methane Emission Reduction Start-Up
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced it is making a minority investment in CH4 Global, a company seeking to lower methane emissions.
GOJO Industries' Goals Approved by SBTi
GOJO, the manufacturer of hand hygiene and healthy skin product PURELL, announced that its climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Gulf Coast Growth Ventures Adopts Solar
Gulf Coast Growth Ventures, a joint venture between ExxonMobil and SABIC, will deploy a solar project that will reduce GHG emissions by over 256,000 metric tons annually.
City of La Crosse Exceeds Energy Savings Goals
The City of La Crosse has been working on a multi-phase sustainability initiative that has generated significant energy and cost savings.
Marimekko's Targets Approved by SBTi
The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) approved Marimekko’s near-term science-based emissions reduction targets.
NYSERDA Funds Clean Hydrogen Research and Projects
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that over $1.2 million was awarded to four innovative clean hydrogen research and development (R&D) projects through the Advanced Fuels and Thermal Energy Research Program.
Sunrise Opportunities: Strategic Planning and Budgeting for Cold Climate Heat Pump Implementation
Located in Washington County, Maine, Sunrise Opportunities (Sunrise) is a rural, grassroots nonprofit organization serving families, seniors, and people with disabilities for over 60 years, operating an older housing stock across seven buildings in one of the coldest climates in the U.S. In this column from Better Buildings, learn how Sunrise planned for HVAC heat pump installation through a capital needs planning process, maintaining oil heating as a backup during the coldest months, and engaging residents to understand the new technology.
Weekend Reads: Geothermal Finds Favor; EVs Won't Die
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Ardagh Glass Packaging Set to Deploy Solar in California
Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America), an operating business of Ardagh Group, is nearing the completion of a renewable electricity solar facility in Madera, California.
Port of Los Angeles Receives Funding to Test Zero-Emission Vessels
The Port of Los Angeles along with Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze Cruises received a $31 million grant to test zero-emission vessels.
Microsoft Expands Carbon Removal Acreage
Microsoft announced the expansion of its commitment to restore areas in the Amazon and Atlantic Forests with a commitment to purchase nearly 3.5 million metric tons of CO2.
Heidelberg Materials' 2050 Goals Verified by SBTi
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated Heidelberg Materials’ 2050 carbon reduction targets as consistent with the SBTi corporate net zero standard and in line with a 1.5°C trajectory.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 115 - Driving Circularity in the U.S
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil speaks with Mike Van Brunt from ReWorld and Sean Trambley from the Circular Economy Coalition about the integration of circular economy principles in the energy sector. Both guests emphasize the economic and environmental benefits of circularity, including waste reduction and energy efficiency, and offer advice for businesses starting to embrace circular economy practices.
Great River Energy Signs Wind PPA
Electric cooperative Great River Energy announced a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the 300-MW Big Bend Wind in Minnesota.
Keysight Technologies Signs Texas Solar PPA
Keysight Technologies, a design, emulation and test solutions company, signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for solar power.
Boeing Partners for SAF Production
Boeing entered a partnership to increase the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Nordics and globally.
Panasonic Installs Hydrogen-Based RE Power Generation System
Panasonic announced the installation of an in-house hydrogen-based renewable energy power generation system at its U.K. factory.
Givaudan’s 2045 Targets Validated by SBTi
Givaudan, a Swiss ingredients company, announced new milestones for its journey to to lower emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 with the validation of its net-zero targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Atkore Achieves 2025 Goal Ahead of Schedule
Atkore Inc. announced the company reached its climate, carbon, and GHG emissions goal for 2025 one year ahead of schedule in fiscal year 2024.
