Energy Efficiency

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Peter Kelly-Detwiler delves into the latest advancements and challenges in decarbonization and clean energy across the U.S. He highlights progress in geothermal energy, nuclear energy, and long-duration storage solutions while addressing efficiency hurdles. Kelly-Detwiler explores the rising energy demands of AI-driven data centers and their implications for power grids, alongside updates on electric vehicles, hydrogen projects, and virtual power plants as utilities shift toward decentralized capacity. He also examines the volatility of voluntary carbon markets due to credibility issues and stresses the need for collective effort and innovative strategies to tackle the complexities of decarbonizing our global economies.

Global nuclear engineering company Assystem announced that its short-term GHG emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) released updated plans for three sectoral projects: oil and gas, chemicals and power.

Stratasys Ltd., a 3D printing solutions company, announced a 15.5% reduction in GHG emissions intensity (TCO2-e / ft2).

With a Climate Action Plan that aims for an 80% reduction in emissions from city buildings by 2030 and net zero by 2035, the City of Boulder partnered with Ameresco to develop a Facilities Master Plan to improve building performance in terms of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and financial stewardship. Explore this case study to see how this plan will help the city achieve its goals.

Serco, a provider of services and support to governments internationally, announced it received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its GHG emission reduction targets.

Billerud, a high performance paper and packaging materials manufacturer, announced its targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.

Canada set a new target to achieve a 45% to 50% emissions reduction below 2005 levels by 2035.