Energy Management Articles
Santa Clara Valley Receives Solar+Storage Microgrid with EV Bus Charging
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) announced Jan. 27 that it will soon be installing a renewable energy microgrid and EV charging system to support its transition to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2036.
Seven California CCAs Sign for Energy Storage
Seven members of California Community Power, the Joint Power Agency of ten California Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs), voted on Jan. 19 to source 69 MW of long-duration energy storage.
EU Bloc Surpassed its RE Target in 2020
The European Union sourced nearly two-fifths of its electricity from renewable sources in 2020, the EU statistics office found.
The State of Energy Management 2021 Report
For the past three years, the State of Energy Management report has focused on noting the trends and perspectives within our industry. The 2021 edition, from Atrius in partnership with Smart Energy Decisions, features perspectives from over 600 leaders in energy, facility, and sustainability roles, uncovering an increased focus on creating safer spaces, raising awareness of corporate-level sustainability initiatives, and leveraging the right tools to streamline data management.
Daimler Leads Electric Truck Charging Network Venture
Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Renewable Power released Jan. 31 their joint plan to design, develop, install and operate a nationwide charging network for medium- and heavy-duty battery electric and hydrogen fuel
Weekend Reads: Europe's Natural Gas Contingency Plan; Rooftop Solar Under Threat in Florida
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
California Governor Increases EV Adoption Package to $10 Billion
California Gov. Gavin Newsom released Jan. 26 his $10 billion plan to accelerate the state’s zero-emission vehicle adoption.
UN Refugee Camps to Pilot Waste-to-Energy Biogas Systems
The UN will soon be deploying biogas systems at refugee camps in Africa that can convert organic waste into renewable energy for cooking or heating onsite.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 57: Collaborating to Drive Diverse Supplier Activity
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla continues SED’s series on “Inspiring Diversity in Energy.” This conversation was part of the recent Distributed Energy Forum with a panel featuring Cheryl Comer, Strategic Account Manager - Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, Gilbert Campbell, Co-Founder & CEO - Volt Energy, and Denis George, Category Manager for Energy - The Kroger Company. You won't want to miss this meaningful conversation on how collaboration can help accelerate success in diversifying the supplier rosters of large electric power users.
Werner Enterprises Adds Natural Gas and Hydrogen Engines to Fleet
Werner Enterprises announced Jan. 28 that it will soon be adding natural gas and hydrogen internal combustion engines to its vehicles as early as the second half of 2022.
Town of Boone Changes to 100% Solar and Hydropower
All town buildings and facilities in Boone, N.C., will run entirely on renewable energy beginning Feb. 1., surpassing the town's goal to run all operations with clean energy by 2030.
PepsiCo Launches Solar Plant to Lower GHG Emissions
PepsiCo implemented a solar thermal plant that captures sunlight and converts it into thermal energy for heating process water in its Sete Lagoas (MG) snacks operation.
Bloomberg NEF: Low-Carbon Investments Set New Record
Global investments in energy transition totaled $755 billion in 2021, reaching a new record, according to Energy Transition Investment Trends 2022, a new report published by research firm BloombergNEF (BNEF).
Truist Sets 2050 Net Zero Goal
Truist Financial Corporation announced plans to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050, supporting its transition to a low-carbon economy.
Marathon Oil Sets 2030 Goals
Marathon Oil Corporation has set a series of new environmental objectives to complement its existing 2025 GHG intensity goal. The announcement is part of an update regarding the company’s overall ESG performance,
PepsiCo Europe to Lower GHG with Renewable Plastic
PepsiCo Europe announced that by 2030 it plans to eliminate virgin fossil-based plastic in all its crisp and chip bags, which could lower GHG by an estimated 40% per ton of packaging material by switching to fossil-free material.
Santa Fe County Commission Sets 2050 Goal
The Santa Fe County Commission voted to adopt an initial plan to reduce its GHG emissions by 2050. The members of the commission unanimously voted for this initiative that includes six five-year phases.
Prince Edward Island Energy Adds Solar Project
Prince Edward Island (PEI) Energy Corporation will add a 10 MW solar facility at the Slemon Park Microgrid project.
GM’s New Plants to Build Electric Trucks and Battery Cells
General Motors Co. announced an investment of over $7 billion in four Michigan manufacturing sites to significantly increase battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity.
SAP Accelerates Its Commitment to Net-Zero
SAP has committed to achieve net-zero along its value chain in line with a 1.5°C future in 2030 – 20 years earlier than originally targeted. Too bold? Not according to Daniel Schmid, SAP's Chief Sustainability Officer, who explains in this column why raising their ambition is one of the key cornerstones on the company's path forward to implementing a holistic approach to sustainability.
RE to Power Intel’s New Ohio Factories
Intel announced plans for an initial investment of more than $20 billion in the construction of two new chip factories in Ohio that will be powered by 100% renewable electricity.
Battery Storage to Power SMUD’s Path to 2030 Net Zero
Six lithium ion battery storage units are part of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s (SMUD) goal to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Axalta Sets 2030 GHG Goal
Axalta, a global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced its commitment to an absolute reduction of 50% of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 and set a goal to become carbon neutral in its operations by 2040.
Adient to Lower GHG Emissions by 2030
Adient, an automotive seating company, announced goals for 2030 to reduce emissions with the release of its 2021 Sustainability Report.
Deloitte Research Shows More Business Concern on Climate Change
C-level business leaders are concerned about climate change though they are struggling to fully embed sustainability into their core business strategies and operations, according to Deloitte's 2022 CxO Sustainability Report.
Smart Energy Decisions 2022 Event Lineup Announced
Smart Energy Decisions announces the dates for its 2022 events schedule, which will include the Innovation Summit, summer and winter editions of the Renewable Energy Forum and the debut of the Net Zero Forum.
Meta Signs PPA for Iowa Wind Project
Meta announced it executed a power purchase agreement for the Great Pathfinder Wind, a 225 MW project located in Boone and Hamilton Counties in central Iowa.
Big-box Stores Could Add Solar to Lower GHG Emissions
Big-box retail and grocery stores could generate enough clean electricity to cut GHG emissions equivalent to taking more than 11.3 million cars off the road and power over 7.9 million U.S. homes.
Crestwood Equity Partners Sets GHG Goals
Crestwood Equity Partners LP announced its carbon management plan and next three-year sustainability strategy, including its goals to reduce GHG intensity and Scope 2 emissions.
Weekend Reads: The Unexpected Rise of Wind Power; Could Geothermal Be the Answer to Lithium Sourcing?
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
