Energy Management Articles
Why Storage + is the Building Block of the Energy Transition
As businesses navigate the energy transition, they must prioritize between competing goals. Energy storage, as a flexible product that can be combined with other energy assets, allows organizations to find their preferred balance among three key objectives: sustainability, lower energy costs, and resiliency. This Enel X eBook discusses how organizations can leverage “Storage +” – storage by itself or as part of a larger system, including solar, resiliency controls, and EV charging.
Rite Aid Adds RE in California
Rite Aid expanded its partnership with 3 Phases Renewables to purchase 50% renewable power at select stores in southern California to include an additional 150 stores, the Thrifty ice cream plant and a distribution center.
GE Tests Hybrid Electric Components in Altitude Conditions
GE announced it completed the world’s first test of a megawatt (MW)-class and multi-kilovolt (kV) hybrid electric propulsion system in altitude conditions that simulate single-aisle commercial flight.
Yum! Brands Sets 2030 Goals
Yum! Brands, Inc. announced goals to reduce GHG emissions nearly 50% by 2030 and set an ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Panasonic Energy to Build Kansas EV Battery Facility
Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, announced an agreement to build lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Kansas, pending approval by Panasonic Holdings Corporation board of directors.
SED Welcomes ENERGY STAR, iMasons, IMT, Ratio Institute, and Second Nature to the Net Zero Forum
Smart Energy Decisions announces a roster of content partners including iMasons, Second Nature, ENERGY STAR, IMT, and Ratio Institute for the Net Zero Forum, September 12-14, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Tyson Foods Updates Emission Progress
Tyson Foods plans to achieve net zero GHG emissions, including scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2050.
Phillips 66 Starts Joint Venture For Hydrogen Stations
Phillips 66 and H2 Energy Europe announced they have closed on a 50-50 joint venture to set up and operate a network of hydrogen refueling retail sites in Germany, Austria, and Denmark.
Avmax Orders Hydrogen Conversion For Aircraft
Avmax Aircraft Leasing Inc. placed an order to convert 20 regional aircraft to run on green hydrogen.
IDEXX Sets 2030 Goals
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., a pet healthcare company, set new goals, including establishing targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 37.8% by 2030.
Alaska Air to Use SAF in Demo Flight
Alaska Air Group, Microsoft and Twelve signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on advancing the market for sustainable aviation fuels to include fuels derived from recaptured CO2 and renewable energy.
How to manage summer energy demand and spiking prices
Summer is here with days of extreme heat, increased energy demands, and price spikes. Making matters worse, ongoing supply chain issues and geopolitical unrest have led to the highest prices for natural gas and other energy commodities in years. In this ebook from NRG Energy, find out why it’s not too late to protect your business.
DOE Provides Funding for Carbon Capture Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy will provide funding of $2.6 billion to fund two programs that will advance carbon capture demonstration projects and expand regional pipeline networks to transport carbon dioxide for storage.
Boeing Launches Decarbonization Tool
Boeing unveiled a new data modeling tool to show the most effective scenarios for reaching a path to net zero emissions by 2050 for the commercial aviation industry.
Emerson Targets 100% RE by 2030
Emerson plans to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and will leverage a range of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower.
Weekend Reads: CA Shipping Seeks Decarbonization Tech; Efficiency's Role in the Energy Crisis
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
GM, Pilot Co. to Build EV Charging Network
GM and Pilot Company (Pilot and Flying J) are collaborating on a national DC fast charging network.
Flex Sets 2040 Goals
Flex announced a commitment to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2040 and plans to invest in site and system efficiencies, procuring and deploying renewable energy.
Partner Post: Focus on your business, not what powers it
You’re facing a rapidly changing business landscape – corporate sustainability goals, the demands of a fast-growing business, aging equipment and the increasing need for power reliability. In this video from Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, learn about designing a solution to help you reach your business objectives.
Medline Completes Rooftop Solar
Medline completed the rooftop solar installation atop its Uxbridge, Massachusetts distribution facility.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 69 - Profiles in Leadership: Dean Nelson and the iMasons Climate Accord
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Dean Nelson, Founder and Chairman of Infrastructure Masons and CEO of Cato. They discuss the creation of the iMasons Climate Accord and the community efforts for diversity and inclusion, education, sustainability, and technology.
New Mexico Tech Completes Energy Upgrades
The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech) completed its combined guaranteed utility savings project.
iMasons Climate Accord Partners with Net Zero Forum
Smart Energy Decisions announces the iMasons Climate Accord has joined the Net Zero Forum, taking place September 12-14, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona, as a contributing content partner.
Pittsburgh International Airport Benefits From Microgrid
Pittsburgh International Airport saved $1 million in energy costs since launching the microgrid in July 2021.
Microsoft Launches Carbon Removal
Microsoft signed a 10-year carbon removal offtake agreement where Climeworks will permanently remove 10,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
PNC Bank Adds Solar
PNC Bank announced a long-term renewable supply agreement to power nearly 50% of its operations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, District of Columbia and parts of Illinois with renewable electricity.
Panasonic Sets 2024 Emission Plans
Panasonic Holdings Corporation announced the release of its Green Impact Plan 2024 (GIP2024). The plan will serve as a milestone toward the electronic company’s 2050 targets.
Vantage Data Centers Receives Green Loan
Vantage Data Centers, a provider of hyperscale data center campuses, announced that it closed on a $300 million green loan for the sustainable design features of its VA13 data center located in northern Virginia.
A “Whole-of-Higher-Ed” Approach to Energy Solutions
While there clearly has been progress in higher education to help deploy climate and clean energy solutions, the key question now is, “Is the sector doing enough?” In this column, Tim Carter and Bridget Flynn of Second Nature explore how leveraging academic and educational resources could expand campus climate solution activity beyond its own needs and could allow new cross-sector partnerships to emerge.
Sappi Reduces Emissions With Renewables
Sappi North America, Inc., exceeded its year-end goal to reduce solid waste in landfills, which brings the company closer to their five-year target of a 10% reduction.
