Smart Energy Decisions News

GHG Emissions - May 23, 2022

Newmont Updates Emission Progress

Newmont Corporation set absolute and intensity-based targets with a reduction of 32% for Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 30% for Scope 3 emissions by 2030, with the ultimate goal to be carbon neutral by 2050.

GHG Emissions - May 23, 2022

Saint-Gobain Makes Zero Carbon Flat Glass

Saint-Gobain achieved zero carbon production of flat glass and was achieved by using 100% recycled glass (cullet) and 100% green energy, produced from biogas and decarbonized electricity.

May 21, 2022

Weekend Reads: Breaking the EU Free From Russian Energy; The Truth About Airline Climate Offsets

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

Sourcing Renewables - May 20, 2022

Alcoa Signs PPA for RE in Spain

Alcoa Corporation signed a contract for renewable energy to support the planned restart in 2024 of aluminum smelting at the San Ciprián smelter in Spain.

Distributed Energy Resources - May 20, 2022

Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Best Practices in Vehicle Fleet Electrification

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Gary Glasscock of the City of Houston and Ryan Martin of EVolve Houston. This panel conversation highlights the innovative public-private partnership between these two groups as the city moves towards a 2030 goal to convert its nonemergency, light-duty vehicles to EVs.

GHG Emissions - May 20, 2022

New Mexico Buildings Decarbonized

Over 30 aging buildings in Santa Fe, Mexico were part of the State Buildings Green Energy Project (SBGEP), a decarbonization-focused initiative.

GHG Emissions - May 20, 2022

C.H. Robinson Updates Emission Progress

Global logistics company C.H. Robinson reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 36% against a goal of 40% by 2025, putting the company at 90% to completion and on track to meet the goal prior to 2025.

Wind - May 20, 2022

NREL Study Identifies Opportunities for Wind in Communities

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory released the Distributed Wind Energy Futures Study, which details the high potential to profitably deploy nearly 1,400 GW of distributed wind capacity.

May 19, 2022

Ball Corp. Signs VPPA

Ball Corporation announced it has entered into a VPPA to purchase 151 MW of new wind energy.