Commercial | Page 54

Selling the value of investing in energy efficiency across an organization, especially in competition for precious capital, can be a real challenge. As this article from Constellation explains, demonstrating the potential return on the investment (ROI) through long-term cost reduction plus a life cycle assessment of current infrastructure is paramount when valuing the overall return of an efficiency initiative.

Donaldson Company, a manufacturer of filtration products and solutions, is targeting an absolute reduction of its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by the end of fiscal year 2030 from a fiscal year 2021 baseline.

Microsoft Corp. plans to achieve its goal to become carbon negative by using direct air capture (DAC) systems that provide engineered carbon removal credits.

To benefit from cleaner and more resilient energy infrastructure across tribal lands, the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians will add a microgrid to its Soboba Casino Resort.

Plymouth State University (PSU) is sourcing 1 MWh of energy from two Nissan LEAF electric vehicles (EVs) to offset its AllWell Center’s electricity needs.

The SBTi has validated the bank’s near-term emissions reduction targets for 2030.

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) are joining forces to power Puget with renewable hydropower in the long term. This 20-year contract gives Puget the environmentally friendly infrastructure to achieve future renewable energy goals and flexibly fulfill Washington’s energy needs.

Redevelopments to The Westory office building – originally opened in 1906 - expanded its footprint beyond limits set by Washington, D.C.'s Building Energy Performance Standard (BEPS). This Better Buildings case study outlines the challenges to reaching this standard, including an ASHRAE energy audit and developing a short- and long-term energy plan.

QIAGEN N.V. announced that its emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).