Power & HVAC White Paper
Roadmap to Low-Emission and Zero-Emission Jobsites
4 practical steps to reducing emissions and the tools and equipment to make it happen
Overview
Meeting sustainability goals without sacrificing jobsite productivity starts with a strategic roadmap. This white paper delivers a data-driven, four-step approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions on your jobsites from identifying your biggest emission sources to implementing cleaner power generation, battery energy storage systems and electric equipment. Whether you're responding to project owner requirements or leading your own environmental initiatives, you'll discover practical, cost-effective solutions that preserve safety, maintain uptime and position your operation for the future of sustainable construction.
What You’ll Learn
Build your emissions reduction strategy with confidence. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to:
- Craft a data-driven emissions reduction strategy using telematics
- Evaluate cleaner power and equipment alternatives that maintain productivity
- Deploy solutions without capital investment through strategic rental partnerships
Meet Sustainability Goals Without Sacrificing Productivity
Get the data-driven roadmap to lower-emission jobsites with four practical steps to reduce GHGs, cut fuel costs and meet project owner requirements without sacrificing performance or safety.
Up to 80% emissions reduction
achieved by pairing a diesel generator with a battery energy storage system (BESS)
50-85% lower
GHG emissions with renewable diesel compared to traditional diesel fuel
Zero emissions
produced by hydrogen fuel cell generators, the only byproducts are water and heat
Key Topics
Identify the Biggest Opportunities for Improvement
Turn telematics data into actionable emissions insights with Total Control®'s Estimated Emissions dashboard
Embrace Power Generation Alternatives
From propane generators (17% less GHG than diesel) to zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells, explore the full spectrum of cleaner power options
Leverage Battery Energy Storage
Deploy stand-alone batteries and hybrid BESS solutions to dramatically reduce generator run time and create self-contained, low-emission microgrids
Incorporate Electric or Hybrid Equipment
Add zero-emission equipment to your jobsite mix, from electric scissor lifts to mini excavators, with guidance on charging infrastructure and utilization strategy
"Making jobsites more sustainable won't happen overnight. Incremental approaches, such as implementing a low- or zero-emission solution on one part of a project or identifying one category of equipment to substitute with lower-emission alternatives, can help companies reach emission targets without erasing profit margins."
— United Rentals Sustainability Solutions Team