Better Plants 2021 Progress Update

October 27, 2021

As of October 2021, more than 250 companies have partnered with DOE in the Better Plants Program and Challenge. The Better Plants 2021 Progress Update reports that, to date, partners have saved more than $9 billion dollars and 1.9 quadrillion Btus of energy. Over 60 partners have met their initial energy reduction goals, and many have gone on to set new goals with the U.S Department of Energy. In 2021, twenty new companies joined the program, seven Better Plants partners achieved their energy intensity reduction goals and three partners that previously achieved their energy-intensity reduction goals repledged with new goals.

Spotlight

Enviva

Enviva is the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. We manufacture our wood pellets using sustainable practices while maintaining and improving the health of our forests and reducing greenhouse gas emissions on a lifecycle basis around the world. Our wood pellets are exported through our deep-water marine terminals to customers in the United Kingdom, the European Union, Japan, and beyond, helping to accelerate the energy transition and de-fossilize hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, lime, chemicals, and aviation fuels.

OTHER WHITEPAPERS

Xpore SUSTAINABILITY WHITE PAPER

whitePaper | February 24, 2022

Xpore is a pioneer of technological solutions for the textile industry. Created around the “Adventure for Life” mantra, we’re on a mission to advance high-performance textile solutions in an eco-sustainable way. Every aspect of our proprietary products and manufacturing processes is built on robust, sustainable principles. Our nanoporous membrane, adhesives, and lamination technologies are non-toxic and free of PFCs and solvents - a perfect alternative to existing ePTFE and PU-based products.

Sustainable Energy for All of Earth

whitePaper | April 15, 2023

On March 1, 2023, Tesla presented Master Plan Part 3 – a proposed path to reach a sustainable global energy economy through end-use electrification and sustainable electricity generation and storage. This paper outlines the assumptions, sources and calculations behind that proposal. Input and conversation are welcome.

The Incredible ULCS – Ultra Low Cost Solar

whitePaper | August 24, 2023

Urgent action must be taken to accelerate Australia’s progress towards 43 per cent emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050. Solar photovoltaics (PV) will be one of the most important technologies to achieve decarbonisation of the global energy system, however, a step change in costs is needed to unlock its full potential.

Smart Installation of the Future

whitePaper | April 3, 2022

You never know what tomorrow may bring. When your existing infrastructure is smarter and better prepared for the future, you can provide our military forces the support they need to deter war and protect our nation’s security. Siemens helps Federal agencies across the country make their facilities smarter, more resilient, and more responsive. Smart infrastructure solutions enhance the way we live and work by intelligently connecting energy systems, buildings, and the people who occupy them. Smart solutions capture and exchange data among automation control and multiple building systems in ways that help you meet your energy reduction, sustainability, and resiliency goals.

Make Your Switches the Control Hub for Energy Savings

whitePaper | November 24, 2022

In today’s economic climate, you’re looking for new ways to save your organization money and reduce the operating expenses of your IT networks. It’s likely you are also prioritizing sustainability to improve your company’s brand image, ensure regulatory compliance, and maximize efficiencies for resources like energy. As the world becomes more connected, technologies like cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), and networking create new opportunities to enable a sustainable future.

Decentralized Energy White Paper: Adaptive Local EnergyCommunities

whitePaper | October 7, 2022

The decarbonization targets and the development of renewable and low carbon technologies are changing the electricity systems in UK and worldwide. The sustainable implementation of this changes in the energy markets can be achieved only if the consumers/ prosumers are rightly incentivised. Furthermore, the integration of the system, transmission and distribution network operators in the overall local energy portfolio is crucial for the successful and practical operation of the smart local energy systems (SLES).

Energy

Better Plants 2021 Progress Update