Energy Management Articles
U.S. Army Climate Strategy
The U.S. Army's first Climate Strategy presents a framework for a long-term endeavor to operationalize climate adaptation and mitigation across the Army, including goals to achieve a 50% reduction in net GHG pollution by 2030, attain net zero emissions by 2050, and produce a fleet of field purpose-built, hybrid-drive tactical vehicles by 2035.
Teck Expands Net Zero Goals
Teck Resources Limited announced an expansion to its climate action strategy, including a new short-term goal to achieve net zero Scope 2 (purchased electricity) GHG emissions by 2025.
Amgen Issues Green Bond
Amgen announced the issuance of its inaugural $750 million green bond to advance the environmental goals that are part of the company’sESG framework.
FPL Starts Green Hydrogen Pilot Project
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) announced it will launch the Cavendish NextGen Hydrogen Hub, the state’s first of its kind "green” hydrogen plant to generate less carbon in the environment.
Kellogg Launches GHG Reduction Reward Program For Farmers
Kellogg Company announced Kellogg's InGrained, a five-year program to partner with Lower Mississippi River Basin rice farmers to reduce their climate impact.
Weekend Reads: Harnessing Solar Power Without Direct Sunlight; The Year of Next-Generation Clean Tech
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 59: Microsoft and the Art of the Possible
In this episode, Smart Energy Voices presents the keynote speaker from the recent Renewable Energy Forum, Brian Janous - General Manager of Energy at Microsoft. As one of the world’s preeminent leaders in the energy transition, Microsoft is constantly innovating. Listen in as Brian provides a glimpse into the mindset and culture at Microsoft that has enabled its unique approach to innovation, including efforts to drive collaboration between peers, suppliers, and customers to enable broader adoption of renewable energy.
Huhtamaki to Cover 30% of US and Mexico Operations with Wind Energy
Huhtamaki announced Feb. 24 that it signed a 12-year VPPA for 42 MW of wind energy.
Chevron Invests in Carbon Capture
Chevron U.S.A. announced Feb. 24 that it has made an investment in an industrial carbon capture operation.
DHL Express to Equip Delivery Trucks with Rooftop Solar Panels
DHL Express plans to install solar panel units this year on trucks within its U.S. pickup and delivery fleet to support its emissions reduction and other climate goals.
Toyota Offers New EV Model Customers Free Charging Access
Toyota Motor North America announced Feb. 24 that it will soon offer drivers of its new battery-electric SUV complimentary charging through a partnership with a nationwide charging network.
Chipotle Ties Executive Bonuses to ESG Targets
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced Feb. 22 that it will begin to tie its 2022 ESG targets to executive compensation, either increasing or decreasing 2022 annual incentive bonuses by up to 15% based on their achievement.
PANGAIA Targets Net-Zero and 100% Renewables Use by 2025
PANGAIA announced Feb. 23 that it is committed to reaching net zero in its operational emissions and powering its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025.
Nouveau Monde Graphite Plans Net-Zero Overhaul of Operations
Nouveau Monde Graphite released Feb. 24 its plans to maintain its previously-reached carbon neutrality while it fully transitions to net-zero emissions by 2030.
Fresenius Medical Care Commits to 2040 Climate Neutrality
Fresenius Medical Care announced Feb. 22 that it is committed to becoming climate neutral in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040.
US Renewables Capacity Surpasses 200 GW, Despite Policy Setbacks
The U.S. surpassed more than 200 GW of total operating utility-scale clean energy capacity in 2021, but policy issues may be holding the industry back from its growth potential, according to a new report.
Houston Dynamos Stadium to Undergo Energy Upgrades
The Houston Dynamo Football Club will soon be sourcing clean energy for its operations and undergoing energy upgrades at its main stadium in Texas.
U.S. Military Supplier Explores EV Conversion Technology
A supplier for the U.S. military will soon be joining a project to design and produce new technology that could convert military vehicles to electric models.
Cabot Properties Offers Tenants Real-Time Energy Use Data
Cabot Properties will soon offer its tenants at more than 70 properties across North America access to energy performance data that will help with the decarbonization of their buildings.
Meta Plans New Renewables-Powered Data Center in Idaho
Meta announced Feb. 16 that its newest data center will be located in Kuna, Idaho, through an investment of $800 million.
Hasbro Joins Science-Based Targets Initiative
Hasbro announced Feb. 22 that it has joined the Science Based Targets initiative and will set both 2030 and 2050 science-based emissions targets to be validated by the SBTi this year.
CoStar Outlines Energy-Saving Strategies in New Sustainability Report
CoStar Group cut its annual power consumption by more than 2,400 kW through the consolidation of data center locations.
Wheels Donlen Offers EV Charging Options to Fleet Operators
Wheels Donlen customers will soon have access to a nationwide EV charging network and at-home charging technology.
Port of Corpus Christi to House Green Hydrogen
Texas’ Port of Corpus Christi could soon be the location of a green hydrogen production, storage, transportation and export operation.
Rio Tinto Explores Renewables Opportunities in Tasmania
Rio Tinto and the Tasmanian Government announced Feb. 20 a new partnership to investigate opportunities for decarbonizing industrial sectors in the region.
Details Announced for SED's Net Zero Forum
Smart Energy Decisions announces the premiere of the Net Zero Forum, a new event set for September 12-14, 2022 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Shiseido Adds Environmental Requirements to Procurement Strategy
Shiseido released new environmental requirements for its suppliers as a way to more thoroughly incorporate sustainability into all aspects of its business.
Consumers Energy to Expand Michigan EV Charging Network
Michigan EV drivers will soon have access to an additional 200 EV charging stations across the state through a new installation initiative by Consumers Energy.
Westlake Pursues 20% Emissions Cut
Westlake Corporation announced Feb. 21 that it plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions per ton of production by 20% between 2016 and 2030.
ATL Adopts City of Atlanta's 2050 Net Zero Goal
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) announced Feb. 11 that it is committed to sourcing 100% renewable energy by 2035 and reaching net-zero operations by 2050, aligning with the City of Atlanta’s same goals.
