Energy Management Articles
NextEra Energy Sets 2045 Goals
NextEra Energy announced its plans to eliminate carbon emissions from its operations by no later than 2045.
Fortive Achieves 50% Emission Reduction Target
Fortive Corporation announced it reached its 2025 GHG intensity goal that was announced in 2021.
Rhode Island House Approves 100% RE Offsets by 2033
The Rhode Island House of Representatives approved legislation to increase renewable energy production and supply by requiring that 100% of Rhode Island’s electricity be offset by renewable production by 2033.
Energy Star Partners with Net Zero Forum
Smart Energy Decisions announces ENERGY STAR has joined the Net Zero Forum, taking place September 12-14 in Phoenix, Arizona, as a contributing content partner.
HubSpot Hits 100% Renewables at Building Sites
HubSpot, a customer relationship management (CRM) platform, achieved 100% renewable energy across all building sites in 2021.
BorgWarner Sets 2035 Goals
BorgWarner announced its commitment to a net zero carbon emissions future and its target of a 45% electric revenue mix by 2030. The company is on track to generate more than 25% of its revenue from electrified vehicle parts by 2025.
Xcel Energy Achieves 50% Cleaner Electricity
Xcel Energy delivered electricity to its customers in 2021 that was 50% cleaner compared to 2005, putting the company on track to achieve its interim goal of reducing carbon emissions 80% by 2030.
Microsoft Invests in California Microgrid
Microsoft announced that it has plans to develop California’s largest microgrid that is fully supported by renewable natural gas (RNG) to provide its San Jose, California data center with back-up power to ensure continuous operations.
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.
