Energy Management Articles
White House Launches Net-Zero Game Changers Initiative
The Biden-Harris Administration announced it is launching the Net-Zero Game Changers Initiative.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
NY Launches Community Solar Project
A 7.1 MW community solar project in York, New York was completed and launched.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pioneer Natural Resources Signs Wind, Solar PPA
Pioneer Natural Resources Company announced its participation in two renewable energy projects that will supply low-cost, renewable power to the company’s Permian Basin operations and the Texas electric grid.
4 steps to documenting your sustainability plan
Sustainability is top of mind for business leaders today. Creating a sustainability plan can help your company understand what environmental goals to pursue and document exactly how you will progress toward those goals. This report from Constellation explores the benefits of having a sustainability plan and walks through the steps to create one.
Waste Connections Lowers Emissions
Waste Connections, Inc. reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 7% since 2019 while revenue grew 14%, driving an 18% reduction in emissions intensity.
Royal Caribbean Sails Using Renewable Fuel
Royal Caribbean Group sailed a cruise ship from a U.S. port while using renewable diesel fuel.
Weekend Reads: Imagining a Clean Energy Future for America's Landfills; How to Take Your Sustainability Plans to the Next Level
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
SEE Achieves Energy Intensity Reduction
SEE, an automated packaging solutions company, announced a reduction in its GHG intensity of 17.5% from a 2019 base year.
High-Performance Building Hubs Support Professionals Navigating Codes and BPS
Across the country, jurisdictions are passing Building Performance Standards (BPS), also referred to as Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS). This column from IMT (Institute for Market Transformation) explains why these relatively new policy tools will become critical to helping building owners achieve greater efficiency, reduce GHG, and meet regulatory compliance requirements, and how the creation of Building Hubs can provide resources central to building energy codes and BPS.
Armstrong World Industries’ Targets Approved by SBTi
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. a company who is involved in the design, innovation and manufacture of ceiling and wall solutions, announced the approval of its 2030 GHG reduction targets by the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi).
RBC Sets 2030 Emission Reduction Targets
RBC announced its initial set of 2030 interim emissions reduction targets (initial interim targets) for three key sectors: oil & gas, power generation, and automotive.
City of Santa Clara Signs PPA
The City of Santa Clara, Calif. signed a 20-year PPA for the long-term supply of renewable energy with Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra and Silicon Valley Power.
Saint-Gobain Signs PPA for 145 Sites
Saint-Gobain signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with TotalEnergies to purchase solar power for its 145 industrial sites in North America (U.S. Canada).
Hemlock Semiconductor Sets 2028 Goals
Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) established a set of commitments which include reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 30% by 2028.
