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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.
Amkor Technology Submits Near-Term Targets to SBTi
Amkor Technology, Inc., a provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, announced that it committed to achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050.
Meta’s Arizona Data Center Adds Solar Power
Meta announced its Mesa data center will be supported by new solar energy from Salt River Project (SRP).
AT&T Adds Rivian EVs to Fleet
AT&T signed an agreement to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) through a pilot program aimed at lowering transport emissions.
CSG Sets 2035 Emission Goals
CSG, a software company that provides customer experience, billing and payments solutions, announced its commitment to achieve carbon neutrality in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2035.
Puget Sound Energy Develops Wind Farm
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced it is developing the Beaver Creek wind farm, a utility-scale wind project that will be located on the high plains in Stillwater County, Montana.
Microsoft to Digitize Carbon Capture and Storage Value Chain
Microsoft signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for its integrated cloud-based workflows to be used for the operation of Northern Lights, a CO2 transport and storage provider for cross-border carbon capture and storage (CCS).
GM and Komatsu Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Mining Truck
General Motors and Komatsu plan to develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck, an ultra-class haul truck.
Hawaiian Electric Adds Clean Energy Facilities
Hawaiian Electric Company will add clean energy facilities, including two facilities located on the island of O‘ahu.
Better Climate Challenge Road Show - Cleveland Edition
Season Two of the Better Climate Challenge Road Show heads to Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland-Cliffs, and City of Cleveland to get a firsthand look at the strategies and technologies these partners are deploying to accelerate decarbonization.
Graco Installs Solar at New Facility in Minnesota
Graco Inc., a manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, installed a 1.4-megawatt solar array at its new facility in Dayton, Minnesota that will supply 20% of the facility’s electricity needs.
University of Sheffield Adds Direct Air Capture Plant
The University of Sheffield’s Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) added a direct air capture (DAC) plant, which efficiently removes CO₂ from the atmosphere using renewable energy and water.
LSB Sets Emissions Reduction Goal for 2030
LSB, an ammonia producer, plans to lower the company’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions per ton of ammonia production by 25% by 2030.
Clario Reports Emissions Reductions
Clario, a healthcare research technology company that delivers endpoint technology solutions for clinical trials, reduced emissions by 47% (externally validated) from purchased electricity by increasing the usage of renewable energy sources.
The State of Decarbonization: A Closer Look at the Commercial Sector
In this final special addendum to Smart Energy Decisions' State of Decarbonization Report, A Closer Look at the Commercial Sector, we dive deeper into survey results from representatives of these operators who appear to be less advanced in setting emissions reduction goals than their peers.
Virgin Islands Add Battery Storage
The installment of battery energy storage solutions (BESS) in six solar parks across the U.S. Virgin Islands has begun. The solar array and BESS will boost the islands' decarbonization efforts by fulfilling 30% of its energy consumption through renewable sources.
ExxonMobil Boosts Emissions Investments
ExxonMobil will pursue over $20 billion in lower emissions opportunities through 2027, up $3 billion.
Bacardi Lowers Carbon Glass Bottle Production
Bacardi, a spirits company, completed a commercial production of glass spirits bottles fueled by hydrogen in a trial that took place earlier in December.
Amazon Increases European Rail and Sea Transportation by 50%
Amazon has partnered with European carriers to move products via more than 100 rail lanes and 300 sea routes to increase the number of customer deliveries and inventory transfers, which also lowers carbon emissions by almost 50%.
Weekend Reads: Texas is Going Green; Can Oysters Really Store Carbon?
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Unintended Consequences & Potential Solutions of Building Decarbonization: Part 2
Part 1 of IMT's "Unintended Consequences & Potential Solutions of Building Decarbonization" uncovered the effects of these efforts on community-based organizations and local governments. In Part 2 of this series, Giulianna Di Lauro explores potential solutions to these unintended harms. Spoiler alert: community leadership is the key!
Solar Posts 35% Jump in Q3 2023
The U.S. solar industry posted a 35% year-over-year increase in the third quarter of 2023 with the addition of 6.5 GW of new electric generating capacity. This increase is attributed, in part, to the implementation of federal clean energy policies.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Electrify Bus Fleet
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) in Charlotte, North Carolina announced the initial deployment of three electrified school buses and three chargers.
Humana Aims for 55% Emissions Reduction
Health insurance company Humana announced its commitment to reducing GHG emissions by 54.6 percent by 2032 from a 2019 base year.
ASICS Distribution Center Installs Second Solar Rooftop
ASICS, an athletic design and manufacturing company, has installed a second solar rooftop at its Byhalia Distribution Center in Byhalia, Mississippi.
Michigan to Convert State Fleet to ZEVs
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order to begin converting vehicles owned and used by the state to zero-emission vehicles.
Pilot Travel Centers Open New EV Charging Locations
Pilot Travel Centers LLC, General Motors, and EVgo Inc announced the first 17 locations of their national electric vehicle fast charging network are open for business.
Pearl Crop Inc. to Build 2.2 MW Commercial Solar Project
Pearl Crop, Inc., a food processing company with facilities spanning central California. announced a design build agreement for a 2.2 MWdc commercial solar project.
66% of Toyota and Lexus Models Now Offer Electric Options
Sixty-six percent of Toyota and Lexus models available for purchase in North America now have an electrified option, with more on the way.
Ford Pro Partners for 30,000 EV Charging Ports by 2030
Ford Pro, the Ford Motor Company’s commercial division, announced plans to partner with Xcel Energy to support the deployment of 30,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in Xcel Energy service territories across the U.S. by 2030.
