Owens Corning Insulation Products Are First to Be Certified as Made With 100% Wind-Powered Electricity and Reduced Embodied Carbon

Thu, 11/09/2017 - 18:00

Owens Corning announced three types of commercial and residential insulation, independently certified as made with renewable energy, are available for specification and purchase. These products represent the first ever to have met the requirements of SCS Global Services’ certification protocol to validate electricity used to make them is 100% wind powered, which, in turn, reduces their carbon footprint.

What Utilities Can Learn From Massachusetts’s Largest Energy Storage Project

Thu, 11/09/2017 - 12:30

ENGIE North America and Holyoke Gas & Electric have just announced a contract for the largest utility-scale energy storage project in Massachusetts at the Mt. Tom Solar facility. What is the significance of this milestone?

COP23 is Here: What is Schneider Electric Doing to Tackle Climate Change?

Thu, 11/09/2017 - 23:55

Schneider Electric, which has been at the forefront of sustainability efforts for more than a decade, has made significant progress on its 10 Commitments for Sustainability since 2015. Schneider Electric uses 16 indicators from the Planet & Society Barometer to measure its commitment to sustainable development. In October 2017, Schneider Electric announced that it exceeded its barometer target for 2017; a quarter ahead of schedule.

Cool Effect’s Smart Vision of How to Improve the Planet – One Carbon Credit at a Time

Wed, 11/08/2017 - 15:55

Carnival Cruise Line Signs Agreement With Shell to Fuel North America’s First LNG-Powered Cruise Ships

Wed, 11/08/2017 - 11:50

Carnival Cruise Line, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) and the world's most popular cruise line, today announced it has signed an agreement with Shell NA LNG, LLC (Shell) to be its supplier of marine liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power North America’s first fully LNG-powered cruise ships. Under this framework agreement, Shell will supply Carnival Cruise Line with fuel for its two new LNG-powered ships expected to launch in 2020 and 2022 and to be homeported in North America.

Trane Acquires CALMAC Corporation, a Leading Energy Storage Company

Wed, 11/08/2017 - 10:30

Trane®, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, announced that it has acquired CALMAC® Corporation, a privately held company specializing in cool energy technologies including IceBank® storage tanks.

Sustainability at Fetzer Vineyards: A Regenerative Approach to Enhancing Environment and Communities

Wed, 11/08/2017 - 08:00

Fetzer Vineyards, a pioneer in sustainable winegrowing, announces the release of Road to Regeneration: Corporate Consciousness Report, highlighting key milestones achieved through 2016 and plans for a Net Positive future.

Global Forces Drive Natural Gas Supply and Demand

Wed, 11/08/2017 - 09:00

As much as recent natural gas industry dynamics are influenced by price, the reality is that the global market always is truly driven by supply and demand. Where gas reserves reside, where energy demand is needed, and how supply is being transported all tell a more holistic story of the market’s dynamics. The current disparity in supply and demand is giving natural gas buyers the upper hand in negotiating contracts and is affecting how organizations throughout the value chain are planning for the future.

The World Business Council Releases New Report on How Low-carbon Microgrids Benefit Commercial and Industrial Companies

Tue, 11/07/2017 - 08:20

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) releases its new guide “Microgrids for commercial and industrial companies.” Presented by ABB, CLP Group, Eaton Corporation, EDP, Enel Group and Schneider Electric, the report explains when, why and how commercial and industrial (C&I) companies can benefit from low-carbon microgrids.

Black & Veatch: LNG Technology, Infrastructure Requirements Push Collaborative Natural Gas Solutions

Tue, 11/07/2017 - 09:00

The newly released 2017 Strategic Directions: Natural Gas Industry Report by Black & Veatch examines how organizations are planning for long-term, sustainable operations that can accommodate rising supplies and deliver them to markets eager to use natural gas as a cheaper and cleaner power generation source.