Energy Management Articles
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.
Panda Express to Lower Energy Use, Optimize Consumption
Panda Express, an Asian dining concept with about 2,500 U.S. locations, signed an agreement to optimize energy consumption and lower energy costs.
Rockwell Automation Joins SBTi, UN Global Compact
Rockwell Automation, a company that provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions to manufacturers, joined the UN Global Compact and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as part of its new 2023 ESG initiatives.
Fresno EOC Electrifies Shuttle Fleet, Adds Solar
The board of the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) approved a partnership to implement its turnkey fleet electrification program for the organization’s 50-shuttle fleet.
Bloomberg Signs Solar PPA
Bloomberg, a global media company, signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 80 MW of renewable energy generated by the Mockingbird Solar Center, currently under construction near Paris, Texas.
Net Zero Forum Spring Expands Educational Program
Smart Energy Decisions (SED) announced additions to the conference program for Net Zero Forum Spring, to be held February 26-28, 2024 in The Woodlands, TX.
Beverly Hilton, Waldorf Astoria Hotels Lower Emissions
The Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria installed an energy-savings solution at their hotels that lowers the need for air conditioning during peak electric demand, reducing GHG emissions, energy use and costs.
Postal Service Adds EVs, Charging Stations
The United States Postal Service (USPS) unveiled its first set of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its South Atlanta Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC). Additional charging stations will be installed at hundreds of new S&DCs across the U.S. in 2024.
Weekend Reads: How Costly is the Energy Transition, Really?; Taylor Swift Divides Climate Advocates
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Google Builds Data Center With Off-Site Heat Recovery
Google announced it has begun construction on a new data center in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire that will handle off-site heat recovery.
Amazon Continues to Add Solar, Wind Power
Amazon increased its renewable portfolio by investing in more than 100 new solar and wind energy projects in 2023 and now has over 500 solar and wind projects globally.
Pentagon, Federal Buildings to Install Solar Panels
The Pentagon plans to install solar panels as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s program that will allocate $104 million for energy conservation and clean energy projects at 31 federal facilities.
Trafigura to Purchase CDR Credits
Trafigura, a global commodities group, announced that it has agreed to purchase carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits.
Net Zero for Water? It’s More Complicated Than That
As net zero emissions becomes the standard for sustainability-minded corporations worldwide, this carbon mindset is being misapplied to water as we hear more and more about “net zero water.” In this column from The Water Council, learn why organizations need to apply a true water stewardship approach.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Upgrades Fleet, Tests Alternative Fuels
Genesee & Wyoming Inc., which owns or leases more than 100 freight railroads, continued to upgrade its North American locomotive fleet to reduce fuel consumption and minimize emissions.
Prince William County Public Schools Sign PPA
Prince William County Public Schools in Virginia, which has nearly 90,000 students, signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Votorantim Cimentos Purchases 100 MW of Solar
Votorantim Cimentos, a construction materials and sustainable solutions company, signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to purchase 100 MW of solar energy over the course of the next 15 years.
Wolfson Hospital Switches to Low-Carbon Electric Heat
The Wolfson Hospital in Holon, Israel will deploy low-carbon electric heat as part of a new project.
AstraZeneca, Lonza, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Roche Sign RE Agreement
AstraZeneca, Lonza, Novartis, Novo Nordisk and Roche signed a three-year renewable energy supply agreement for 200 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of green power annually, starting in 2024.
2024 Report: The State of Corporate Sustainability
The 2024 State of Corporate Sustainability Report serves as a reflection of the biggest trends, drivers, and challenges facing energy, facility, and sustainability teams. This year's data regarding the current state of sustainability reporting and energy management reflects the experience and insight of 240+ industry professionals working at respected organizations in multiple sectors. Explore the results of this research, the fifth collaboration between Atrius®, part of Acuity Brands, and Smart Energy Decisions.
Oregon, Washington School Districts Receive EPA Grants for Buses
The Environmental Protection Agency announced that Washington and Oregon will switch from diesel-powered buses and receive $51,148,500 for the purchase of 144 clean school buses.
DePue, Illinois Adds Solar Farm
A 26.3 megawatt (MW DC) 20 MW AC solar farm in DePue, Illinois was completed.
World Economic Forum: Retrofitting Buildings Could Lower Energy Intensity by 40%
Retrofitting existing buildings could lower their energy intensity by nearly 40%, according to the World Economic Forum’s Transforming Energy Demand report.
KIRCHHOFF Automotive to Deploy Green Steel
KIRCHHOFF Automotive, a global automotive supplier, signed a seven-year agreement for the delivery of near zero emissions steel from Boden.
Whirlpool Corporation Installs RE at Ohio Plants
Whirlpool Corporation announced that the company entered into agreements to add solar and wind power at its Findlay and Clyde, Ohio operations.
LA School District Adds Electric Buses to Fleet
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) ordered 180 electric zero-emission school buses to assist the school district in transitioning to 100% electric student transportation.
New York State Receives Federal Funding for EV Charging
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York state received $15 million in federal funding to build out electric vehicle charging.
Weekend Reads: West Virginia Makes the Solar Switch; US Emissions Reductions Fall Short of Goals
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
DOE Sees Progress in Launching Hydrogen Projects
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that 2023 was a big year for clean hydrogen, as the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs prepare to begin hydrogen demonstration projects, while other partnerships were created and investments were made in the sector.
Rayonier Sets Decarbonization Strategy
Rayonier Inc. announced its commitment to The Climate Pledge and plans to implement various decarbonization strategies.