Energy Management Articles
Smart Energy Voices Episode 96 - Heard at Net Zero Forum: Insights from the Healthcare 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 focuses on energy customers in healthcare. The interviews feature Scott Czubkowski, the National Director of Energy and Facility Performance at Medxcel Facilities, and Cory Pouliot, the Senior Director of Facilities Operations at Boston Medical Center.
Toyota Boshoku America Signs REC Purchase Agreement
Toyota Boshoku America, Inc. (TBA), a global automotive interior systems supplier, announces the signing of a 12-year agreement to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs).
Össur's Targets Validated by SBTi
Össur, a global provider of mobility solutions that help people live a Life Without Limitations®, announced today that the company's emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
HSBC Enters Partnership for Climate Tech
HSBC announced a partnership to increase climate mitigation and resilience through financing.
MetLife Investment Management Adds Solar in California
MetLife Investment Management (MIM) signed an agreement to install a 2.2 megawatt solar project and 510 kWh battery energy storage system at Intersect.
Cencora’s Goals Approved by SBTi
Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), a global healthcare company, announced its near-term science-based emissions target has been set and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Warrior Met Coal Lowers Emissions by 13%
Warrior Met Coal, a supplier to the global steel industry, achieved a 13% reduction in total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, plus a 16% reduction in methane emissions as compared to the 2021 baseline.
Equinix Adds Over 150MW of Clean Energy to Portfolio
Equinix, Inc., a global digital infrastructure company, executed a new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in Australia.
GM Signs Cathode Material Supply Deal
General Motors (GM) has signed a long-term cathode material supply contract worth KRW 25 trillion.
Mitsubishi's New Emissions Goals Validated by SBTi
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced its has updated its GHG emissions-reduction targets through 2030 for its corporate group, which have been certified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
USPS Sets 2030 Sustainability Goals
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced a set of new sustainability targets for fiscal year 2030 to reduce GHG emissions and waste at all levels of the organization's operations.
Adient Lowers Emissions by 34%
Adient, a global leader in automotive seating, lowered its global Scope 1 and 2 absolute CO2e emissions by 34% as of Sept. 30, 2023 (using 2019 as its base year). As of the same date, 26% of Adient's total electricity consumption globally is attributable to renewable sources.
Net Zero Forum Spring Features the Lone Star State
Smart Energy Decisions’ Net Zero Forum Spring will highlight its location in Texas by providing content specific to the area, offering insights and connections that can be applied throughout the country. The Forum is set for February 26-28 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, The Woodlands, Texas.
Mississippi State U Adds Solar Project
Mississippi State University added a solar facility on its campus in addition to other projects to lower its emissions.
Lanzajet’s Ethanol SAF Facility Opens
LanzaJet, a sustainable fuels producer, announced the opening of its Freedom Pines Fuels, the first global ethanol to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility.
Cardinal Health Lowers Emissions by 13%
Cardinal Health lowered its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 13% from a fiscal 2019 base year, achieving progress toward its fiscal 2030 50% reduction goal.
Illinois Adds Five Community Solar Projects
A portfolio of five community solar projects in Illinois with a combined capacity of 19 megawatts is scheduled to be finished in 2024.
Lamborghini Seeks to Reduce Emissions by 40%
Automobili Lamborghini, a Sant’Agata Bolognese carmaker, has extended its decarbonization program to the entire value chain and seeks to lower total enterprise emissions by 40% for each vehicle by 2030.
Case Study: Federal Aviation Administration —Oklahoma City, OK
The Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City is a Federal Aviation Administration facility that hosts over 6,300 employees with an annual operating budget of over $1 billion — and the first U.S. Department of Transportation facility to officially establish an energy management system and become 50001 Ready under the U.S. Department of Energy's program to promote sustained energy and GHG savings. Read this case study from Better Buildings for key takeaways from the program's success.
Medallia Sets 2040 Goals, Signs Wind VPPA
Medallia, Inc., a global customer and employee experience company, announced a commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040.
Kraft Heinz Enters Partnership for UK Green Hydrogen
The Kraft Heinz Company has signed an agreement to study the development of a renewable green hydrogen plant at its Kitt Green manufacturing plant in Wigan, Greater Manchester.
Grant Thornton’s Targets Approved by SBTi
Grant Thornton LLP, a provider of audit and assurance, tax and advisory services, received approval for its GHG emissions reduction targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Weekend Reads: Renewables' Role in Pandemic Recovery Efforts; Introducing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Aircrafts
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Electricity 2024: Analysis and Forecast to 2026
Global electricity demand is expected to grow at a faster rate over the next three years as the clean energy transition gathers speed, with all the additional demand forecast to be covered by technologies that produce low-emissions electricity, according to Electricity 2024, the latest edition of the IEA's annual analysis of electricity market developments and policies, providing forecasts for demand, supply and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the sector through 2026.
Estes Adds Two Rooftop Solar Installations
Estes, a privately-owned freight carrier in North America, added two rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installations at Estes’ terminals in Lakewood and Pine Brook, New Jersey.
Sempra Infrastructure Signs MOU to Advance Clean Energy Efforts
Sempra Infrastructure, an energy infrastructure company and subsidiary of Sempra, announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
GEODIS Seeks to Lower Emissions by 42%
GEODIS, a global logistics service provider, pledged to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% and reduce the carbon intensity of subcontracted transport (Scope 3) by 30% by 2030 compared to 2022.
Google Signs European PPAs, Adds 700 MW Clean Power
Google announced power purchase agreements for more than 700 megawatts of clean energy — including the largest offshore wind projects to date in The Netherlands.
OKI Receives SBTi Validation
OKI, a Japanese information and telecommunication manufacturer, received SBTi certification for its FY2030 GHG emission reduction targets.
Wolfson Hospital Switches to Electric Heat
Wolfson Hospital, a public medical center located near Tel Aviv in Holon, Israel, signed a definitive agreement for a seven-year $3.55 million project to receive electric process heat.
