Energy Management Articles
Alabama Power, Walmart solar project starts up
Nearly 18 months after initially announced, one of Alabama's largest solar projects is up, running and providing renewable energy to Walmart through a long-term contract with Alabama Power.
New York Gov. unveils clean energy transition plan
A part of his annual State of the State presentation, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo revealed a comprehensive and ambitious energy plan the calls for the development of at least 1.5 GW of energy storage and 800 MW of offshore wind.
SEIA publishes new C&I solar contract resources
The Solar Energy Industries Association on Jan. 3 announced the release of two documents it says were designed to spur investment in commercial solar projects; the first is a sample contract that combines the benefits of a power purchase agreement with PACE.
TD Bank targets $100B in low carbon finance
Deepening the banking sector's influence in the clean energy economy, TD Bank Group recently unveiled a new series of initiatives aimed at advancing the global shift to lower carbon future.
Cisco, Ecolab, Hasbro top Newsweek green rankings
Cisco Systems Inc. was recently named by Newsweek as the highest ranked U.S. company by corporate sustainability and environmental impact, joined by seven other large commercial and industrial energy users on the publication's top rankings for 2017.
Weekend reads: A holiday guide to climate science; coal for Christmas at FERC; Tesla's big year & more
The holidays are here, and so is the final weekend reads edition of 2017! Cozy up with the top five holiday/year-end energy stories of the week.
Report: DER capacity will quadruple by 2026
A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for distributed energy resources, or DER, technologies, providing forecasts for installed capacity and revenue in the commercial and industrial and residential segments through 2026.
IKEA wraps Illinois' largest rooftop solar project
IKEA recently announced the completion of a 2.85 MW rooftop solar project on its Joliet, Ill., distribution center.
Stadium deploys storage for solar-powered EVs
A sports stadium in the Netherlands has embarked on an energy infrastructure project that will allow visitors to charge their electric vehicles with power generated from onsite solar panels.
Kimberly-Clark ramps up wind energy use
A milestone in the development of Kimberly Clark Corp.'s first major investment in wind energy: The Oklahoma project it has agreed to purchase 120 MW of generation from has entered operations.
NYC passes mandate for buildings to post energy scores
New York City Council on Dec. 19 approved a landmark bill that will require commercial and residential buildings to post their energy efficiency scores and associated grades near their public entrances.
Smart HVAC technology yields 36% savings at AU
A pilot project at American University that utilizes weather forecast data to control heating ventilation and air conditioning has yielded dramatic energy cost savings at an already LEED Gold-certified building on campus.
New Jersey manufacturer to save $6.5M with solar
A New Jersey manufacturing company that specializes in lamination is expecting to reduce its energy costs by $6.5 million over 25 years after installing a 1.4 MW rooftop solar project at one of its facilities.
Susquehanna U partners on 14-acre solar project
Artist’s rendering of the solar array being developed by WGL Energy and Susquehanna University provided by WGL Energy.
EDF, Toyota invest in vehicle-to-grid company
In a move aimed at providing options for corporate and industrial companies that want to offer workplace charging, EDF Renewable Energy and Toyota Tsusho have closed on a Series A investment in San-Diego based Nuvve Corp., a startup focused on vehicle-to-grid solutions.
Microsoft plans efficient, net-zero water Calif. campus
In designing its new Silicon Valley campus, Microsoft Corp. is incorporating both energy and water conservation elements, accounting for California's frequent droughts.
Weekend reads: The rise of the microgrid; Bitcoin's energy dilemma; wind, solar tax update & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
New energy opportunities: Innovations that shape how companies manage energy
This white paper, presented by Schneider Electric, details opportunities for corporations created by the development of new clean energy technologies from wind and solar to energy storage and blockchain.
Corporates push EU toward 35% renewable target
Big companies, including Amazon, DuPont and Unilever, along with utilities and renewable energy suppliers, are urging members of the European Union's energy council to set a renewable energy target of at least 35% and lift barriers to corporate PPAs.
Steelcase passes major energy use reduction milestone
Global furniture maker and design company Steelcase Inc. has passed a major milestone toward its energy and environmental goals this year: Its global energy use is 20% lower than it was just seven years ago.
Nissan's enterprisewide approach to SEP
This case study from the U.S. DOE details the approach Nissan Motor Co. has taken to certify all three of its U.S. plants to Superior Energy Performance under the department's Better Buildings initiative, reducing nearly 1,600 billion Btu of primary energy.
Bay Area Transit System signs 100 MW of PPAs
The Bay Area Rapid Transit system, known as BART, recently executed two power purchase agreements for electricity that will propel the fifth-largest rapid transit system in the U.S. far beyond its goal of getting 50% of its energy from renewable sources.
Plaza Hotel and Casino begins exterior lighting retrofit
Exterior lighting upgrades are underway at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas — the first downtown property to make the switch to energy-efficient LED sign lamps from cold cathode lamps — according to a Dec. 13 news release.
PepsiCo books largest known order of Tesla Semis
An executive with PepsiCo told Reuters that the company has reserved 100 Tesla Semis as part of its efforts to reduce fuel costs and fleet emissions.
Mars using solar to manufacture Pedigree dog food
Mars Petcare has started using electricity generated from its newest solar garden, linked to its San Bernardino, Calif., manufacturing facility, to produce Pedigree brand dry dog food.
Kraft Heinz sets GHG goal in 1st sustainability report
Among a wide range of corporate social responsibility goals outlined in Kraft Heinz's inaugural corporate social responsibility report, the company outlined plans to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions by 5.1% and implement a series of onsite renewable energy projects.
Navigating a successful energy project proposal
A new Workflow and Approval Process Guide, prepared by RILA and the Institute for Market Transformation, helps retail energy professionals think more strategically about the project proposal and budgeting process.
Seattle organizations sail toward 20% energy reduction
Two Seattle-based organizations — King County and Shari's Café & Pies — have been recognized by the U.S. DOE for their efforts in reducing energy intensity at the King County International Airport and the local Shari's.
Deadline extended for SED Innovation Awards
The deadline for entries for the inaugural Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Awards has been extended and will run through Dec. 22.
Evaluating PPA opportunities to best suit your needs
The growth in the renewables industry and the push for corporate sustainability has led to a huge range of PPA options in terms of, amongst other factors, type, structure, pricing and duration. This column from Helen Wallace-Fisher of Accenture outlines a simple matrix that can be used to help corporations design a framework for finding power purchase agreements that best suit its needs.
