Energy Management Articles
Evoqua Water Goal to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Evoqua Water Technologies announced goals to reduce its operational footprint by increasing the amount of recycling and the reuse of water in its facilities by 2035 and reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
CyrusOne Expands Data Center Efficiency
CyrusOne reported in its 2021 Sustainability Report a detailed look at its water conservation strategy in its data centers that demonstrates how energy efficiency and water efficiency in tech are tied.
Securing a Better Energy Future through the Power of Choice: Energy Solutions for Businesses and Communities
Today’s energy challenges have created an unprecedented risk landscape – extreme weather is stressing grid infrastructure and pressure is mounting for our electric system to get cleaner, faster. Fortunately, as this white paper from Bloom Energy explains, businesses and communities are now armed with the power of choice. Explore the challenges we face and how leaders can gain control of their energy future through distributed generation and microgrid solutions.
Lineage To Reach Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2040
Lineage Logistics announced it has signed onto The Climate Pledge and committed to be net-zero carbon across business operations by 2040. The company also established the first facility in its network to generate 100% of its energy consumption on-site.
Altria Discloses First TCFD Report
Tobacco company Altria Group, Inc. announced its first standalone Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report.
Kia to Reach Carbon Neutrality by 2045
Kia Corporation, the Korean auto manufacturer, announced a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
Saint-Gobain to Install Solar at New Jersey Sites
Saint-Gobain and its building products subsidiary CertainTeed, announced the company has finalized a lease agreement for the installation of solar projects at two of its manufacturing sites in New Jersey.
BASF Signs PPA in Germany
BASF, the German chemicals company, and Ørsted signed a 25-year fixed-price corporate power purchase agreement.
Daimler Truck to Develop Hydrogen Ecosystem
Daimler Truck AG and TotalEnergies signed an agreement on their joint commitment to the decarbonization of road freight in the European Union.
Kenyon College Adds Sustainability into Strategic Plan
Kenyon College recently added sustainability into its strategic plan amid calls from within the school to prioritize sustainability goals and establish concrete targets to reach carbon neutrality.
Nokia Targets 100% RE Use, Calls for Digitalization of Industry
Nokia announced Nov. 12 a new ambition to power its facilities with 100% renewable electricity and support the digitalization of the highest-emitting sectors of the global economy.
How Real Estate Can Lead to a More Just, Sustainable Future by 2030
What if someone told you that by the end of this decade, we could improve life for nearly everyone in America by changing the way we design, build, operate, and value buildings? This column from Lotte Schlegel, IMT's Executive Director, explains how real estate can lead the way to economic opportunities, climate solutions, and social justice.
Milliken & Company Launches Carbon Neutral Flooring
Milliken & Company announces its portfolio of flooring products is now carbon neutral and will offset carbon emissions in raw materials and manufacturing carbon footprint using Verified Carbon Standard credits.
EasyJet Lowers Carbon Emissions by 2035
EasyJet announced it has joined Race to Zero, a global UN-backed campaign to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest and is committed to setting an interim science-based target for 2035.
DHL Inks €60 Million Deal for SAF at UK Airport Hub
Deutsche Post DHL Group will soon be receiving more than EUR 60 million worth of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for its operations at the UK's East Midlands Airport.
Ahold Delhaize Commits to Net-zero Target by 2040
Dutch grocery retail company Ahold Delhaize and its brands announced it will commit to reach net-zero carbon emissions across their operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by no later than 2040 .
Weekend Reads: Google's Dragonscale Solar Rooftop; A Cautious Look at the US-China Carbon Deal
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
NY Provides $5 Million for Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Buildings
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability of $5 million for a second round of pilot projects under the $30 million RetrofitNY program to improve energy efficiency in affordable housing units.
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 52: DER's Role in Your Total Energy Management Strategy
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla talks with Doug Sansom, Managing Director – Distributed Energy Resources at NRG Energy, at Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Distributed Energy Forum. They discuss the tools that customers need in order to take control of their total energy management strategy. Listen in for insightful energy management strategies.
Energy and Tech Leaders Invest in Fund for Advancing Net Zero Solutions
Energy Impact Partners LP announced Nov. 11 that it has closed on its sustainability fund with over $1 billion in capital commitments.
Aleph Farms Outlines Path to Net Zero Emissions by 2030
Aleph Farms announced its roadmap for reaching net-zero emissions in its operations by 2025 and the entire value chain by 2030 to fulfill commitments established in April 2020.
Purdue Invents Faster EV Charging System
Purdue University engineers invented a new, patent-pending charging station cable that would fully recharge certain electric vehicles in under five minutes or about the same amount of time it takes to fill up a gas tank.
Newmont and Caterpillar to Achieve Zero Emissions Mining
Newmont Corporation, a gold mining company, announced a strategic alliance with Caterpillar Inc., a producer of mining equipment and technologies, to create an automated, zero carbon emitting, end-to-end mining system.
U.S. Bank to Achieve Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2050
U.S. Bank announced several commitments to address the impacts of climate change on its business, customers and communities, including reaching net zero GHG emissions by 2050 and sourcing 100% renewable electricity.
Houston to Host Low-Carbon Hydrogen Accelerator
The City of Houston is launching alongside a team of institutional and energy partners a new accelerator program to advance low-carbon hydrogen production in the pursuit of its large-scale commercialization.
GM Adds 500 EV Charging Stations to Massive Network Expansion
General Motors announced Nov. 9 that it is expanding its EV fast-charging network across the U.S.
JPMorgan Inks Deal For RE to Power All UK Offices
JPMorgan Chase will soon power its UK offices with 100% renewable electricity in support of its commitment to maintaining carbon neutral operations.
Canada’s First Retrofitted Carbon Neutral School
Ameresco, Inc., a cleantech integrator specializing in eliminating the carbon emissions of buildings, energy efficiency and renewable energy, completed the commercial operation of its carbon reduction, energy savings, and smart grid project with John Paul II Catholic Secondary School in Canada.
Southwest Airlines Signs Agreement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Southwest Airlines Co. announced a 15-year offtake agreement for 219 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to manufacture net-zero 1 fuel and lower CO2 emissions to use the lowest carbon intensity sustainable aviation fuel available.
Baker Hughes Invests in Tech to Lower GHG Emissions
Baker Hughes announced it will purchase a 20% stake in Ekona Power to help advance new project development and commercialization such as producing cleaner and lower cost turquoise hydrogen, manufacturing hydrogen with drastically lower carbon dioxide.
