Energy Management Articles
Direct Energy launches program to increase RE accessibility
Direct Energy announced Oct. 29 a new endeavor to focus on renewable and sustainable energy solutions for customers through the creation of a specialized group, Renewable Energy Services.
Distributed Energy Future Trends
Organizations that view energy as a strategic asset, rather than a cost, continue to outperform their competition. In this report, “Distributed Energy Future Trends: The Insights Behind Sustainable Business Growth,” Centrica Business Solutions shares results from research conducted among over 1,500 energy decision makers.
TicketNetwork unveils 1.4 MW rooftop solar array
TicketNetwork cut the ribbon Oct. 23 on its new 1.4 MW rooftop solar array on top of its Connecticut headquarters, which they expect to offset nearly 70% of their annual energy use.
Georgia Tech dedicates sustainable, living building on campus
The Georgia Institute of Technology on Oct. 24 dedicated their newest building on campus, a regenerative facility that is changing the landscape for sustainable building practices.
Weekend reads: Are utilities missing DER opportunities?; The nation's first all-Tesla cab fleet
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Better Plants Progress Update, Fall 2019
The Department of Energy's Better Building, Better Plants partners have cumulatively saved $6.7 billion in energy costs and more than 1.3 quadrillion BTUs. Among the highlights of the 2019 Better Plants Annual Progress Update: seven partners have achieved their energy intensity reduction goals.
P&G achieves 100% RE purchases ahead of 2020 goal
Procter & Gamble has achieved its 2020 goal of purchasing 100% renewable electricity in the U.S. and Canada, and extended that success by achieving 100% renewables in Western Europe as well.
Michigan utility pilots battery storage project
Consumers Energy recently partnered with Sunverge, a Distributed Energy Resource control and aggregation platform, on a project to deploy its behind-the-meter platform with a Consumers Energy residential battery storage pilot.
Amazon announces three new wind and solar projects
Amazon announced Thursday three new renewable energy projects, to be located in the U.S. and the U.K., expected to produce a combined 265 MW of energy annually.
Port Houston approved for RE purchase agreement
Port Houston was approved Tuesday to enter into an agreement to purchase renewable electricity port-wide, the first of its kind for a port to administer in the U.S, which is expected to save them approximately $240,000 annually.
Leveraging Energy Assets to Help Sustain Resilience in the Healthcare Sector
More and more, managers at healthcare and other critical facilities are dedicating resources to behind-the-meter solutions in the pursuit of resilience. This white paper, presented by CPower, focuses on ways that these same behind-the-meter energy assets can provide significant savings, generate important revenue, and maximize the return on your investments.
Walmart enters into two wind VPPAs totaling 366 MW
Walmart entered into two VPPAs to procure more than 366 MW from wind projects in different U.S. energy markets all under a single procurement process, advancing the company toward its goal of powering 50% of operations with renewable energy by the end of 2025.
Mayors urge Congress to extend solar tax credit
A group of 231 mayors from across the country sent a letter to Congress Oct. 22 in support of the Renewable Energy Extension Act, which would allow a five-year extension of the solar Investment Tax Credit.
UC Irvine engineering students tour solar site
A group of engineering students from UC Irvine recently toured the Sunpin Solar 96.75 MW ColGreen North Shore solar project in Riverside County to explore the emerging solar development industry.
Pittsburgh airport to become first powered entirely by microgrid
Pittsburgh International Airport will become the first major U.S. airport to be completely powered by its own microgrid with energy generated by its own on-site natural gas wells and solar panels.
Iron Mountain signs largest on-site solar PPA
Iron Mountain Incorporated signed their largest on-site solar PPA to date with a 7.2 MW installation to be implemented at their data center in Edison, N.J.
The Business of Standalone Grid-Scale Energy Storage in Northern States
Battery storage is still in its infancy, especially in northern states, though there are signs of traction. In this white paper, EDF Renewables notes that new developments are creating excitement for the prospects of grid reliability with increasing renewable penetration.
Bonus Podcast Episode - Look Who Switched to Renewables: Sprint's Journey to Lower Emissions
Smart Energy Decisions' Beyond the Meter podcast presents a bonus episode recorded live at the recent Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum, where Amy Bond, energy and sustainability program manager at Sprint, announced the company's first VPPA. And it's a whopper of a deal: a 12-year agreement with Duke Energy Renewables for 173.3 MW of wind in Texas.
Virginia signs largest deal to power state buildings with RE
The Commonwealth of Virginia’s state-owned buildings, universities and facilities will soon be powered by clean energy under an agreement signed by Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday in the largest procurement of renewable energy by a state to date.
Oregon school district implements lighting overhaul
Silver Falls School District in Silverton, Ore., entered into a $1.8 million Energy Savings Performance Contract that is expected to save the district $87,000 annually through strategic energy improvements.
Weekend reads: The U.S.'s thriving green economy; The ban on fast food drive-thrus
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Honda plant reflects environmental commitment
Honda's Indiana manufacturing plant is an example of the company's commitment to preserving Blue Skies for Our Children by reducing the environmental impact of its products and factories. In this column, Honda explores how energy efficiency roots of the plant were built on lessons learned and how the company's philosophy is passed on throughout Honda's global operations.
Wells Fargo signs 10-year deal for Texas solar
Wells Fargo has signed a 10-year structured renewable energy agreement to receive approximately 62,000 MWh from a new solar facility in Texas.
Announcing Accelerate Philly and local Host Committee members
Registration is now live and the Host and Steering Committees announced for Accelerate Philly, a landmark regional clean energy conference to be held December 9-10 at the Logan Hotel in Philadelphia.
Ford offers largest EV charging network, increased connectivity software
Ford announced Oct. 17 a new program that will make the integration of an electric vehicle lifestyle more easily accessible to its future customers, including the introduction of more public charging stations in North America.
LevelTen Q3 2019 PPA Price Index Reveals Competition and Expiring Tax Credits as Main Driver on PPA Prices
LevelTen provides a quarterly in-depth look at PPA offer price averages submitted through the LevelTen Marketplace, for both wind and solar projects, in five independent system operator (ISO) regions. In addition to reporting on how much PPA offer prices have changed, they conducted a survey of renewable energy market developers with active projects in the LevelTen Marketplace to explore why prices changed.
PepsiCo issues $1 billion Green Bond
PepsiCo Inc. announced Oct. 16 a $1 billion Green Bond that will fund a series of sustainability initiatives.
Walmart settles with FPL on community solar program
Walmart reached a settlement this week with Florida Power and Light confirming their ability to receive RECs from a 1,490 MW community solar program that the utility has in the works.
Anderson Civic Center plans battery storage project
The Anderson Civic Center in Anderson County, S.C., will be receiving a battery storage project on its campus that will improve grid reliability and provide the center at least 30 hours of backup power during emergencies.
Carnival trials first fuel cell-powered cruise ship
Carnival Corporation & plc will become the first in the cruise industry to trial fuel cells on a large passenger vessel through its German-based brand, AIDA Cruises, in a project expected to set sail as early as 2021.
