Energy Management Articles
ALDI Receives SBTi Validation
The ALDI SOUTH Group announced its goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, which was validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Microsoft Signs Nuclear PPA
Microsoft announced the signing of a 20-year power purchase agreement that will pave the way for the launch of the Crane Clean Energy Center (CCEC) and restart of Three Mile Island Unit 1.
Electrolux Group Drives Climate Action through the Green Financing Framework and Long-term Incentive Program
With three manufacturing plants, three research and development centers, 11 distribution centers, and over 6,000 employees in the United States, Electrolux Group is strongly committed to driving sustainability throughout its operations. In this column from Better Buildings, learn how the organization developed two key practices: the Green Financing Framework and the Long-term Incentive Program (LTI) to achieve its sustainability goals.
Tribal Lands of the Viejas Group To Add Microgrid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through its Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced the closing of a $72.8 million loan guarantee to finance the development of a solar-plus-long-duration-energy-storage microgrid that will be located on the Tribal lands of the Viejas (Baron Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Viejas Reservation near Alpine, California.
Lineage Deploys Generators in Texas
Lineage, a temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, signed an agreement to deploy generators in Texas at five of its facilities.
Fiji Airways Adds Hybrid-Electric VTOL Aircraft
Fiji Airways, Fiji's national airline company, announced that the company signed an expression of interest letter for an independent hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft.
49ers, United Airlines Launch SAF Project
United and the San Francisco 49ers announced that the football team has become the first in the NFL to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
DuPont Sets 2050 Goals
DuPont announced its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Google Data Center to Add Wind Power
Google's future data center in Mesa, Arizona, will be powered by wind energy.
Celebrating Leadership with the DEI Impact Awards
Sol Systems celebrates leadership in the renewable energy space alongside Smart Energy Decisions through their DEI Impact Awards. In this column, the company explains why this is not just a celebration of achievements — it is a reaffirmation of the power and potential that diversity, equity, and inclusion bring to our industry and beyond.
Bio-Techne Commits to Emissions Reduction
Bio-Techne Corporation, a life sciences company that provides tools and bioactive reagents for the research and clinical diagnostic communities, submitted its commitment to lower emissions to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) .
Lake County’s Central Permit Facility Adds Solar
The Lake County's Central Permit Facility in Libertyville, Illinois, will begin utilizing power from a 1-megawatt (MW) ground-mounted solar array.
UC San Diego Receives $7 Million for Microgrid
UC San Diego now has a lithium-ion battery system on site, thanks to efforts of the California Energy Commission.
Maersk, Microsoft, PepsiCo Test Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Charging
A new coalition consisting of some of the world’s largest shippers and carriers, including AIT Worldwide Logistics, DB Schenker, Maersk, Microsoft, and PepsiCo, will test long-haul heavy-duty battery-electric vehicle operations along the I-10 corridor.
DOT Provides $300 Million in Grants to Modernize Ferries
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced grants totaling nearly $300 million from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand and modernize the U.S. ferry systems.
J.B. Hunt Deploys RNG in Demo
J.B. Hunt Transport Inc., a commercial fleet operator with logistics and transportation services in North America, will start operating trucks equipped with new engines that can use new renewable natural gas in a test capacity.
Apple Lowers iPhone Emissions
Apple announced that its two new phones are being manufactured with over 30% of electricity sourced from supplier low-carbon energy projects and with over 30% recycled content.
Stafford County Public Schools Launches Solar
Stafford County Public Schools unveiled Virginia's largest school solar array that is located on North Stafford High School's rooftop.
Nidec Group's Goals Validated by SBTi
Nidec Corporation, a Japanese motor manufacturer, announced that Nidec Group’s CO2 reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Tom’s Truck Center Deploys Hydrogen Refueling Station
Tom's Truck Center, a truck sales and service company, opened its first hydrogen refueling station on-site at a commercial truck dealership.
Piramal Pharma's Targets Approved by SBTi
Piramal Pharma Limited, a global pharmaceuticals company, has embarked on its sustainability journey as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) officially validated the company's near-term GHG emission reduction targets.
McDonald's Corporation 2023-2024 Purpose & Impact Report
McDonald's' 2023-2024 Purpose & Impact Report covers how the company is working to deliver on its climate ambitions, including improving energy efficiency, adding renewable energy to the grid, working with suppliers, accelerating and scaling farm projects to help reduce emissions, and more.
Weekend Reads: America's Search for Uranium; USPS Goes Electric
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Google Partners for DAC
Tech company Google announced a new deal to purchase carbon removal credits to decarbonize the global economy and reach its goal of net zero emissions across its operations.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 109 - Heard at REF: How to Plan Your Optimal Clean Energy Roadmap at Least Cost
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, listen to insights from a session at the 2024 Renewable Energy Forum (REF) featuring Seyed Madaeni, co-founder and CEO of Verse. Madaeni discusses the complexities of planning an optimal clean energy roadmap at the lowest cost. He outlines the various factors that organizations need to consider when planning their sustainability programs and the importance of understanding the financial implications of these decisions.
Regal Rexnord Lowers Emissions by 15.5%
Regal Rexnord Corporation — a company that manufactures products that power, transmit and control motion — achieved a 15.5% year-over-year reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and decreased its GHG emission intensity by 10.2% in 2023.
American Express GBT Receives SBTi Approval
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), a software and services company for travel and expense, announced that its near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
MGM Resorts Signs Solar PPA
MGM Resorts International signed a power purchase agreement that will more than double its access to clean solar electricity.
Logicalis Decreases Scope 1 Emissions by 27%
Logicalis, a global technology service provider, announced significant progress toward its sustainability targets and reported a 27% reduction in Scope 1 emissions since FY22, while it reduced market-based Scope 2 emissions by 17%.
GM Expands Fast Charging for EVs
General Motors announced that the automaker is expanding its network and taking charging to the next level by deploying 400 fast charging stalls at flagship destinations in major metropolitan areas across the U.S.
