Energy Management Articles
DENSO to Improve Energy Efficiency at Michigan Plant
DENSO, a mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for vehicles, entered into a partnership to increase the sustainability of operations at its thermal manufacturing facility in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Deadline Extended for Net Zero Forum Spring
The deadline for applications for energy customers to attend Net Zero Forum Spring has been extended to Friday, February 2. A limited number of grants are still available to cover all travel, accommodations, and conference costs for qualified energy customers, providing full access to the forum’s pre-scheduled supplier meetings, educational sessions, and networking events.
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Lowers GHG Emissions by 37%
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, an owner of urban and resort lifestyle hotels and resorts in the U.S., announced its achievements in lowering emissions at its properties, including a 37% reduction in GHG emission intensity per square foot, compared to the baseline year.
SKF Headed Towards 100% Renewable Electricity in US, Canada
SKF, a Swedish manufacturer and supplier of bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and maintenance and power transmission products, entered into two Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) purchase agreements in North America.
Microsoft Adds Soil Carbon Storage Credits
Microsoft signed an agreement to receive soil carbon drawdown credits.
Kellanova's Renewable Energy Usage to Reach 90% in 2024
Kellanova, formerly known as Kellogg Company, a global snacks manufacturer, announced that its North America manufacturing operations will achieve 90% renewable electricity by the end of 2024 through a previously signed virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).
EU Commission Adopts Rules Limiting Fluorinated Gases
The European Commission announced the adoption of strengthened rules on the use of fluorinated gases (F-gases) and ozone-depleting substances (ODS), which currently represent over 3% of the EU's total GHG emissions.
IFCO Receives SBTi Validation
IFCO, a provider of reusable packaging containers (RPCs), announced its emission targets for 2031 were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Universal Corporation Signs Solar PPA
Universal Corporation, a global leaf tobacco supplier, announced that the company entered into a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) to minimize GHG emissions.
Large-Scale Warehouse Rooftop Solar Project Launches in CA
A large rooftop solar panel system has been installed in the Northeast San Fernando Valley; the 1.5-megawatt solar array was constructed on top of a warehouse in Panorama City, California.
o9 Solutions' Goals Validated by SBTi
o9 Solutions, an enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision making, announced the submission of its science-based emission reduction targets was validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Smart Energy Decisions' Webinar Center
Catch up with the latest Smart Energy Decisions webcasts on-demand at the Webinar Center - your go-to resource for presentations you need to help you make the best decisions for your energy strategies. Recent webinars include "Achieving Energy Efficiency with Building Software," "Overcoming the Biggest Hurdle in Decarbonizing Buildings," "The 5 Energy Trends for 2023 and Beyond", "AI-based HVAC Management for Real-World Results," "The 2023 State of Corporate Sustainability," "Is Your Energy & Sustainability Data Financial Grade?" and "Delivering Sustainable Energy as a Service as the First Step Towards Net Zero Goals."
Case Study: Marriott Infrastructure Resilience & Adaptation (MIRA) Program
The Marriott Infrastructure Resilience and Adaptation (MIRA) Program is tasked with evaluating climate-related risks across the hotelier's global portfolio of nearly 8,600 properties across 139 countries and territories. This case study from Better Buildings explores MIRA's four-step strategy. results achieved, and keys to success.
Cleveland-Cliffs Completes Furnace Hydrogen Injection Trial
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. announced that it has successfully completed a hydrogen (H2) injection trial at its Indiana Harbor #7 blast furnace.
GM & Honda Partner for Hydrogen Fuel Plant
GM and Honda announced the start of production at their 50-50 joint venture production facility, Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC (FCSM), for the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell systems.
Weekend Reads: Extreme Weather Degrades PV Fleets Faster; UK Needs Workers to Fill Green Jobs
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
DOE Provides $9.8M in Vouchers for Cleantech Adoption
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) along with the Offices of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced 111 entities that will receive funding to advance their clean energy technologies.
H&M Group Signs PPAs for Three Solar Projects
H&M Group, a global fashion retailer, signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) for the construction of three solar parks in Sweden.
Catalent Sets 2030 Goals, Gets Validated by SBTi
Catalent, Inc., a company enabling pharma, biotech, and consumer health partners to optimize product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply, announced its targets to lower GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 42% by 2030.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast Episode 95: Heard at Net Zero Forum: Insights from the Commercial Sector
At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions conducted live interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This episode of the Heard at NZF mini-series features interviews with energy customers in the commercial space. The guests are Joshua Witte, Director of Energy Sustainability and ESG at Dollar Tree stores, Rebecca Hensley, Senior Manager of Environment Programs at CSX, and Gary Hilberg, Chief Sustainability Officer at Local Bounti.
Warren Woods Schools to Start Efficiency Programs
The Warren Woods Public Schools in Warren, Michigan signed an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC).
HSBC Stops Financing Oil & Gas Projects
HSBC, an investment bank, announced it will no longer provide new lending or capital markets finance for the specific purpose of projects pertaining to new oil and gas fields and related infrastructure projects when the primary use is in conjunction with new fields.
CVS Health Adds Two Renewables Projects
CVS Health announced it has entered into two agreements for the purchase of 264,000-megawatt hours' worth of zero-emission renewable energy.
University of California Riverside Develops Tech to Lower Emissions
The University of California Riverside (UCR) entered into a partnership to help develop and advance technologies that can significantly lower GHG and other emissions in natural gas generators.
Business Execs Optimistic About Investing in Clean Tech
Business leaders reported an increased level of optimism about their organizations' future growth in 2024 compared to 12 months ago, according to a report released by Capgemini Research Institute.
Rio Tinto Signs PPA, Plans to Build Australia's Largest Solar Farm
Rio Tinto, a metals and mining company, signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to purchase power for 25 years.
Bayer Adds Solar in New Jersey, California
Bayer, a healthcare and nutrition company, added two new solar energy projects to lower energy costs while increasing its use of renewable power.
A Federal Definition of Net Zero Emissions Buildings
Real estate actors, certifiers, advocates, and policymakers are increasingly using the term “net zero emissions building.” But, what precisely makes a building net zero emissions? As the U.S. Department of Energy looks for input, this column from IMT (Institute for Market Transformation) explores what you need to know about the proposed definition - and what is missing.
Heineken Launches Multi-Phase Decarbonization Program
Heineken, an international brewer, launched a long-term decarbonization program at its beer and malt production sites.
H2 Green Steel Raises €4 Billion for First-of-Its-Kind Plant
H2 Green Steel has signed definitive debt financing agreements for €4.2 billion in project financing for the world's first large-scale green steel plant in northern Sweden.
