Energy Management Articles
Weekend Reads: Can the World Quit Oil?; Christmas Tree Growers Must Adapt
We wish you a very happy holiday season and a great 2024! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
United Natural Foods Adds Solar, Energy Efficiency Programs
Grocery wholesaler United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) completed a roof-mounted solar array installation - the largest to date - at its Howell, New Jersey distribution center.
ING Phasing Out Financing Oil and Gas Loans
European bank ING announced it is phasing out the financing of upstream oil and gas activities by 2040 and aiming to triple new financing for renewable energy by 2025.
NREL to Research Cooling Data Centers
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) joined a $40 million program led by the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to reconsider how components within data centers are cooled.
NY Adds EV Charging for School Buses
New York City School Bus Umbrella Services (NYCSBUS) announced the approval of charging infrastructure and automated load management (ALM) to support 25 electric school buses.
American Climate Corps Launches Information Sessions
The Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of steps to further advance the American Climate Corps, a workforce training and service initiative that will prepare young people for jobs in the clean economy.
Microsoft Deploys Carbon Removal Program
Microsoft entered into a multi-year offtake agreement to receive nature-based carbon removal derived entirely from an afforestation project based in the U.S.
Colorado Provides Funding for Agrivoltaics Grants
Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) Commissioner Kate Greenberg awarded $500,000 in grants to seven projects that demonstrate the use and benefits of agrivoltaics, which is the simultaneous use of land for solar energy production and agriculture.
DOE Funds Low-Carbon Projects in CA, ND, and TX
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) announced up to $890 million in funding for three projects to demonstrate technologies designed to capture, transport, and store carbon emissions.
Meta Adds Solar in Illinois and Arkansas
Meta procured 330 MW of renewable energy from three solar projects under development in Illinois and Arkansas.
Krispy Kreme Begins Measuring Emissions Output
Krispy Kreme, Inc. began to measure its energy footprint and carbon emissions in order to chart a path for lowering its GHG emissions.
Equinix Allocates $4.9 Billion for Energy Efficiency, PPAs
Equinix, Inc., a digital infrastructure company, announced the full allocation of $4.9 billion in investment-grade green bonds for green building projects, energy efficiency and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) projects.
Rio Tinto Kennecott Transitions to Renewable Diesel
Global mining group Rio Tinto will replace all of its diesel fuel with renewable diesel at its Kennecott copper operation in Utah starting in 2024.
STAG Adds Three Community Solar Rooftops
STAG Industrial, Inc. has completed three community solar projects hosted on its rooftops.
Hunt Military Communities Adds EV Charging
Hunt Military Communities (HMC), a provider of military housing, recently launched an electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot program that will provide Level-2 charging to residents at four military bases.
Case Study: Ford Motor Company - 50001 Ready
Plant energy efficiency is a priority for Ford Motor Company and is a key component of its sustainability commitment. Participation in the 50001 Ready program allowed Ford to update and better integrate the management systems approach into its energy. Read this case study to explore Ford's key takeaways in implementing a 5001 Ready Energy Management System.
LyondellBasell Signs Two Solar PPAs
LyondellBasell, a global leader in the chemical manufacturing industry, signed two power purchase agreements (PPA) in the U.S. increasing its total procured renewable electricity to 1,366 megawatts (MW).
Greenlane Collaborates on Charging for Heavy Duty Battery EVs
Greenlane, a public electric commercial truck charging network service provider, announced a collaboration to increase the development and installation of public charging infrastructure for Heavy Duty Battery Electric Vehicles (HD BEVs).
Hess Midstream Lowers Emissions by 7% in 2022
Hess Midstream LP lowered its GHG emissions in 2022 through several projects, including bringing online two new compressor stations, increasing existing capacity by 25%.
IRS Provides Guidance on SAF Credit
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Credit.
Precision Medicine Group Completes Energy Efficiency Projects
Precision Medicine Group (PMG), a provider of drug development and commercialization services, initiated various energy efficiency projects and standards across its facilities and measured associated emissions reductions from the baseline in 2023.
Boliden's Targets Approved by SBTi
Boliden, a mining and metals company, announced its climate targets were validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Crédit Agricole Accelerates Climate Commitments
Crédit Agricole Group announced a series of strategies for its financing portfolios to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Army Adds Solar, Battery Storage Projects
The U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy announced initiatives, including battery storage development for grid stability, to support its energy resilience and climate goals.
2023 DEI Impact Awards
The DEI Impact Awards Report celebrates the winners of Smart Energy Decisions' inaugural program to honor efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in clean energy.
Weekend Reads: Women Underrepresented in Green Jobs; Heat Pumps Spur Minnesota's Energy Transition
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Holiday Inn Express, Best Western Hotels Add EV Charging
Eight hotels, including Holiday Inn Express and Best Western, are adding electric vehicle charging infrastructure to their properties.
BCG Signs Agreement Redefining Carbon Removal
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a management consulting firm, entered into a collaboration with a 15-year strategic partnership agreement.
Aura’s Emission Data Verified
Aura, a safety solution for families, announced that it had achieved its first carbon neutrality goal, offsetting all Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions generated in 2022.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 93: DEI Impact Awards, Part 2
On this episode of Smart Energy Voices, we continue to highlight the winners of the 2023 DEI Impact Awards, recognizing power users driving the energy transition while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We speak with Sandeep Blah about the PSE&G Clean Energy Jobs Program, Bambi Ingram about the success and educational value of the UAB Solar House and Sustainable Community project, and Scott Gerba and Ashif Hassan about the Colin Powell Bloom Energy Fellowship. The DEI Impact Awards were sponsored by NRG.
