Energy Management Articles
Weekend reads: Bitcoin's energy spike; a tax bill energy guide; sustainability goal deterioration & more
The weather outside may be frightful (for many of us), but these must-read energy stories of the week are so delightful.
Verizon replaces 200+ NYC vans with hybrid electric
Joining an increasing number of companies looking to increase the efficiency of their fleets, Verizon Communications Inc. recently replaced 234 of its existing gas-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City with support from NYSERDA.
Ohio healthcare providers urge energy diversification
A group of healthcare providers and advanced energy companies are urging Ohio lawmakers to value energy efficiency and demand response as a resource and expand the deployment of cost-saving energy technologies.
Duke Energy makes larger bid in C&I solar market
Duke Energy Corp. on Dec. 6 announced it has acquired full control of commercial solar developer REC Solar, and aims to become a "one-stop entity" for corporations looking for renewables.
GM banks $2.6M in utility rebates for energy upgrades
Following the implementation of 28 energy efficiency projects at its assembly plant in Flint, Mich., in 2017, General Motors has received an incentive payment of $2.6 million from the plant's utility, Consumers Energy.
PG&E strikes energy storage deal for C&I customers
California utility giant Pacific Gas and Electric Co. has teamed up with EDF Renewable Energy to offer behind-the-meter energy storage projects to its commercial and industrial companies.
Bose announces 2020 goal to cut energy use 6%
In its first-ever public sustainability report, audio equipment manufacturer Bose Corp. outlined how its efforts to bring together its carbon reduction, renewable energy and energy efficiency goals into a broader environmental management system has prepared it for the future.
Digital Realty buys 96 MW of wind, solar capacity
Data center, colocation and interconnection solutions company Digital Realty announced two new long-term agreements to source approximately 324,000 additional MWh of renewable energy annually for its Chicago and Ashburn, Va., data center properties and mark an expansion of its sustainability initiatives and customer offerings.
Famous sliders chain looks to slash energy expenses
Quick service restaurant chain the Krystal Company, which operates more than 250 owned restaurants across the Southeast, has deployed new utility expense data management and energy management solutions in an effort to better control costs.
Roundup: The Senate tax bill's energy impacts
The tax bill passed by the U.S. Senate early in the morning Dec. 2 includes, among other measures with significant energy industry impacts, a number of provisions expected to negatively impact clean energy investments.
Cincinnati strikes deal for 100% green energy
Joining an increasing number of U.S. cities looking to increase their use of renewable energy, Cincinnati on Dec. 4 announced it has signed an electricity contract to purchase 100% green energy for almost all city facilities beginning January 2018.
Weekend reads: Alexa's grid capabilities; tech industry battles Trump; Illinois' coal ash battle & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
NYPA touts Manhattan's largest public solar project
The New York Power Authority, known as NYPA, recently completed the installation of the largest public solar photovoltaic project in Manhattan.
Why businesses are turning to solar thermal energy
As corporations continue to sharpen their focus on carbon reduction, interest in using solar thermal collectors to generate the heat needed for industrial processes and applications has grown. This column from Bill Guiney explains why.
Health club chain overhauls RTU portfolio
Health club company Life Time, which holds more than 127 locations across 27 states, recently completed an overhaul of its rooftop air handling units resulting in nearly 25% energy savings over the past four years.
Toyota plans hybrid fuel cell plant, hydrogen station
As automakers around the globe accelerate their transition to lower-carbon fuel and power sources, Toyota Motor North America Inc. announced plans to build the world's first megawatt-scale carbonate fuel cell power generation plant with a hydrogen fueling station.
Google signs 3 new PPAs for South Dakota, Iowa wind
Google has signed three new power purchase agreements for wind from South Dakota and Iowa totaling nearly 400 MW.
GTM: Commercial uses dominate microgrid market
Commercial applications have dominated the basic microgrid market in 2016 according to a new report from GTM Research.
Microsoft's Brian Janous talks 100% RE on CNBC
On any given day, Microsoft Corp. consumes roughly the same amount of energy as a small state, but as its transition to a cloud-based delivery model accelerates, that consumption is expected to be closer to that of a small country.
Whirlpool expands wind program with 3 new turbines
Whirlpool Corp. has announced plans for three new wind turbines to power its manufacturing facility in Greenville, Ohio, furthering its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and expanding its "Wind for Industry" initiative announced in 2016.
Ameren pitches green tariff for C&I customers
Joining a fast-expanding group of electric utilities that are ramping up their clean energy options for commercial and industrial customers, Ameren Missouri on Nov. 28 filed with state regulators its plans to create a green tariff.
UPS makes largest renewable natural gas investment
Global logistics company UPS has inked an agreement to purchase 10 million gallon equivalents of renewable natural gas per year through 2024, marking its largest investment to-date.
Carlsberg brewery reaches zero emissions in Sweden
Global beverage company Carlsberg Group says it is running Sweden's first big brewery with zero carbon emissions from its energy consumption.
Long weekend reads: Turkey poop power; a bikeshare powered Christmas tree; holiday efficiency tips & more
Nurse your turkey hangover with these five holiday-inspired energy stories from around the web.
Wind, solar are shedding subsidies. Oil?
Responding to a Nov. 10 editorial in The Wall Street Journal on the subject of wind subsidies within the current Congressional tax reform debate, Gregory Wetstone, president and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy sent the following letter to the editorial board.
Kansas utility proposes new tariff for C&I customers
In response to increasing demand from corporate customers, Westar Energy and Kansas Gas and Electric recently filed a proposal with Kansas regulators for a new renewable energy offering aimed at commercial and industrial customers.
Solar powers economic development in Rhode Island
A rooftop solar array installed by owner of a business development center in South Kingston, R.I., is helping to reduce carbon emissions and operating expenses associated with the facility, which is home to artisanal mushroom growers, a beer company and more.
Building EMS yields 15% cost savings for Sprint
Communications services firm Sprint Corp., building on a long history of energy conservation efforts, is seeing significant savings related to the deployment of a building energy management system across its portfolio of retail stores.
Walmart, Meijer & more reserve Tesla electric Semis
A number of large companies have begun to place orders for Tesla's recently unveiled all-electric heavy-duty Semi truck, Bloomberg News reported Nov. 17.
CEO puts Current on GE's chopping block
In laying out his vision for a more streamlined General Electric Co., the company's new CEO, John Flannery, has outlined plans to sell $20 billion worth of assets over the next two years, including its energy management "startup," Current.
