Energy Management Articles
Case Study: Largest Solar and BESS Installation on O’ahu to Energize ~10,000 Homes
How did the Kūpono Solar installation – a partnership with a utility, the Navy, and an energy services provider – transform underutilized land to host a solar and storage system that will power ~10,000 homes on O'ahu, Hawai'i with clean and reliable energy? In this case study from Ameresco, learn how the largest solar and BESS facility on the island is creating a pathway to energy independence.
McDonald’s Achieves Progress on Emissions Decrease
McDonald's announced its Scope 1 emissions were reduced by 6% in 2023 from 2018.
DOE Funds EV Charging, Solar for 32 Entities
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $20.5 million in funding was awarded to 32 states, territories, local governments, and Tribes through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program.
Kennametal Lowers Emissions
Kennametal Inc. announced that the company reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2%.
Solar Panel Manufacturing Capacity Rises Fourfold
The manufacturing of solar module capacity has reached over 31 gigawatts (GW) in the U.S.
Google Adds 128 MW Texas Solar
Google signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 128 megawatts of sustainable electricity from X-ELIO's Bell Solar PV Plant located in Texas.
Utz Brands Decreases Emissions by 17%
Utz Brands, Inc., a manufacturer of savory snacks, achieved a 16.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions.
TOPPAN Group’s Targets Receive SBTi Validation
TOPPAN Holdings Inc received a net-zero target validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the TOPPAN Group's GHG emission reduction targets for the entire value chain, including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
Adtran Sets SBTi Targets
Adtran — a global provider of networking and communications solutions that enable voice, data, video and internet communications — announced its new Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments and that it seeks to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2048.
Delaware Governor Signs Bills to Support Clean Energy
Governor John Carney signed a package of bills that further Delaware’s efforts to protect the environment and support clean energy, including wind power and transitioning to electric vehicles.
Meta's 2024 Sustainability Report
Meta's annual Sustainability Report outlines its progress to address emissions as well as the energy and water used to power its business, products and workplaces. The report highlights Meta's progress in 2023 and looks to the challenges facing the company in 2024 and beyond, including the increased energy demand of AI.
Toyota Motor and BMW Group Partner for Hydrogen
Toyota Motor Corporation and the BMW Group signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration in the hydrogen sector with a goal to create a hydrogen society and achieve overall carbon neutrality by working together on the development of fuel cells and improving infrastructure.
Weekend Reads: Volvo Rescinds EV Goals; The Rise of Batteries
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
DOE Allocates Funding for Building Codes
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced 19 state and local governments will receive over $240 million to adopt and implement the latest energy efficient or innovative building codes.
Cushman & Wakefield’s Emissions Fall 15%
Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm, announced a 15% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from 2022.
Webinar Replay - The New Math: Balancing Decarb with Your Business & Mission Imperatives
Sooner or later, every organization that sets out on the path to decarbonization asks the same big question: how can we meet our decarbonization targets while keeping our business goals intact? In The New Math: Balancing Decarbonization with Business & Mission Imperatives, presented by Trane, you’ll learn what other organizations are doing to balance these critical needs. You’ll also learn to develop a holistic planning approach to decarbonization that balances energy efficiency with other critical factors including shareholder value, employee retention, and brand perception.
Bank of America Finances $205M for Carbon Capture
Harvestone Low Carbon Partners, LP (HLCP), a decarbonization platform, and a portfolio company of Energy Capital Partners (ECP), announced that it closed a first-of-its kind tax equity financing with Bank of America.
Oklahoma State University Decarbonizes Medical Campus
Oklahoma State University (OSU) entered into a partnership to provide chilled water and steam service to a new medical campus.
Fifth Third Reduces Energy Use 40% by Adopting Solar
Fifth Third’s use of solar power, combined with internal efforts to reduce energy use, helped the bank lower enterprise-wide grid-based energy use by more than 40%, which is one of the company’s six operational sustainability targets adopted in 2022.
Far Eastern New Century Sets 2030 Goals
Far Eastern New Century (FENC), a global manufacturer in recycled polyester production, established sustainability goals for 2030, which include a 50% reduction in carbon emissions, green products constituting 50% of total production and green raw materials comprising 50% of its sourcing.
Pendleton Wastewater Facility Adds Solar
The Pendleton Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Facility (WWTRRF) broke ground on a 240-kW solar photovoltaic (PV) canopy system, a step toward achieving the Oregon city's ambitious goal of bringing the facility closer to net-zero.
Dorian Implements Upgrades to Lower Emissions
Dorian LPG Ltd., an owner and operator of 25 modern fuel-efficient Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), announced the company is implementing a series of technical upgrades aimed at enhancing the hydrodynamic efficiency of its vessels.
Hy-Vee Adds Solar, Electric Trailers
Supermarket chain Hy-Vee marked the completion of the Hy-Vee Chariton Solar Field at a ceremony in Chariton, Iowa. The first phase of this project, which began in 2023, is officially operational.
Better Climate Challenge: Onsite Renewable Energy and Storage Working Group Report Out
The Better Climate Challenge's Onsite Renewable Energy and Storage Working Group Report Out looks at technologies deployed, barriers hindering implementation, biggest needs, and primary motivations — and includes contributions from W.L Gore & Associates, Ford Motor Company, Colgate-Palmolive and others on lessons learned.
Oregon Cities Receive Funding for 500 EV Chargers
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the City of Tualatin and area partners in Oregon will receive $15 million to bring publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure to the region as part of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program).
Commonwealth of Virginia Deploys BESS
The Commonwealth of Virginia announced the deployment of three battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Rinchem Receives SBTi Approval
Rinchem Company, LLC, a global chemical management solutions company, announced the approval of its science-based targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Virtusa's Goals Approved by SBTi
Virtusa Corporation — a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering, and IT services and solutions — announced it received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its GHG emissions reduction targets.
Microsoft Adds Solar in Singapore
Tech company Microsoft will purchase 100% of the renewable energy exported to a grid in Singapore, comprising up to 200 megawatts peak (MWp) of capacity.
Village of Skokie Electrifies Fleet
The Village of Skokie received a $45,000 electric vehicle (EV) rebate that will help in electrifying the Village’s municipal fleet.
