Energy Management Articles
Catholic University of America Preps Students for a Changing Climate
Better Buildings Challenge partner The Catholic University of America (CUA) isn’t just increasing energy efficiency: they’re also working to foster next generation of the buildings and decarbonization workforce. In this column, the Better Buildings Beat Team describes bringingtogether speakers from government, industry, universities, and nonprofits to cultivate connections among students, professionals, and university members.
Emerson Sets 2045 Goals
Emerson, a technology and software solutions company, announced its sustainability strategy to achieve net zero GHG Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions by 2045.
Dow Updates Emission Progress
Dow Inc.’s strategy to decarbonize and grow, included plans to build a net-zero carbon emissions, integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
Alamos Gold Targets 30% GHG Reduction
Alamos Gold Inc. announced its target of a 30% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 from the 2020/2021 average baseline year. This target includes Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. This is a significant milestone in Alamos’ sustainability journey and
Aramark Sets 2030 Goals, Signs Pledge
Aramark,a U.S.-based food service provider, announced it is the first contract catering company in the U.S. to sign World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Cool Food Pledge.
Helios Technologies Sets 2050 Goal
Helios Technologies, Inc. , an engineered motion control and electronic controls technology company, announced it has set a long-term commitment to achieve net zero GHG by 2050 for its operated assets.
KLA Closes $1.5 Billion Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility
KLA Corporation announced the closing of an inaugural $1.5 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility.
Fort Bragg Launches Floating Solar Plant
The U.S. Army's Fort Bragg in North Carolina will be producing power soon at its floating solar plant, the largest in the Southeast.
UnitedHealth Group Sets 2035 Goal
UnitedHealth Group plans to achieve operational net-zero emissions by 2035, a 60% reduction in scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 2030, invest and source 100% of electricity demand with renewable sources by 2030.
Okta’s Learnings About Climate Equity
Recognizing the importance of weaving equity and impact into its business and climate strategy, technology company Okta met with climate justice, social enterprise, environmental organizations, and funders as part of a “listening and learning” tour. In this column, Okta's Alison Colman and Lindsay Ward share their learnings to help other companies on their sustainability and climate equity journeys.
Saint-Gobain Invests in Zero-Carbon Gypsum Plant
Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Canada Inc., announced plans to invest $91 Million CAD, including $40 Million CAD in grant money from the government of Quebec.
NYSERDA Awards Three Solar Projects
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced three new solar projects.
Brown University Buys Carbon Offset Credits
Brown University announced plans to purchase 137,500 carbon offset credits.
Lululemon, H&M Group Join Fashion Climate Fund
Lululemon, H&M Group, H&M Foundation, and The Schmidt Family Foundation are the lead funders in its new $250 million Fashion Climate Fund operated by the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii).
Weekend Reads: Using the Defense Production Act to boost clean energy; Beaming solar power from space to earth
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Top 3 Trends from the 2022 Green Lease Leaders
Winners of the 2022 Green Lease Leaders from the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DEO) Better Buildings Alliance are finding ways to make green leasing advantageous for their business models. In this column, Audi Banny of IMT presents the three most important trends from this year's winners.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Updates Emission Progress
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. achieved a 12% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2018.
York, NY Adds Community Solar
SolarPark Energy, a New York-based community solar developer, announced the completion of a 7.1 MW community solar project in York, New York.
Canada Post Sets 2030 Goal for EV Fleet
Canada Post announced its commitments for the corporation to reduce its environmental footprint and reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Crestwood Equity Partners Achieves Emission Reduction
Crestwood Equity Partners LP achieved emissions reductions across all categories, with a 9% reduction in Scope 1 emissions, a 34% reduction in Scope 2 emissions, a 19% reduction in GHG emissions intensity.
Connect Airlines Orders Aircraft Powered by Hydrogen
Connect Airlines, a division of Waltzing Matilda Aviation, announced an order for the conversion of 75 ATR 72-600 regional aircraft to be powered by green hydrogen.
California Airport, Coast Guard Microgrid Launched
California’s 100% renewable energy, front-of-the-meter, multi-customer microgrid is now fully operational, providing energy resilience for the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station.
DOE Closes Loan for Hydrogen Production and Storage
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office makes its first loan in 10 years to the development of the world’s largest green hydrogen hub in Utah.
GoFor Industries Adds Solar to EVs
GoFor Industries, Inc., a North American leading sustainable delivery company committed to carbon-neutral last-mile services, will add solar to its EVs.
Ratio Institute Partners with Net Zero Forum
Smart Energy Decisions announces Ratio Institute has joined the Net Zero Forum, taking place September 12-14 in Phoenix, Arizona, as a contributing partner.
Sonoma Clean Power Signs PPA
Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the development of an 11.6 MW AC solar plus 32 MWh battery storage project in Sonoma, California.
PG&E Sets 2040 Goals
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) unveiled commitments to reduce carbon emissions and remove GHG gases from the environment by 2040.
Brambles Commits to Net Zero by 2040
Brambles, CHEP’s parent company, announced its commitment to achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2040, bringing its deadline forward by 10 years.
Itron Commits to 2035 Goals
Itron, Inc. set a ESG strategy that includes objectives and enterprise initiatives that include a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2028 (over the 2019 baseline), carbon-neutral operations by 2035 and net zero by 2050.
Xcel Energy Adds Electric Bucket Trucks
Xcel Energy is adding all-electric bucket trucks to its fleet. The company's crews will use these zero-emissions trucks as they maintain the electric system and respond to outages after storms.
