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SED Welcomes ENERGY STAR, iMasons, IMT, Ratio Institute, and Second Nature to the Net Zero Forum
Smart Energy Decisions announces a roster of content partners including iMasons, Second Nature, ENERGY STAR, IMT, and Ratio Institute for the Net Zero Forum, September 12-14, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Energy Star Awarded to 93 Plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that 93 U.S. manufacturing plants earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2021.
2021 ENERGY STAR Award Winners Announced
The EPA announced on April 13 a total of 206 ENERGY STAR winners from more than 150 organizations in recognition of their year-over-year commitment to energy efficiency. Winners are selected from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners.
ENERGY STAR’s Certification: The Path to a More Efficient Data Center
Over the past 12 years, manufacturers of computer servers have shown leadership through the ENERGY STAR® program to improve server energy efficiency and help reduce data center energy consumption. In this column from ENERGY STAR, a team of experts explores the use of SERT™ (Server Efficiency Rating Tool), the benefits of enabling power management, and the use of SERT data to estimate data center power demand.
2019 ENERGY STAR Award Winners
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring 183 ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment.
EPA awards Energy Star to 100 plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that 100 manufacturing plants earned ENERGY STAR certification for their superior energy performance in 2018. Together, these plants reduced their energy bills by more than $400 million.
10 Corning facilities exceed energy efficiency goals
Corning Incorporated announced that its global manufacturing plans reduced energy intensity by up to 52.4% and that 10 of its global manufacturing facilities increased energy efficiency by at more than 10% in five years or less
Digital Realty improves efficiency, achieves Energy Star
Digital Realty, a global provider of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, announced it has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy performance in 24 data centers in 2018.
EPA hits pause on Energy Star updates
The Environmental Protection Agency is pausing plans to update its Energy Star program, which rates the energy efficiency of office and industrial buildings, following complaints by large property owners.
Energy Star Awards for Partners of the Year
The 2018 Energy Star Award winners have been named by the EPA in the category of Partner of the Year for Energy Management. This award is given to companies and organizations for adopting a continuous energy management strategy across the organization's entire portfolio of buildings and plants.
Energy Star Awards for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management
The EPA has announced its 2018 Energy Star winners for Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management. This award recognizes those partners who have received Energy Star recognition for multiple years that have gone above and beyond
2018 Energy Star Award winners announced
The 2018 Energy Star Awards were announced by the EPA, recognizing a total of 163 winners among businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements.
Energy innovation earns Chevy plant top EPA award
General Motors Co. has had a sharp focus on energy efficiency for years, but just recently earned a new performance honor from the U.S. EPA for the Kansas plant that is home to the Chevrolet Malibu.
Solar helps Target reduce energy use
In its 2016 corporate sustainability report, Target announced that it reduced energy intensity in stores by 2.32% since 2010 and achieved Energy Star certification in 76% of its buildings.
Roanoke Cement receives 11th Energy Star certification
Roanoke Cement Company's Troutville, Va., plant received its 11th consecutive U.S. EPA Energy Star certification on July 20 for its energy reduction in manufacturing over recent years.
CNN: Killing Energy Star may aid Trump properties
There is no shortage of criticism of President Donald Trump's proposed plan to dump the U.S. EPA's Energy Star program, but CNN may have made the strongest case against it yet.
GM, Merck, Sears among more than 40 C&I names recognized by Energy Star for sustained excellence
More than 140 business and organizations were recognized by the U.S. EPA and DOE on April 6 for their commitment to saving energy, money and protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements.
Verizon targets 48 MW of green power by 2025
Already a leader in energy efficiency and smart store design, Verizon has also ventured into using "green energy" as it works toward meeting broader sustainability goals.
Vermont passes energy efficiency 'backup' bill
Lawmakers in Vermont have passed a bill aimed at preserving energy efficiency standards, the Vermont Digger reported March 24.
Trump budget cuts Energy Star, 3,200 jobs from EPA
Following a series of leaked excerpts from President Donald Trump's 2018 federal budget proposal, the White House on March 16 released the document, which made official the president's call for significant cuts to the DOE and EPA.
An open letter to President Trump on Energy Star
There are certainly many government programs with questionable value and return. The EPA's Energy Star buildings and plants program is not one of them.
Reports: Trump aims to shutter Energy Star program
Among other anticipated changes and cuts to the U.S. EPA, E&E News reported March 6 that the Trump administration is planning to "close out" the Energy Star program.
HanesBrands targets 40% renewable energy by 2020
After achieving a 25% reduction in energy consumption and establishing renewable energy sources for more than 25% of its global electricity needs, HanesBrands Inc. has new goals for 2020.
Verizon aims for efficiency with 'smart store' design
When people think of Verizon, they typically think of cell phones. That might change for people working in energy or sustainability after a closer look at its long-running commitment to energy efficiency.
Energy Star announces 1st-ever bakery certifications
The U.S. EPA's Energy Star program is on a roll. The initiative on Oct. 9 announced the first commercial bread and roll bakeries to earn Energy Star certification.
Amid major corporate changes, Allergan holds sharp focus on energy management, emissions reductions
Amid a major corporate merger and divestiture, at least one thing appears to have remained constant at Allergan, according to the company's director of global energy engineering.
At Colgate-Palmolive, a coalescence of climate, energy goals helps drive efficiency achievements
Colgate-Palmolive's adoption of science-based climate goals is the latest example of the corporation's work that began more than 10 years ago to connect its energy and climate strategies.
Toyota North America cuts energy intensity 5%
Toyota's North American manufacturing division has achieved cost savings of more than $640 million since 2002 through its management strategy.
After big 2015, Cushman & Wakefield sets energy reduction sights to 2025
Following the completion of series of mergers, commercial real estate services company Cushman & Wakefield has drawn on its years of experience in setting a new plan for the years ahead.
Famous NYC building owner goes all-in on energy efficiency, reports $10M in annual savings
SL Green Realty has invested more than $44 million in energy efficiency projects since 2010 that have made some of New York City's most iconic buildings greener.
