Energy Management Articles
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.
DOE Gives Energy Improvement Grants to Schools
The U.S. Department of Energy launched the first round of the Renew America's Schools grant program initiative.
Welch’s Makes Progress on Emission Goal
Welch’s, a company that manufactures fruit-based food and beverages, is focused on reducing GHG emissions in owned manufacturing.
Rivian Signs PPA to Power Illinois Manufacturing
Rivian and Apex Clean Energy announced the signing of a PPA for 50 MW of electricity from the renewable energy company’s proposed Goose Creek Wind farm in Piatt County, Illinois.
Schneider Adds Battery Electric Trucks
Schneider, a multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, will begin taking delivery of nearly 100 Class 8 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) at its intermodal operations in Southern California.
JetBlue Signs MOU for SAF
JetBlue and Fidelis New Energy announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide JetBlue at least 92 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Fidelis’ Grön Fuels GigaSystem&trade.
Fordham University's Climate Action Plan
The latest Climate Action Plan from Fordham University report details not only strides that the department of facilities made in 2021 - including a 32% reduction in carbon emissions intensity - but also its plans for the future
Lowe's Sets 2050 Goals
Lowe's announced its goal to reach net-zero emissions across the company's Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 2050, in accordance with guidelines from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Deutsche Post DHL Adds Electrified Vans
Deutsche Post DHL Group and Ford Pro signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the deployment of electrified vans used for logistics operations worldwide.
Air France-KLM Signs Agreement for SAF
Air France-KLM signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TotalEnergies for the delivery of more than one million cubic meters/800,000 tons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) over a 10-year period beginning in 2023.
Weekend Reads: USPS Goes Electric; The RE Revolution in America's Heartland
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Citizens Releases First Climate Report
Financial institution Citizens addressed the risks and opportunities related to climate change in its inaugural Climate Report.
ISN Report: Only 9% Companies Track Emissions
Although 18% of companies have reduction strategies for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, only 9% track GHG emissions, according to a recent report from ISN, a contractor and supplier management services company.
Fort Bragg - 50001 Ready Facility
The U.S. Army Garrison Fort Bragg in North Carolina handles critical missions, often on tight schedules, and so requires resilient, reliable, and sustainable energy delivery. This Project Showcase from the U.S. Department of Energy details a series of initiatives implemented to achieve these goals.
Swedbank Sets 2030 Climate Targets
Swedbank adopted 2030 decarbonization targets for its lending portfolio in the following sectors: mortgages, commercial real estate, oil & gas, power generation, and steel.
Airbus Develops Hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Engine
Airbus announced that it is developing a hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine.
Mystic Aquarium Launches Research on Wind Turbine Impact on Marine Life
Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut is partnering with Ørsted and Eversource on a research project to study the effects of offshore wind turbines on marine mammals and sea turtles.
Rio Tinto Plans New Solar-Plus-Battery in Western Australia
Rio Tinto announced plans to fund two 100 MW solar facilities and 200 MWh of on-grid battery storage in the Pilbara region of Western Australia by 2026 through a $600 million investment package supporting the decarbonization of its iron ore operations in the region.
Saint-Gobain's Minnesota Upgrade Lowers Emissions
Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, upgraded equipment at its roofing plant in Shakopee, Minnesota, which is projected to save over 5,000 MWh of electricity per year.
Georgia Tech Partners for Energy Tech Projects
Georgia Institute of Technology and Siemens Energy formalized their commitment to collaborate on solutions to meet the increasing demand for energy in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner.
US Companies Installed 19 GW of Solar in the First Half of 2022
American companies now account for 14% of all installed solar capacity in the United States, led by Meta, Amazon, Apple, Walmart and Microsoft.
Coca-Cola Rolls Out EVs for Last Mile Delivery in Belgium
Coca-Cola announced that it will be adding 30 new electric trucks to its Europacific Partners fleet executing last-mile deliveries in Belgium.
Go Beyond the Meter for Seasons 1 and 2
Catch up on both seasons of the Beyond the Meter podcast, including the most recent episodes featuring "Driving Energy Innovation in Data Centers with Clemson University," "Getting the Green Light for Energy Projects," and "Collaborating to Drive Diversity in Clean Energy."
Future Verizon Solar Project Closes Financing
A 296 MW solar project that will one day provide clean energy to Verizon Communications received enough funding from Wells Fargo's sustainable finance program and MUFG Bank to begin construction.
Ahold Delhaize Ramps Up Plans for Scope 3 Emission Reductions
Ahold Delhaize announced interim plans to achieve a 37% reduction in emissions across its entire value chain by 2030 in the pursuit of its goal to become net zero by 2050.
Agnico Eagle Outlines Path for 30% Emissions Cut by 2030
The Canadian gold mining company Agnico Eagle has set a target to reduce its 2021 Scope 1 and 2 emissions levels by 30% before 2030 in pursuit of net-zero by 2050.
Lion Electric Inks Four-Year Supply Deal for EV Batteries
The Lion Electric Company has entered into a four-year supply agreement to source lithium-ion battery cells in the manufacturing of batteries for its electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles.
Microsoft Adds 900 MW of Renewables to Ireland Grid
Microsoft committed to contributing to nearly 30% of Ireland’s corporate power purchase agreement target under a pack of renewable energy contracts that will support the development of more than 900 MW of onshore wind and solar projects across
Department of Labor Rules That Climate Can Be Considered in Retirement Investments
The US Department of Labor released a ruling which will allow plan fiduciaries to consider climate change and other ESG factors when selecting retirement investments and exercising shareholder rights.
Powering the Future With Renewable Energy: Renewable Energy Technologies
While renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy source in the US, several key challenges impact continued growth. Understanding these challenges and the options available to businesses is important to achieving sustainability targets. In this white paper, learn about how Shell Energy continues to invest in renewable energy, including next-generation facilities such as floating wind and solar.
