Energy Management Articles

Smart Energy Decisions celebrated Earth Week with the release of its second annual Sustainability Report, demonstrating a continued commitment to progress on initiatives across three key sustainability sectors: environmental, social, and governance.

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum presented by Chandra Farley, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Atlanta. Chandra talks about the importance of public-private partnerships, the value of positive pressure, and viewing sustainability through the lens of environmental justice.

Emera Inc. made a 41% reduction in CO2 emissions across Emera’s operations from 2005 levels and reduced the use of coal in generation by 68% since 2005.

Newmont Corporation reported progress on its renewable energy projects at Boddington and Tanami in Australia that have the potential to reduce emissions by up to one million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

Arconic Corporation plans to seek a 30% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions intensity and a 10% reduction in energy intensity by 2030 compared to a base year of 2021.

Forbright Bank announced it maintained carbon neutrality in its operational footprint for the second year in a row.

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has begun installation of an on-site solar field at its Delaware, Ohio facility to support a microgrid demonstration initiative.

With a focus on integrating ESG priorities into its business, The Hershey Company announced a goal is to reduce its environmental impact with a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030.

California public transit provider, Foothill Transit, will add 19 hydrogen fuel cell buses to its fleet.

To meet the growing demand for clean energy, Volvo Group signed a long-term agreement to purchase 50% of the renewable electricity produced at a wind park in Sweden, which equates to ~230GWh/year, over a 10-year period starting in the last quarter of 2025.