Energy Management Articles
Lufthansa Group Extends Use of SAF
Lufthansa Group signed a a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OMV, the international integrated oil, gas and chemicals company headquartered in Vienna.
Samsung Electronics Sets 2030 Goals
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced its new environmental strategy with commitments to achieve enterprise-wide net zero carbon emissions and plans to use more renewable energy.
University of Notre Dame Launches Hydroelectric Facility
The University of Notre Dame is now operating a new hydroelectric facility as part of its sustainability strategy to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.
PepsiCo, ADM Partner to Lower Carbon Intensity
PepsiCo and ADM, a sustainable agriculture and nutrition company, announced a 7.5-year strategic commercial agreement to collaborate on projects that aim to significantly expand regenerative agriculture across their supply chain.
McDonald’s Signs VPPA
McDonald’s Corp. announced a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement with EDF Renewables North America.
Saint-Gobain Enters Into PPA
Saint-Gobain in Poland and Tion Renewables AG (currently being renamed from Pacifico Renewables Yield AG) signed a long-term PPA.
Race to Net Zero Episode 1: The Starting Point - Key Drivers of the Net Zero Movement
NRG Energy and Smart Energy Decisions are pleased to bring you a new educational project, The Race to Net Zero podcast, a six-episode series centered around the journey to net-zero for businesses like yours. This premiere episode features host John Failla from Smart Energy Decision and Lynda Clemmons, Vice President of Sustainable Solutions at NRG Energy.
Arizona to Increase EV Charging Seven-Fold
Arizona is adding 13,980 chargers for electric vehicles, increasing its total number of EV chargers seven times.
Crescent Energy Sets 2027 Goals
Crescent Energy Company announced it will reduce Scope 1 GHG emissions by 50% by 2027 (from 2021 baseline and operations) and maintain methane emissions intensity below 0.20.%.
Premiering Today: Race to Net Zero Podcast
The Race to Net Zero begins on September 13, 2022 as a six-episode podcast series by NRG and Smart Energy Decisions. Each episode features conversations with energy experts and businesses who have committed to net-zero carbon emissions.
Union Pacific Issues Green Bonds
Union Pacific Corporation issued a $600 million green bond offering to fund investments aimed at decarbonizing the company’s footprint and achieving set emissions reduction targets.
Kearney Emission Targets Approved by SBTi
Kearney announced its near-and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
ManpowerGroup Reduces Emissions
ManpowerGroup announced a reduction of operational emissions by 39%, marking significant progress toward its 2030 goal of reducing direct emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 60%, and its value chain emissions by 30%.
Massachusetts Adds Vehicle-to-Grid Charging Stations
Western Massachusetts installed the first ever vehicle-to-grid (V2G) bidirectional charging stations in the visitor parking lot outside of FirstLight’s Northfield Mountain Pumped Hydro Storage Station.
SDG&E Submits Proposal for Hydrogen Project
San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) submitted a proposal with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Sept. 8 for a demonstration project on the University of California San Diego.
United to Add Flying Taxis
United announced a $15 million investment in Eve Air Mobility and a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft plus 200 options, expecting the first deliveries as early as 2026.
Energy Optimization Strategies - Going Beyond the LED
Organizations are increasingly more aware of their carbon footprint and environmental impact, stimulating the introduction of new corporate initiatives focused on achieving energy efficiency, sustainability, and resiliency goals. This report from Constellation explores behind-the-meter energy optimization, an area of renewed interest spurred by these initiatives.
Intercontinental Exchange Reports Emissions
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., a global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, reported Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, including disclosure of Scope 3 categories 1, 2 and 15.
Firmenich Lowers Emissions
Firmenich, a privately-owned fragrance and taste company, announced Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reduced by 36.1% vs. 2017 while the new ingredients sites reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12.2% vs. 2020.
Weekend Reads: Why the CA Power Grid is Buckling Under Recent Heat Waves; Weighing the Costs of a Global RE Transition
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Celestica Adds RE Projects, Achieves Fewer Emissions
Celestica Inc., a design, manufacturing, hardware platform, and supply chain solutions company, decreased its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63% from its 2018 baseline year.
Peyto Exploration & Development Lowers Emissions
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. announced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensities were determined at 18.1 kgCO2e per boe of production in 2021, representing a 28% reduction from 2013 levels.
Why Your Lease is a Tool for Climate and Social Action
Fighting climate change usually conjures images of community clean-ups and wind farms or solar panels, but in this column, Margaret Lo of IMT (Institute for Market Transformation) explores another very important way that organizations can take action: switching to green or performance-based leases.
Sierra Northern Railway Unveils Hydrogen Zero Emission Locomotive Concept
Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) unveiled its hydrogen powered switching locomotive. This zero emission switching locomotive is slated to be completed on schedule.
GAM Investments Sets 2030 Goals
GAM Investments announced its short-term net zero targets in line with its commitment to the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.
Signature Bank to Disclose GHG Data
Signature Bank announced its intent to disclose Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions (produced from its own operations).
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Adds More Solar
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) received more solar power from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy when it executed a $92 million second phase designed to add more onsite solar energy.
Three Solar Projects in NY and Massachusetts Launched
Three solar projects produced a total of 16,645,000 kWh of solar energy and reduced GHG emissions by 10,263 tons during their first year of operation.
Mercedes-Benz Vans and Rivian Partner for Electric Van Production
Mercedes‑Benz Vans, a full range provider of electric private and commercial vans, and electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate a strategic partnership.
Callon Petroleum Achieves Emissions Reduction
Callon Petroleum achieved an 11% reduction in GHG emissions intensity for legacy Callon1 and a 2% reduction in overall GHG emissions intensity, including initial impact of acquired Delaware Basin assets.
