Category Archives: Carbon Management

FedEx Express Launches Zero-Emission All-Electric Vehicle Fleet in Hong Kong

by 3BL Media Press Release
Posted on April 4, 2013 by 3BL Media Press Release

HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2013 /3BL Media/ – FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, today announced the expansion of its alternative-energy vehicle fleet with the introduction of 10 new all-electric commercial vehicles for use in Hong Kong. This is the first fleet of zero-emission all-electric vehicles for FedEx in Asia Pacific. Continue reading →

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ChargePoint Applauds NYC’s Mayor Bloomberg’s Call for Electric Vehicle Readiness

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on February 15, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer

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CAMPBELL, Calif.–()–New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has laid out a bold plan to make 20 percent of New New York City parking spaces electric vehicle (EV) ready. ChargePoint congratulates Mayor Bloomberg for his vision.

Mayor Bloomberg laid out his plan today in his State of the City address. It calls for the creation of 10,000 EV ready spaces over the next seven years. New York is a leader in electric vehicle adoption rates, with 2,598 registered vehicles as of January, 2013, up 76 percent from just three months ago. Continue reading →

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REC Solar Slashes Energy Costs for Two California Farms

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on February 13, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer

solar_wallpaperSAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.–()–REC Solar, a leader in solar system design and installation, today announced the completion of solar energy systems for two California farms totaling one megawatt of electricity. Peter Rabbit Farms in Coachella and Amaral Ranches in the Imperial Valley have joined the ranks of growers, cold storage and food processing facilities that are “harvesting the sun” to hedge against rising electricity costs and save money.

With the completion of these systems, Peter Rabbit Farms and Amaral Ranches align with more than 300 California farmers and ranchers now utilizing solar energy to reduce utility bills. Agriculture represents nearly 30% of California’s commercial solar capacity, according to PV Solar Report, and experts anticipate the sector will continue to gain strength. Continue reading →

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Coalition Launches Literacy Campaign About Energy

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on January 29, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer

sss3SAN DIEGO, Calif.–()–Did you know that 40 percent of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while they are turned off? Did you also know that the amount of energy consumed by U.S. homes for air conditioning has doubled in the last 12 years, to 317 billion kilowatt hours? Continue reading →

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Energy Points Launches Application for Integrated Environmental Reporting

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on January 22, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer

Energy_Points_Corporate_Logo_(Drop)BOSTON–()–Energy Points today unveiled EnergyPoints™ Integrated Reports, a new application that enables businesses to issue a single, integrated sustainability report that clearly conveys both the financial and environmental impact of the company’s energy and resource consumption. EnergyPoints Integrated Reports is based on the company’s proprietary analytics platform, which converts all resources (water, fuel, waste, electricity and natural gas) into a single, universal unit of measurement.

Environmental performance has emerged as a critical driver of shareholder value and customer loyalty, and is increasingly viewed by executives as being intertwined with commercial success. According to a new report from the Governance & Accountability Institute, 53 percent of the 500 companies indexed by Standard and Poor’s issued sustainability reports in 2011, up from 19 percent the previous year. The study also found that companies issuing sustainability reports attracted more investment dollars and offered shareholders better returns than competitors that failed to report1. Continue reading →

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Consumer Support for Clean Energy Held Steady in 2012

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on January 8, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer

energy-efficient-house-mediumBOULDER, Colo.–()–After facing several challenges in 2012, including the demise of some high-profile solar energy firms, continued political inaction on climate change and energy policy, and concerns around smart grids/smart meters and consumer privacy, the U.S. clean energy industry is seeking to rebound in 2013. According to a new white paper from Pike Research, a part of Navigant’s Energy Practice, after declining sharply from 2009 to 2011, consumer support for clean energy concepts has essentially stabilized. The survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in the fall of 2012 found that the average percentage of consumers with a “very favorable” or “favorable” view of 13 clean energy concepts stands at 42 percent. Continue reading →

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Technology from Emerson to Help Manage Clean Energy in California

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on December 10, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

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PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), has been selected to provide its Ovation™ control and optimization technology for two renewable energy projects being developed by EDF Renewable Energy, the U.S. unit of French energy company EDF Energies Nouvelles. The contract was awarded by global engineering, project management, and construction company Bechtel.

The 110-megawatt (MW) Catalina Solar and 140-MW Pacific Wind projects are located in Kern County, California.

Emerson’s Ovation system will play a key role in adjusting electrical output as directed by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) – a task that is becoming more important as renewable energy sources provide an increasing share of electricity to the grid. For example, if CAISO needs to curtail the output of the coordinated operation to maintain grid stability, the Ovation system will calculate the most economical way to achieve the new megawatt target. Continue reading →

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SCA and E.ON sign agreement on wind power joint venture

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on December 7, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

SCA (STO:SCAA)(STO:SCAB) signed a joint venture agreement with E.ON today, through which E.ON will develop a number of wind power projects together with SCA.

The joint venture includes the areas operated by SCA Vind up until the licence application: Hästkullen and Björnlandhöjden in Härnösand, and Kramfors and Timrå municipalities. The agreement also covers wind power projects in southern Ånge and in Ljusdal.

“The joint venture includes approximately 270 wind power stations and a total energy production of more than 2 TWh, corresponding to the electricity required for warming 100,000 Swedish households,” says Head of SCA Energy, Åke Westberg.

Future investment decisions can be expected by 2014 or 2015 at the earliest. The project is expected to be in operation by 2016 to 2017 at the earliest. Continue reading →

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