Smart Energy Decisions News

Sourcing Renewables - July 31, 2023

TricorBraun Sources Renewable Energy

Global packaging company TricorBraun lowered its carbon footprint and incorporated international operations into its GHG Inventory.

Distributed Energy Resources - July 29, 2023

Weekend Reads: Federal Methane Task Force; EVs and Grid Reliability

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

Solar - July 28, 2023

First Interstate BancSystem Adds Oregon, Iowa Community Solar

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. subscribed to two community solar gardens in Iowa and Oregon.

Utilities - July 28, 2023

Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 85: University of New Mexico's Unique Energy Solution

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Matthew Cherrin, Vice President of Lobo Energy Incorporated - a company owned by the University of New Mexico. Matthew explains this innovative business model and the university’s $140 million conservation story.

GHG Emissions - July 28, 2023

Williams Plans to Reduce Emissions by 56%

Williams, a natural gas company, reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 43% since 2005 and is working toward a 2030 goal of a 56% reduction.

GHG Emissions - July 28, 2023

Equitrans Midstream to Lower Methane, GHG Emissions

Equitrans Midstream Corporation is expanding its efforts to reduce methane and GHG emissions, such as converting 10 compressor sites from high-bleed pneumatics to low-bleed or air pneumatics.

Distributed Energy Resources - July 28, 2023

Seven Automakers Create EV Charging Network

Seven major automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – created a joint venture to accelerate access to charging for electric vehicles in North America.

Solar - July 27, 2023

Elanco Animal Health Sourced 12% of Power From RE

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated expanded the reporting boundary for Scope 1 and 2 emissions to include all sites for which Elanco has complete operational control.

Industrial - July 27, 2023

Lafarge Canada Converts to 100% Low-Carbon Cement Production

Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim Group and a sustainable building solutions company, announced its conversion to the production of 100% ECOPlanet cement at its Richmond Cement Plant.