Energy Management Articles
How Does the First Federal BPS Measure Up?
On December 7, the White House Council on the Environment Quality (CEQ) released the draft rules for performance standards for Federal buildings. In this column, IMT's Amy Boyce explores what the Federal standard aims to achieve, how it compares to other building performance standards, where the standards can go further - and why it matters.
NorthC Datacenters to Add Hydrogen Emergency Backup Power
NorthC Datacenters (NorthC)plans to install an emergency backup power for its newest data center.
General Atlantic Closes Funding for Climate Solutions Fund
General Atlantic, a global growth equity firm, announced the final close of its inaugural BeyondNetZero fund.
Virgin Atlantic to Fly Net Zero Transatlantic Flight
The first global net zero transatlantic flight will take off from the UK in 2023 with Virgin Atlantic set to fly one of its Boeing 787 aircraft from London to New York using only sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Lafarge Canada Converts Nova Scotia Cement Plant Production
Lafarge Canada, a provider of sustainable and innovative building solutions, announced the completion of a transformation of the Brookfield Cement Plant’s cement production in Nova Scotia to a greener portfolio.
University of Wisconsin–Madison, U.S. Army Partner on Environmental Issues
Representatives of the University of Wisconsin– Madison and the United States Department of Defense (DOD) signed a memorandum of understanding and launched a two-year pilot program to work collaboratively on training, consultation, and resources for environmental-related issues.
Microsoft Signs for Renewable Power in India
Microsoft India signed a renewable energy agreement of 150 MW with ReNew Power in Gurugram, India.
Charlotte Fire Department Aims for All-Electric Fire House
The Charlotte Fire Department ordered an all-electric fire truck that will be housed in the city’s first all-electric fire house set to open in 2024.
LyondellBasell Adds Scope 3 Goals
LyondellBasell, a global chemical manufacturer, announced it is increasing the company's 2030 GHG emissions reduction target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 30% to 42, relative to a 2020 baseline.
SED’s 2022 Renewable Energy Forum/Winter Edition Wrap-Up
Smart Energy Decisions (SED) ended the year with the Renewable Energy Forum/Winter Edition, held December 6-8, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Huntington Beach, California. With a program that included peer-2-peer discussions, general educational sessions, Solution Spotlight sessions, countless chances for networking, and more than 250 exclusive one-to-one meetings between energy customers and suppliers, the Forum offered a variety of opportunities to discuss strategies and projects to help organizations develop strategies and implement projects to meet their renewable energy targets.
White House Provides Funding For Clean Hydrogen Technologies
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced its intent to issue $750 million in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to reduce the cost of clean-hydrogen technologies.
Weekend Reads: Prioritizing ESG During a Recession; A Look Into The Fusion Energy Breakthrough
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
BorgWarner Sets Scope 3 Emissions Target
BorgWarner announced its commitment to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by at least 25% by 2031 from a 2021 baseline.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 75: Achieving Net Zero Across Cisco’s Value Chain
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla shares a presentation from the Net Zero Forum featuring Andy Smith, Senior Manager of Global Energy Management and Sustainability at Cisco Systems. Andy provides a deep dive into the process Cisco went through to evaluate, establish and certify its net-zero goal through SBTi.
Basin Electric Power Co-op Signs PPA for South Dakota Wind Project
Basin Electric Power Cooperative announced it entered into a 25-year, 200 megawatt (MW) Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
JERA Americas Updates Emission Progress
JERA Americas, the Houston-based subsidiary of global energy leader JERA, has made progress on its efforts to support a transition to a cleaner energy economy by adding thermal power and battery storage supply.
Philadelphia C-PACE Reaches $100 million in Clean Energy Financing
The Philadelphia Energy Authority announced the closing of $30.08 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for a Freezpak cold storage facility in Philadelphia.
McDonald’s, Logistics Partners Sign Solar VPPA
McDonald’s Corporation and all five members of the restaurant chain’s North American Logistics Council (NALC) – signed agreements to purchase to renewable energy.
Meta Adds Solar Projects in Georgia, Tennessee
Meta Platforms, Inc. announced seven new solar projects in Georgia and Tennessee totaling 720 megawatts (MWAC) to support its regional operations with 100% renewable energy.
Henkel Signs VPPA
Henkel, a chemicals company, signed a 10-year VPPA for two new solar power plants in Spain.
NY State Funds EV Initiatives
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $23 million in funding and awards for transportation electrification initiatives in the state.
Microsoft, Nike Partner For Oregon Community Solar
Microsoft and Nike are joining together for a community solar project in Oregon.
Stellantis Adds Solar in Michigan
Stellantis announced a commitment to add 400 MW of new solar projects in Michigan.
Case Study: PPA Production Volume Flexibility
Alberta-based TransAlta Corporation, a long-time developer and generator in Canada, the US, and Australia, is building Garden Plain to help two corporations, Pembina Pipeline, a leading Alberta-based energy company and another undisclosed customer, achieve their ambitious sustainability goals.
Assurant to Reduce GHG Emissions by 40%
Assurant, Inc. a global business services company, announced its goal to reduce GH) emissions by 40% by 2030.
Yelp Calculates Emission Output
Yelp Inc., developer of the Yelp.com website and mobile app, calculated its Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions for the first time, detailed in its first environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report.
Holcim US to Increase Wind and Solar Energy Use
Holcim US, a green building materials company, entered into its first VPPA linked to renewable energy generation.
Diageo to Use Net Zero Glass Bottles
Diageo, a global manufacturer of alcoholic drinks, announced a partnership to create net zero glass bottles at scale by 2030.
Carlisle Sets 2050 Goals
Carlisle Companies Incorporated announced a commitment to achieve net zero GHG gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
Metropolitan Launches Dashboard to Track GHG Emission Reductions
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California launched a new dashboard that allows the public to view the district’s progress in meeting its goals to cut GHG emissions.
