Energy Management Articles
Beyond the Meter Podcast - Ep. 6: How AT&T’s Corporate Sustainability Pledge Is Coming To Life
Companies taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint by procuring their energy from renewable sources have a significant impact on the overall environmental issues our world is facing. This conversation with AT&T and Duke Energy Renewables illustrates how the communication industry giant is leading the way in the sustainability movement by partnering on a renewable energy project that illustrates the kind of steps that can and should be taken by companies large and small.
Clorox to reach 50% RE with new solar VPPA
The Clorox Company has signed a 12-year, 70 MW VPPA with a solar project under development in Texas, which will account for about half of the clean power needed for the company to reach its 2025 goal of 100% renewable electricity.
Los Angeles plans mega solar-storage facility for utility customers
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is planning a project that will provide storable, renewable and affordable power to customers in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley through a combined solar/storage facility.
Shell finalizes 200 MW solar PPA
Shell Energy North America has finalized a 15-year PPA with EDP Renewables for the 200 MW Sandrini solar project in Kern County, Calif.
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust drops emissions, energy intensity
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust saw a 24% decrease in emission intensity, a 12% decrease in energy intensity and instituted various successful energy management practices during the last year, outlined in their 2018 ESG report.
Accelerate Houston and 2nd RE Forum added to SED’s 2020 events
Smart Energy Decisions announced its expanded schedule of events for 2020, including its second city-specific conference and a west coast edition of the Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum, which have been added to the line-up.
Cleveland plans solar installations at 16 city sites
The city of Cleveland, Ohio, is exploring options to install solars array at up to 16 city buildings, such as City Hall and Public Auditorium.
Weekend reads: Cutting Amazon's air delivery emissions; a Democratic Virginia vs. Dominion Energy
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
2020 Global Energy Outlook: How the Energy Ecosystem is Changing
Schneider Electric’s Global Energy Outlook looks at 2020's most disruptive energy trends, including “How the Energy Ecosystem is Changing.” Our latest blog explores extreme weather’s role in driving your energy resilience strategy, while our upcoming webinar will dive deeper into energy economics and politics, and energy options in the future.
Beyond the Meter Podcast - Episode 5: How Energy Providers Like Duke Are Leading the Way
As one of the largest energy providers in the United States, Duke Energy might be expected to see the renewable energy movement as a threat. On the contrary, Duke leadership sees the opportunity in growing its portfolio of renewable energy assets. Listen to this episode to learn how energy providers like Duke are positioning themselves to serve customer needs through renewable energy.
Estée Lauder on track to meet 2020 commitments
The Estée Lauder Companies is on track to meet their 2020 targets of net zero carbon emissions and sourcing 100% renewable energy following recent solar and wind installations and the roll out of energy management improvements across its facilities.
ExxonMobil invests in carbon capture technology
ExxonMobil signed on Nov. 6 a two-year joint-development agreement with FuelCell Energy, Inc. to optimize carbonate fuel cell technology for large-scale carbon capture, and is exploring opportunities to deploy the technology within its operations.
Walmart, Tesla settle solar panel fire lawsuit
Walmart and Tesla settled a lawsuit this week that Walmart filed in August accusing the energy company of negligence after rooftop solar panels caught on fire.
McDonald's signs its first U.S. VPPAs
McDonald's announced on Nov. 7 the signing of two VPPAs for a total of 380 MW of wind and solar in Texas. These projects are expected to contribute approximately 16% in progress towards the company's Climate Action target to reduce GHG emissions by 36% from their restaurants and offices.
Power Outage Solutions: How Businesses Can Protect Themselves from Blackouts
With extreme weather events on the rise – like never-before-seen wildfires and record-breaking bomb cyclones – businesses and communities are taking power security into their own hands. The best way to protect against power outages is to treat the grid as backup and have your own energy source onsite. These are the alternative energy technologies that can power you through grid outages
City of Sierra Vista implements $14 million energy initiative
The city of Sierra Vista, Ariz., will roll out $14 million in energy efficiency projects across the city in an effort to make it a more desirable sports and leisure tourism destination.
STAG Industrial begins work on first of two community solar projects
STAG Industrial, Inc. has broken ground on the first of its two community rooftop solar systems planned for Minnesota.
JPMorgan Chase completes order for solar installations
JPMorgan Chase recently submitted purchase orders for solar modules that will be installed on their facilities nationwide in pursuit of their 100% clean energy goal.
Apple, eBay, Samsung, Sprint join on Texas wind project
Apple, eBay, Samsung, and Sprint joined together for a PPA in support of the creation of a 500 MW wind project in Crockett County, Texas.
Atlanta cuts energy use ahead of 2020 goal
The city of Atlanta reached its 2020 energy reduction goal a year ahead of schedule, a big milestone in its long-term goal to transition to 100% clean energy by 2035.
MGM Resorts outlines 2025 energy, sustainability goals
MGM Resorts International announced Nov. 4 a new set of corporate responsibility goals that included energy reduction targets and increased diversity and inclusion.
Weekend reads: Germany's unpopular windmills; Calif.'s distributed energy crisis
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Beyond the Meter Podcast - Episode 4: The Home Depot Sustainability Approach
Home Depot is among the increasing number of corporations working to make renewables a significant part of their energy procurement strategy. But this new direction is not fueled by a desire to become sustainable - it began because it makes financial sense.
Iowa plastics manufacturer unveils solar, battery storage facility
An Iowa-based plastics manufacturer instituted an energy program featuring a joint solar and battery storage project at its new power plant that will give the company greater control, efficiency and reliability in managing expensive electrical peaks.
Tesco launches major UK power development
Tesco announced Oct. 29 the purchase of energy from five new onshore wind farms and one new solar farm to begin powering its U.K. stores in 2020, expected to save 90,000 tons of CO2 per year.
Kansas City hotel receives financing for $8M efficiency project
A new extended-stay hotel under construction in Kansas City recently completed an $8 million Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy transaction to finance the energy efficiency measures to be built into the facility.
Ports of LA and Long Beach convert 100 trucks to RNG engines
The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach converted over 100 trucks engines from diesel to clean ultra low-NOx engines fueled by renewable natural gas.
Smithfield Foods expands renewable natural gas investment
Smithfield Foods announced Oct. 23 that their partnership with Dominion Energy to invest in renewable natural gas projects across the U.S. is doubling its investment to $500 million through 2028.
Gap Inc. signs 20-year PPA with Calif. solar farm
Gap Inc. has signed a 20-year PPA with a 3 MW solar project that will provide approximately 50% of the electricity needs to its distribution center in Fresno, Calif.
Chevron signs PPA with 35 MW solar project
Chevron signed a PPA Oct. 29 to source energy for its Lost Hills oil field in Kern County, Calif., from a 35 MW DC solar project.
