Energy Management Articles
White House Launches Offices for Clean Energy and Investments
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched two new program offices – the Grid Deployment Office and the Office of State and Community Energy Programs.
White Paper: Drive Resiliency through your Energy Infrastructure
Organizations have been tasked with risk mitigation amid grid outages and extreme weather. How can you improve resilience and minimize the adverse impacts of major events? In this white paper from Ameresco, learn how core energy infrastructure can play a critical role in resilience and business continuity. Innovative technologies and contract structures are important to consider when evaluating investments in resiliency – for when off is not an option.
Weekend Reads: Unpacking Congress' Historic Climate Bill; How Heatwaves Are Hindering Solar Power
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
The Estée Lauder Companies to Add EVs
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) announced its commitment to transition 100% of its global corporate fleet of vehicles to electric by 2030.
How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are Changing the Energy Industry
The energy industry has been tapping into the innovative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to learn how to improve processes, ensure energy resiliency, and enhance the customer experience. In this report, Constellation explores AI's potential to improve the energy industry.
Cushman & Wakefield Set 2050 Goals
Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm, set ambitious science-based targets to reach net zero by 2050 across value chain emissions (Scopes 1, 2 and 3).
Lafarge Canada Launches EV Charging Stations
Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim Group, announced the opening of the company’s first four Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Canada at its Kent Ave Ready Mix Concrete Plant in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Norfolk Southern Updates Emission Progress
Norfolk Southern Corporation made a 5% improvement toward its science-based target of 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity by 2034 from a 2019 base year.
Smart Energy Decisions Webinar Center
Catch up with the latest Smart Energy Decisions webcasts on-demand at the Webinar Center - your go-to resource for presentations you need to help you make the best decisions for your energy strategies. Recent webinars include "How 24/7 Carbon Data is Shaping the Travel & Tourism Industry," How to Optimize your Energy Strategy to Cut Costs, Increase Resilience and Secure Sustainable Growth," "Managing Fleet Electrification - Real-life Insights from GM, Houston, Portland, and Genentech," "Energy Storage & Demand Response: A Lucrative Combination," and "Optimizing Facility Design for Both Decarbonization and Resiliency - It's Not Too Good to Be True!"
Ford to Add 650 MW Solar In Michigan by 2025
Ford Motor Company will be able to source all its electricity supply in Michigan to clean energy by 2025, a major step toward Ford’s goal to reach carbon neutrality.
Dow Signs LOI to Advance Emissions Reduction
Dow, a materials science company, and X-energy, a nuclear energy innovation company, announced they have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for a project that will Dow advance its carbon emissions reduction goals.
CVS Health Adds Renewable Energy
CVS Health announced a 15-year agreement with Constellation to purchase clean, renewable energy equivalent to the energy use of 309 CVS Health locations in Illinois and Ohio.
Verizon Ohio Solar Project Launches
The 196 MW Big Plain Solar project located near London, Ohio is being launched and will be used to supply Verizon Communications as part of a previously signed long-term PPA.
Bell Emission Targets Approved by SBTi
Bell announced its science-based targets for GHG emissions reduction have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Santander Updates Emission Goals
Santander Holdings USA, Inc. set a goal of 100% carbon neutral operations and $3.1 billion in renewable finance exposure supporting $7.8 billion in total deal size.
Starbucks, Volvo Add EV chargers
Starbucks, in partnership with Volvo Cars, announced the first Starbucks stores where new EV chargers will be available to customers and members of the public.
Final Net Zero Forum Agenda Set
Smart Energy Decisions announces the final agenda for the Net Zero Forum, SED’s largest event ever, set for September 12-14, 2022 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix. With Pre-conference Workshops, Peer-2-Peer Conversations, General Sessions, and Track sessions focusing on Buildings, Manufacturing, Higher Education, and Cross-Sector Issues, this Forum will deliver more actionable content on the subject of understanding and developing your Net Zero strategies than any other industry event.
Bronx Battery Energy Storage Site Launched
A battery energy storage site in the Bronx, New York City has been launched.
Phoenix Records GHG Emissions Decline
The City of Phoenix's 2020 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory shows both community scale and government operations emissions decreased during that year.
Chemours Commits to Set SBTi Targets
The Chemours Company announced it signed a commitment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to establish science-based targets for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions.
Microsoft Buys Carbon Removal Credits
After investing in Heirloom earlier this year, Microsoft increased its commitment to the company by signing a deal to purchase its carbon removal credits.
FedEx Office Pilots Ford E-Transit Vans
FedEx Office, a printing, packing and shipping services company and subsidiary of FedEx Corp., is piloting 10 Ford E-Transit vans across its FedEx SameDay City network.
Chicago to Purchase Renewable Energy Starting in 2025
Chicago commits to purchase renewable energy for all City facilities and operations by 2025.
Lufthansa Group Offers Green Fare
The Lufthansa Group is expanding its CO2-neutral flight and along with SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines, the partnership is offering a new fare that already includes full CO2 compensation in the price.
Lear Commits to Adding Renewable Electricity
Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology company, announced it joined Climate Group's RE100, a global renewable electricity initiative that includes over 370 major companies.
Hilton Emission Goals Approved by SBTi
Hilton strengthened its GHG emissions goals which aim to cut emissions intensity by 75% in its managed hotels and emissions intensity by 56% and by 2030 in franchised hotels, These goals have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
BASF Enters Into VPPAs
BASF entered into VPPAs for wind and solar power totaling 250 MW that are designed to offset the carbon-intensive grid-supplied electricity being used at more than 20 of BASF’s manufacturing sites in several states.
Whole Foods Market Reaches, Exceeds Better Buildings Challenge Goal
In 2013, Whole Foods Market became the first grocery partner to join the Better Buildings Challenge, committing to a 20% improvement in energy use intensity by 2023 across its building portfolio of more than 12 million square feet. In this column, learn how Whole Foods Market surpassed that goal two years ahead of schedule, achieving a 21% energy reduction.
Weekend Reads: What is the Purpose of ESG Investing?; Ditch Your Necktie to Save Energy
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Harrison Street Adds EV Chargers
Harrison Street, an investment management firm focused on alternative real assets, announced a partnership to install EV charging stations at selected properties.
