Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Industrial  -  June 1, 2023

Emera Lowers Emissions by 41%

Emera Inc. made a 41% reduction in CO2 emissions across Emera’s operations from 2005 levels and reduced the use of coal in generation by 68% since 2005.

The energy and services company commits to spending $5.3 billion on cleaner, reliable energy through 2025 and has invested $18 million invested in communities in 2022, including a one-time investment in the University of South Florida to establish the TECO Center for Clean Energy Research.

Details were provided in its 2022 Sustainability Report.

“Our commitments to protecting the environment, supporting our teams and communities, and running our businesses responsibly are foundational to what we do across Emera,” says Scott Balfour, President and CEO, Emera Inc. in a statement. “It’s our dedicated teams that work everyday to deliver cleaner, reliable energy to our customers while creating value for our communities and shareholders. I’m incredibly proud to share this update on our progress across the business.”