Energy Management Articles
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.
NY State Funds EV Initiatives
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $23 million in funding and awards for transportation electrification initiatives in the state.
Henkel Signs VPPA
Henkel, a chemicals company, signed a 10-year VPPA for two new solar power plants in Spain.
Microsoft, Nike Partner For Oregon Community Solar
Microsoft and Nike are joining together for a community solar project in Oregon.
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.
Stellantis Adds Solar in Michigan
Stellantis announced a commitment to add 400 MW of new solar projects in Michigan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carlisle Sets 2050 Goals
Carlisle Companies Incorporated announced a commitment to achieve net zero GHG gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
The Evergreen State College Updates for Energy Savings
The Evergreen State College signed a $3.8 million energy savings performance contract.
State of Decarbonization Report 2022
Customers, investors, and regulators are increasingly calling for action to mitigate climate change, and businesses are listening. Inaction impacts how your business is perceived. In fact, 65% of organizations surveyed cited reputational risk as their primary reason for decarbonizing. The State of Decarbonization Report 2022 delivers actionable, survey-based information to help you effectively move forward.
New Jersey Community Solar Project Begins Construction
Construction has begun on the 10 MW BEMS community solar landfill project, located on the Big Hill Landfill in Southampton, New Jersey.
GM Increases Community Charging Program
GM continues to increase its Dealer Community Charging Program with the installation of the first community charging stations in Wisconsin and Michigan.
Weekend Reads: CA Scored Highest For Efficiency; How Wind Power Can Benefit Shipping Emissions
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
White House Unveils First Federal Building Energy Standard
The White House announced Dec. 7 that the first-ever Federal Performance Standard will be going into place in pursuit of a target to cut energy use and electrify equipment and appliances in 30% of federal government buildings by 2030.
o9 Solutions Signs The Climate Pledge
o9 Solutions announced that it has joined Amazon’s Climate Pledge and will be targeting net zero emissions by 2040.
Marks & Spencer to Add 900 EV Charging Points Across UK
Marks & Spencer will soon be installing 900 electric vehicle charge points at 70 M&S store locations across the United Kingdom.
Air Products Plans Huge Green Hydrogen Facility
Air Products announced Dec. 8 a joint venture with The AES Corporation to invest nearly $4 billion to build, own and operate a hydrogen production facility in Texas.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 74: Today's Net-Zero Challenges in Real Time
This episode of Smart Energy Voices is a peer-to-peer panel conversation from SED's recent Net Zero forum covering real-time challenges that companies face on their road to net zero. Moderator Peter Kelly-Detwiler is joined by Ryan Spies, VP of Sustainability for Clayco, Marianella Franklin, Chief Sustainability Officer at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and Michal Shepard, Director of Maintenance, Energy, and Engineering at Harris Teeter.
State Farm Inks Deal for Illinois Solar
State Farm will soon be covering the entire annual electricity use of its corporate headquarters, operations center and other facilities in Bloomington, Ill., with 50 MW of solar energy.
Australian Freight Company Adds 36 EVs to Delivery Fleet
The Australian freight company Team Global Express announced that it placed an order for 36 electric trucks for its pick-up and delivery fleet in Sydney.
Renewables Predicted to Surpass Coal Thanks to Global Energy Crisis
Global renewable energy capacity installation is expected to nearly double in the next five years and surpass coal due to the ongoing energy crisis.
StreetLights Residential Adds EV Charging to Apartment Buildings
StreetLights Residental will soon be installing over 100 electric vehicle charging stations at its multifamily communities in six states across the United States.
Understanding Your Energy Contract
Energy contracts can be difficult to decipher because they vary from supplier to supplier. This white paper from Shell Energy explains why having a good understanding of your energy contract can ensure your business has the best service at the best price—while meeting your energy needs.
Federal Government to Increase Solar on Public Lands
The US Secretary of the Interior announced plans to increase solar energy development on public lands to meet the Biden-Harris administration’s renewable energy and conservation goals.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Raises GHG Reduction Target
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a science company, announced a new 2030 GHG emissions reduction target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions from operations by more than 50% from a 2018 baseline.
JetBlue Commits to Reducing Jet Fuel Emissions 50%
JetBlue has committed to reducing its jet fuel emissions by 50% per revenue ton kilometer by 2035 in order to achieve net zero by 2040.
