Energy Management Articles
The Inflation Reduction Act and Your Path to Carbon Neutrality
The Inflation Reduction Act is turning the tide in the climate crisis. This landmark legislation gives corporate leaders new tools for accelerating their sustainability initiatives. In this report from TotalEnergies, learn why now more than ever, investing in on-site solar and energy storage assets can help organizations reduce their GHG emissions, elevate their brands and improve their bottom line at every stage of their sustainability journey.
Lenovo Continues CO2 Offsets
Lenovo’s customers have offset more than 1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from their purchases of Think PCs (desktops, workstations, laptops).
Geotab Updates Emission Progress
Geotab announced its total carbon emissions in 2021 decreased 14% from the 2019 baseline.
Saint-Gobain Starts Circular Economy
Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary business unit CertainTeed Gypsum, in collaboration with three New York partner companies, has launched a circular economy initiative.
QuadReal Sets 2050 Goal
QuadReal Property Group is advancing an updated strategic pathway to decarbonize its portfolio by 2050.
Federal Realty Sets Emission Targets for 2050
Federal Realty Investment Trust announced it has set a target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% between 2019 and 2030.
SDG&E Adds Energy Storage and Microgrids
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced the start of testing for the company’s new 40 MW energy storage project in Fallbrook and the start of construction on one of four energy storage and microgrid projects.
ExxonMobil to Store Carbon Emissions
ExxonMobil entered into a commercial agreement with CF Industries, a global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, to capture and permanently store up to 2 million metric tons of CO2 emissions annually.
Blue Apron Updates Emission Progress
Blue Apron announced it became a carbon-neutral company by offsetting its estimated 2021 Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
Delta Air Lines Invests in Electric, Vertical Takeoff Aircraft
Delta Air Lines will embark on a multi-year, multi-market commercial and operational partnership with Joby Aviation.
SanMar’s Emissions Target Approved by SBTi
SanMar Corporation, a supplier of wholesale accessories and apparel, announced the approval of its science-based target to reduce GHG emissions in line with climate science. In partnership with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), SanMar set
Cepsa To Lower Emissions
Cepsa, an international energy company committed to sustainable mobility and energy, signed a partnership agreement with Alfa Laval to support the work to reduce CO2 emissions.
SED's Net Zero Forum Wrap-Up
Smart Energy Decisions' inaugural Net Zero Forum lived up to its promise to be the most successful event in SED history. Held in September at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Phoenix, the Forum featured pre-conference workshops, peer-2-peer conversations, general sessions, new sector-specific track sessions and a Supplier Solutions Center, countless opportunities to network and 450 one-to-one meetings between energy customers and suppliers to discuss the road to net zero and other sustainability strategies.
Clean Power Alliance Adds Geothermal Electricity
The Clean Power Alliance (CPA) announced the execution of a 33 MW PPA with Fervo Energy.
American Airlines Invests in Universal Hydrogen
American Airlines announced its strategic equity investment in Universal Hydrogen Co., a company building a green hydrogen distribution and logistics network for aviation. The investment supports American’s science-based targets to reduce GHG emissions by 2035, and ultimately its commitment to achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050.
Amazon Adds Electric Trucks in Germany
Amazon will receive fully electric heavy-duty trucks in Germany by year end from Volvo Trucks.
Race to Net Zero Episode 3 - Making your move: The evolution of renewable energy
In this episode of the Race to Net Zero podcast, host John Failla introduces Chris Pennington, Director of Energy and Sustainability at Iron Mountain Data Centers, and Tracy Ross, Vice President of Sales, West Region at NRG Energy as they share how the renewable energy market is shifting with the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, new solutions, and a more customized approach to reaching net-zero emissions.
Pearl Harbor-Hickam Base to Add Solar
A combined solar and battery storage system will be built at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Annex in Hawai‘i.
A.P. Moller - Maersk Adds Six Green Large Container Vessels
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) announces that it has ordered another six large ocean-going vessels that can sail on green methanol.
Nexa Resources Sets 2050 Goals
Nexa Resources S.A. announced plans to reach net-zero GHG by 2050 and net neutrality - the balance between carbon emissions and absorption - by 2040.
Verizon Signs PPA for North Carolina Project
Verizon Communications signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Leeward Renewable Energy.
Rio Tinto Adds Solar Power
Rio Tinto’s Richard’s Bay Minerals (RBM) will be supplied with renewable solar power.
CEMEX Submits 2050 Goals to SBTi
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that it is working with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to validate its 2050 net-zero CO2 roadmap and its 2030 decarbonization goals.
Alcoa Signs PPA in Spain
Alcoa Corporation announced an additional PPA to support the future restart of the San Ciprián aluminum smelter in Spain.
Multifamily Better Climate Challenge Partners Drive the EV Conversation
Despite differences in portfolio size, location, and target market, multifamily housing providers Foundation Communities and Veris Residential have chosen similar paths in pursuit of their sustainability goals. In this column from the Better Climate Challenge (BCC), learn how both companies have committed to cutting their carbon emissions in half and their shared belief in the growing importance of electric vehicles (EVs) to reducing emissions – from residents as well as their own operations.
Weekend Reads: How to Limit the Cost of the Energy Transition; The Trouble with NYC EV Charging
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
thredUp Finishes Emission Assessment
thredUP, a online resale platforms for women's and kids' apparel, shoes, and accessories, completed a 2020-2021 GHG inventory assessment (including Scope 1-3 emissions) to inform thredUP's biggest areas of impact.
Oregon State to Optimize Agrivoltaic Systems for Solar
Construction is underway on a $1.5 million project that will allow researchers at Oregon State University to optimize agrivoltaic systems that involve developing land for both solar photovoltaic power and agriculture.
Clorox Reaches Reduction in Emissions
The Clorox Company advanced climate stewardship by achieving Scopes 1 and 2 science-based target — delivering a 62% absolute reduction in GHG emissions from company plants and other facilities versus 2020.
BP to Purchase RNG
bp announced a 10-year renewable natural gas (RNG) offtake agreement) worth approximately $175 million with Divert, Inc., an impact technology company.
