Welcome to the era of smarter, cleaner power

Scope 1 emissions include direct emissions owned or controlled by an entity. Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling. “Cummins has benefited greatly from its participation in the department's Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge to reduce our environmental footprint,” said Mark Dhennin, the company’s Director of Energy and

Distributed energy resources, or DERs, are small-scale electricity supply or demand resources that are interconnected to the electric grid. They are power generation resources and are usually located close to load centers, and can be used individually or in aggregate to provide value to the grid.  DERs include a variety of physical and virtual assets. Physical DERs are typically under 10 M

With a little more than one month left on the already tumultuous Atlantic hurricane season, not to mention the likelihood of severe winter storms on the horizon, now is the time for power outage preparation.  Preparing for long term outages is important, and if you have already taken the step to ensure continuous emergency power by purchasing a generator, consider the steps you need to tak

The seal recognizes businesses for their commitment to environmental sustainability and decarbonization. Speaking at an art museum not far from the global climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, the Prince of Wales called on all businesses to take a leadership role in the transition to a more sustainable, no-carbon future. “The Terra Carta Seal recognizes those organizations which have made a seri

Distributed energy resources, or DERs, have rapidly expanded over the past decade. Their expansion is one of the most significant changes that the power generation sector has experienced in that period.  If DERs are new to you, don’t forget to check out what are distributed energy resources and how they work before going ahead. Homeowners and businesses install DERs to reduce their

Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee is known for its live music, great food and all-night parties. In the heart of Beale Street is the SugaShack, a hot spot for live entertainment and food. The Suga Shack began as a Friday and Saturday night club in a Memphis café in 2014. By 2018, the SugaShack had outgrown hosting weekend concerts, so veteran Memphis entertainer and SugaShack owner Larry Springfi

Distributed energy resources, or DERs, are increasingly popular among utilities and wholesale electricity market participants.  DERs are a category of power generation resources defined by their size and their location. Definitions vary, but few physical DERs would be larger than a couple of megawatts. Diesel or natural gas generators, microturbines, run-of-the-river hydro units, solar arr

Internal combustion engines using traditional and alternative fuels are an integral part of life in all parts of the world. They are almost universally used in motor vehicles of all kinds, in power generation, and more. Traditionally, internal combustion engines run on liquid fuels. These fuels are distilled from petroleum. Think gasoline, diesel, kerosene or heavy fuel oil.  What are alte

Many businesses have made it a priority to reduce their carbon footprint. Multiple ways to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are available to business owners.  One is to purchase carbon offsets—pay someone else to reduce emissions on your behalf. Another is to use less energy, for example, have employees travel less often, or by improving the energy efficiency of a building. Using low-

Our battery technology will be powering public transportation in Canada! Today, Canadian bus manufacturer Letenda announced that Cummins has been selected to power their new battery electric demonstrator vehicle, the Electrip® transit bus. The Electrip® is a 30-foot, zero-emissions transit bus that is expected be unveiled in early 2022.  Specifically designed for the North American region,

Brazil - with a population of 211 million inhabitants and more than 2,500 Cummins employees – was one of the countries most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  After seeing that vaccination was not advancing in Brazil at the same pace as in other countries in the region, a group of women entrepreneurs came together to create the United Movement for the Vaccine (Movimento Unidos Pela Vacina

What is power-to-x? “Power-to-x” refers to a series of techniques and pathways allowing to convert, store and utilize renewable electrical energy. Power-to-x is specifically applicable when there is an excess of renewable electricity produced from solar or wind resources. Rather than be wasted—the specific industry term for this is “curtailed”—the excess electricity is used productively. The “x

How did you discover Cummins as a place to develop your career? I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands, troubleshooting, creating new processes. I got my associate degree at Ivy Tech in Columbus, Indiana, and I’m currently working on my bachelor’s in engineering technology at Indiana State University. I have two brothers who work at Cummins, one as a Lead Engineer and the other as an Executi

On Oct. 15, Clessie Lyle Cummins was honored at a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially announcing the opening of the American Trucking and Industry Leader (ATIL) Hall of Fame. “Father of the Highway Diesel Engine” Clessie Lyle Cummins, founder of the Cummins Engine Company and Jack and Gus Mack, founders of Mack Trucks were the first inductees into the newly established Hall of Fame Class. The ce

When you think of a machine powered by Cummins, our engines working hand-in-hand with wind power to move a vessel is likely not the first thing that comes to mind. Nevertheless, the Cummins Marine 4.5 engine is on course to set sail next summer powering the sailing superyacht.  The vessel is currently under construction in Cape Town, South Africa, and will be ready to house our smallest ma

The company has been accepted into two influential groups promoting climate action ahead of the global COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland (U.K.) starting Oct. 31. The Business Ambition for 1.5°C encourages companies to set robust emission reduction goals for greenhouse gases (GHGs) using science-based targets aligned to the 2015 Paris Climate Accords. As a member of that group, the compa

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been aggressively reducing diesel engine emissions over the last 25 years, and Cummins Inc. has committed to developing the technology to meet these requirements. These regulations have been embraced within the oil & gas industry, as the sector continues the journey to reduce its environmental impact.  The EPA’s latest Tier 4 final emission

Fuel cells aren’t new. In fact, the first reference to hydrogen fuel cells appears in 1838 in the December issue of The London and Edinburgh Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science. Almost 200 years later, the world is recognizing fuel cells as a key technology to unlocking a carbon-neutral future. Here is what they are, how they work and two fuel cell types that Cummins is investing in.