Energy Management Articles
Cross Sector Peer Exchange: Geothermal Systems
During a recent peer exchange, Better Buildings partners from the healthcare and higher education sectors discussed geothermal district heating and cooling. Topics included funding opportunities and avenues for such projects, as well as successes and barriers encountered during project planning, design, and implementation phases.
Avaya Formalizes Emission Reduction Targets
Avaya announced its emission reduction targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by fiscal year 2030 from a fiscal year 2020 base year were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in August 2023.
NY Allocates $100 Million for Zero-Emission School Buses
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $100 million will be allocated on a statewide basis for zero-emission school buses in the first round of funding available for these buses under the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Act of 2022.
REI Co-Op’s Net Zero Targets Approved by SBTi
REI Co-Op, a specialty outdoor retailer, announced that the Science Based Target initiative approved the retailer's net-zero targets.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Uses Renewable Diesel
The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, announced the passenger rail fleet is being powered by a more sustainable fuel alternative.
Microsoft Purchases SAF Certificates
Microsoft announced a long-term agreement to accelerate the decarbonization of corporate air travel and its supply chain cargo through the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates.
Illinois Adds Rooftop Community Solar Arrays
Illinois will add 18 megawatts of new rooftop community solar arrays throughout the state for residential and commercial customers.
Randy Marion Automotive Group Receives EV Trucks
The Randy Marion Automotive Group received an order of 10 Class 3 EV Cab Chassis Trucks.
Advancion Sets 2030 Goals
Advancion Corporation announced its 2030 goals aimed at reducing water, waste, energy and GHG intensity by 10%.
2023 Net Zero Forum Fall Wrap-up
The Net Zero Forum Fall event once again gathered Smart Energy Decisions’ community of energy customers, suppliers, and industry experts to participate in educational sessions, 1:1 meetings, and networking opportunities, all with the goal of helping energy customers create and implement Net Zero and other sustainability strategies for their organizations.
DOE Allocates $22 Million for Smart Manufacturing
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $22 million in funding for 12 state-run programs to accelerate smart manufacturing at small- and medium-sized facilities.
Surge Energy US Lowers Emissions
Surge Energy US Holdings Company continued utilization of dual fuel completion fleets, which led to a reduction in GHG emissions of approximately 14,000 MT CO2e in 2021 and 2022.
Advanced Drainage Systems Will Submit SBTi Goals for Approval
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., a provider of water management solutions, continued progress toward establishing Science Based Targets to reduce absolute GHG emissions by 31% and toward a 16% reduction in emissions intensity in fiscal 2023.
BACARDÍ Rum Aims to Lower Emissions by 50% in Puerto Rico
Bacardi, a privately held international spirits company, announced the opening of its new Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system in Puerto Rico, which will lower GHG emissions of the BACARDÍ rum brand by half.
