Energy Management Articles
Africa Clean Energy Investment at an 11-year Low
New capital allocated for wind, solar, geothermal and other renewable power projects in Africa fell to an 11-year low, according to a new report from BloombergNEF.
Wendy’s Florida Restaurants Add Solar Power
The Wendy’s Company announced that seven restaurants in the Central Florida area are sourcing renewable energy from Duke Energy Florida’s Clean Energy Connection program.
Ford Motor Partners for Supply Chain Sustainability
Ford Motor Company and Manufacture 2030 announced a strategic partnership to help Ford’s suppliers meet their carbon reduction targets toward Ford’s goal of reaching carbon neutrality no later than 2050 globally.
GE Healthcare Reinforces 2050 Goal
GE Healthcare joined the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the White House in the pledge to decarbonize the health care sector and make health care facilities more resilient to the effects of climate change.
Beyond the Meter Episode 19: Driving Energy Innovation in Data Centers with Clemson University
In the latest episode of the Beyond the Meter Podcast, host John Failla is joined by Jay Harris, Director of Data Center Services and Facilities for Clemson University, and Wayne Johnson, Key Segment Manager for Education at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. They discuss their organizations’ collaboration on energy infrastructure projects and provide insights into why these projects are critical to the university’s overall success.
United Airlines Chooses Electric Air Taxi Route
United Airlines and Archer Aviation Inc. announced their first airport to city center route between United’s hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York City.
H&M Group Sets 2030 Goals
H&M Group set a goal to reduce the group’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 56% respectively by 2030 (from a 2019 baseline).
CEMEX Emission Goals Approved by SBTi
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that its 2030 decarbonization goals were validated through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This validation includes Scope 1, 2, and 3 targets.
Volvo Delivers Electric Trucks With Fossil-free Steel
Volvo Trucks has begun delivery to customers of a series of heavy-duty electric, 44-ton trucks that are built with fossil-free steel.
Stony Brook University Hospital Sets 2030 Goals
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) committed to reducing emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Weekend Reads: A Look at the First Days of COP27; Midterms Climate Wins
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Madison Gas and Electric Updates Emission Goals
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) plans to reduce carbon at least 80% by 2030 as it works with customers toward achieving net-zero carbon electricity by 2050.
GM, SDG&E Partner to Explore Vehicle-to-Grid Tech
General Motors (GM) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced an agreement to investigate the feasibility of integrating EVs into the electric grid as a local energy resource.
New York City Transit Adds Bus Charging Posts
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority chose The Mobility House to deploy its smart charging and energy management solution ChargePilot for New York City Transit (NYCT), a public bus fleet operator in the U.S.
Southern California CCAs to Receive Geothermal Electricity
A group of nine California-based community choice aggregators (CCAs) will receive geothermal power.
Loews Hotels & Co - 50001 Ready at 11 Hotels
Loews Hotels & Co, operator of 26 hotels and resorts, strives to be an industry leader in environmental sustainability. This column from Better Buildings details the company's pursuit of DOE's 50001 Ready Program for energy management at 11 properties, including the creation of energy management teams at each facility.
CDP to Incorporate ISSB Climate-Related Disclosures Standard
CDP will soon be incorporating the International Sustainability Standard Board’s (ISSB) IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures Standard [IFRS S2] into its global environmental disclosure platform.
Gardewine Grows EV Transportation Fleet
Gardewine, a Canadian transportation and logistics company, announced that it added seven electric vans and one electric MV series truck to its fleet of vehicles.
Braskem Inks Clean Energy Deals for WV and Penn. Facilities Through 2027
Braskem America signed contracts to receive renewable power and emissions-free energy for its production facilities in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, as well as to purchase RECs for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
UK Taskforce Publishes Framework for Climate Disclosures
The UK Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT), first announced at COP26 in 2021, has announced the publication of its Disclosure Framework and accompanying Implementation Guidance.
Race to Net Zero Episode 5 - Choosing action: NRG's journey to net-zero
In this episode of the Race to Net Zero podcast, host John Failla introduces Jeanne-Mey Sun, Vice President of Sustainability at NRG Energy. They discuss the depth of NRG’s work in sustainability, as evidenced by NRG’s comprehensive 2021 sustainability report published this summer. Listen in to learn more.
AT&T, FEMA, Argonne National Lab Partner For Climate Risk Portal
AT&T, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory announced the launch of the Climate Risk and Resilience Portal (ClimRR).
PerkinElmer Bolsters Sustainability Goals
PerkinElmer Inc. announced an increase in its commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2032.
Bloomberg, Goldman Make Sustainable Investments in Asia
The Bloomberg Philanthropies and Goldman Sachs-backed Climate Innovation and Development Fund completed its first set of blended-finance investments focused on the sustainable transport sector in India and Vietnam.
Vontier Updates Emission Progress
Vontier Corporation announced it reduced Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by more than 8% (from 2020), significant progress toward Vontier’s goals of reducing absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 45% by 2030.
U.S. Innovation to Meet 2050 Climate Goals: Assessing Initial R&D Opportunities
The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to supporting game-changing innovation to meet its climate goals - including the national goal of reaching net-zero emissions by no later than 2050. This report, "U.S. Innovation to Meet 2050 Climate Goals identifies five areas prioritized by the Administration to launch the Net-Zero Game Changers Initiative, as well as emerging technologies that will change the game on the path to net zero.
City of Lancaster Partners to Produce Green Hydrogen
The City of Lancaster announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Heliogen, Inc., a California-based renewable energy technology company, to create a green hydrogen generation facility.
VF Lowers Emissions
VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, has made progress against its 2030 science-based GHG emission reduction targets.
Navy Homes Improve Energy Efficiency
Balfour Beatty Communities, a residential real estate and management company, improved the energy performance of more than 4.900 homes at 11 Navy installations as part of its Navy Southeast Housing partnership.
Burbank Water and Power Adds Battery Storage
Burbank Water and Power (BWP) in California entered into an agreement for ESS to deliver BWP’s first utility-scale battery storage.
