Energy Management Articles
UK Taskforce Publishes Framework for Climate Disclosures
The UK Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT), first announced at COP26 in 2021, has announced the publication of its Disclosure Framework and accompanying Implementation Guidance.
Race to Net Zero Episode 5 - Choosing action: NRG's journey to net-zero
In this episode of the Race to Net Zero podcast, host John Failla introduces Jeanne-Mey Sun, Vice President of Sustainability at NRG Energy. They discuss the depth of NRG’s work in sustainability, as evidenced by NRG’s comprehensive 2021 sustainability report published this summer. Listen in to learn more.
AT&T, FEMA, Argonne National Lab Partner For Climate Risk Portal
AT&T, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory announced the launch of the Climate Risk and Resilience Portal (ClimRR).
PerkinElmer Bolsters Sustainability Goals
PerkinElmer Inc. announced an increase in its commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2032.
Vontier Updates Emission Progress
Vontier Corporation announced it reduced Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by more than 8% (from 2020), significant progress toward Vontier’s goals of reducing absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 45% by 2030.
Bloomberg, Goldman Make Sustainable Investments in Asia
The Bloomberg Philanthropies and Goldman Sachs-backed Climate Innovation and Development Fund completed its first set of blended-finance investments focused on the sustainable transport sector in India and Vietnam.
U.S. Innovation to Meet 2050 Climate Goals: Assessing Initial R&D Opportunities
The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to supporting game-changing innovation to meet its climate goals - including the national goal of reaching net-zero emissions by no later than 2050. This report, "U.S. Innovation to Meet 2050 Climate Goals identifies five areas prioritized by the Administration to launch the Net-Zero Game Changers Initiative, as well as emerging technologies that will change the game on the path to net zero.
VF Lowers Emissions
VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, has made progress against its 2030 science-based GHG emission reduction targets.
Navy Homes Improve Energy Efficiency
Balfour Beatty Communities, a residential real estate and management company, improved the energy performance of more than 4.900 homes at 11 Navy installations as part of its Navy Southeast Housing partnership.
City of Lancaster Partners to Produce Green Hydrogen
The City of Lancaster announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Heliogen, Inc., a California-based renewable energy technology company, to create a green hydrogen generation facility.
Burbank Water and Power Adds Battery Storage
Burbank Water and Power (BWP) in California entered into an agreement for ESS to deliver BWP’s first utility-scale battery storage.
Weekend Reads: All About COP27; Wind Power Makes Its Debut in the Gulf of Mexico
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
White House Launches Net-Zero Game Changers Initiative
The Biden-Harris Administration announced it is launching the Net-Zero Game Changers Initiative.
ITT Lowers Emissions by 32%
ITT Inc. announced it reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG gas emissions by 32% (vs. 2019) and in waste to landfills by 13% (vs. 2019).
Henderson Companies Sets 2040 Goal
Henderson Companies, the parent company of Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions, will reduce operational and embodied carbon across MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) systems on all projects, targeting zero by 2040.
Project44 Raises Funding to Accelerate Emissions Visibility
project44, a supply chain visibility platform, announced that it raised an $80 million funding round led by Generation Investment Management, the sustainable investment management firm, and A.P. Moller Holding.
DOE Provides $43 Million For Clean Energy Transition Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced allocating $43 million for 23 projects to help communities plan their transition to a clean energy and improve grid reliability and security.
Ribbon Communications Reduces Emissions
Ribbon Communications reduced direct carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2 CO2e) and made a 10% reduction in absolute carbon emissions in 2021 vs 2018.
Karora Achieves Carbon Neutrality
Karora Resources Inc. announced that it will achieve carbon neutrality for the second straight year in 2022 for its own operations (Scope 1 emissions) and purchased electricity consumption (Scope 2 emissions).
Nasdaq’s Emission Goals Approved by SBTi
Nasdaq announced that its near- and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets have been approved by The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Insight Sourcing Group Sets Goal of RE By 2030
Insight Sourcing Group (ISG), a consulting firm focused on strategic sourcing and procurement-related services, set a 100% renewable energy goal for 2030 which includes a commitment to sourcing its electricity from renewable sources.
KB Home Launches California Microgrid Communities
KB Home announced the launch of the first all-electric, solar- and battery-powered, microgrid communities in California.
General Motors, 24/7 Carbon-Free Matching, and Community Solar Added to REF Agenda
The program for Smart Energy Decisions' Renewable Energy Forum continues to take shape as cutting-edge content is added to the agenda. This 10th edition of the Forum is set for December 6-8, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, in Huntington Beach, California. Registration for the event closes on November 6.
NY Launches Community Solar Project
A 7.1 MW community solar project in York, New York was completed and launched.
Maryland Bus Depot Adds Microgrid
The Brookville Smart Energy Bus Depot in Montgomery County, Maryland will integrate a 6.5 MW microgrid and electric bus charging infrastructure project that uses onsite solar canopies, natural gas generators and battery storage.
Casey’s Doubles Stores With EV Chargers , Offers Biofuels
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. expands its alternative fuel options and doubled the number of EV charging stations across its 16-state footprint.
Peloton Sets 2026 Goals
Peloton Interactive Inc. continued to make progress on its environmental sustainability program and delivered on its commitment to announce an initial set of targets.
Linde Partners on Carbon Capture
Linde has entered into a strategic collaboration with SLB on carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) projects to accelerate decarbonization solutions across industrial and energy sectors.
The Children’s Place Exceeds Emissions Goal
The Children’s Place, Inc., a children’s specialty apparel retailer, announced a reduction in GHG emissions of 41% against a 2018 baseline in owned and leased operations (Scope 1 and 2).
Amazon Facility Seeks Carbon Certification
One of Amazon’s newest Same-Day sites in Sacramento, California&mdash optimized for fulfilling and delivering items to customers within hours, will be the first logistics facility to pursue ILFI Zero Carbon Certification.
