Energy Management Articles
Denton, Texas approves 100 MW solar PPA
The Public Utilities Board of Denton, Texas voted unanimously to approve a 15-year contract with NextEra for the output of the Bluebell 2 solar plant, a 100-MW project to be built in West Texas and operational by November.
Infographic: U.S. energy consumption for 2017
The results are in: for 2017 by sector, transportation was responsible for the highest energy consumption in the U.S, followed by the industrial, residential, and commercial, according to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the Department of Energy.
Portland Trail Blazers make a play for wind energy
The Portland Trail Blazers agreed to a new partnership to power 100% of the Moda Center’s electrical usage through RECs purchased from Pacific Power for wind energy produced at BayWa r.e.’s Chopin Wind Project.
Visa goes 100% RE at corporate campus
Visa’s corporate campus in Foster City, California is committing to transition to 100% renewable energy as the company has enrolled in the ECO100 program from San Mateo County’s official electricity supplier Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE).
Whole Foods adds EV charging stations
Whole Foods Markets premiered EV charging stations at three of their Pennsylvania locations and will add them to new stores as they open.
Dominion Energy’s RE proposal rejected
State regulators in Virginia rejected Dominion Energy’s plan to offer 100 percent renewable energy plans to its big customers, saying the electric monopoly’s proposal isn’t fair or reasonable.
Tesla energy storage up, solar down
Tesla almost tripled its entire 2017 energy storage deployment volume in the first quarter of 2018 alone, while its solar deployments have declined to the lowest level since 2014.
FedEx plans solar panels for distribution center
FedEx Ground Package System plans to add solar panels to the roof of its Cecil Commerce Center distribution center in Jacksonville, Fla., in what is estimated to be an almost 1.3-megawatt system.
Weekend reads: DOE's $68M for vehicle research; U.S. now more RE-attractive
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Anheuser-Busch orders hydrogen-electric powered semi-trucks
Anheuser-Busch announced on May 3 that it has placed an order for up to 800 hydrogen-electric powered semi-trucks from Nikola Motor Company. The zero-emission trucks, which will be able to travel between 500 and 1,200 miles and be refilled within 20 minutes
Businesses buying renewable power at record pace
A total of 36 businesses, government agencies, and universities have agreed to purchase 3.3 gigawatts of wind and solar power so far this year, setting a pace that could shatter the previous high of 4.8 gigawatts of deals for all of 2017.
Volvo smashes energy goal, sets new one
Volvo Group North America achieved a 25% reduction in energy consumption at U.S. facilities in 2017, five years ahead of schedule and has set a new goal of 25% more in savings by 2024.
Medline opens second NA solar installation
Medline announced the completion of a new solar installation, a 1.1-megawatt system in Rialto, Calif. The system, Medline’s second in North America and fifth worldwide, is estimated to generate power equivalent to 75% of the facility’s usage
Infographic: Craft Beer Alliance targets World Class Craft
The Craft Brew Alliance, an independent operator of breweries and brewpubs across the U.S., launched its "World Class Craft" initiative in 2016, including three-year sustainability targets for reducing emissions and energy usage.
Nestlé Waters signs PPA for Sacramento plant
Nestlé Waters North America signed a PPA with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to allow its Sacramento facility to be powered by 100% renewable energy. Nestlé Waters is the only food and beverage company in Sacramento to pur
Harvard achieves 30% GHG emissions reduction
Among the milestones reported in the 2017 Harvard Sustainability Report was a 30% reduction in net GHG emissions from 2006 to 2017.
Webinar: The Future of Energy Management at The Ohio State University
This webinar, sponsored by ENGIE, discusses integrated energy solutions at The Ohio State University. OSU's quest to advance visionary sustainability objects has provided a first-of-its-kind energy solution, enhancing the university’s academic mission while reducing energy costs, furthering environmental commitments, and ensuring reliable supply.
GM unveils 100MW wind project in Ohio
The Northwest Ohio Wind Farm was unveiled by General Motors and Starwood Energy Group on Apr. 30 in Paulding County, Ohio. Power purchased from the 100-megawatt wind project, currently under construction, will help offset the power used at GM’s Ohio and Indiana manufacturing facilities with renewable energy.
Otis Elevator Company adds 1.2MW solar system
Construction was recently completed on a 1.2-megawatt ground-mounted solar array for the Otis Elevator Company at their facility in Florence, S.C.
Target's charging up its EV program to reach more than 20 states
All throughout Earth Month and every day at Target, we’re working toward ambitious goals to help keep the planet healthy.
Urjanet launches Utility Data for Solar
Urjanet announced on Apr. 30 the launch of Utility Data for Solar, a data-as-a-service solution that provides on-demand access to commercial and residential energy usage, cost, and location data from more than 750 electric utilities in more than 15 countries.
Goldman Sachs at 95% of 2020 RE Goal
Goldman Sachs is at 95% of its 100% renewable energy goal for 2020, according to the company’s 2017 Environmental, Social and Governance Report.
Weekend reads: EPA vs. science; Using innovative tech for profit & the environment & more
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Four corporate sustainability trends all business leaders should be watching in 2018
Today marks my one-year anniversary of joining EDF Climate Corps, where I’ve spent the last 12 months helping companies think through the strategies for meeting – or setting – their climate goals. What I’ve learned in this short time is that companies are going beyond the “safe bet” to tackling bigger and more impactful projects.
Craft Brew Alliance on their way to 2019 goal
Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. announced progress against its three-year target for reducing carbon emissions as part of their just-released 2017 Sustainability Report.
PPG Industries reports current progress, new goals
PPG Industries reported a 46% reduction in GHG emissions intensity achieved from 2012 to 2017, along with new, aggressive sustainability goals for 2025 with the release of its 2017 Corporate Sustainability Report.
Boston Properties exceeds 2020 targets, aims for 2025
After exceeding 2020 targets, Boston Properties announced updated energy, water, and GHG intensity reduction goals for 2025. The company reached its 2020 targets three years early, including reducing energy use intensity by 23%, water intensity by 26%, and GHG emissions intensity by 38% compared to a 2008 base year.
CVS Health’s energy reduction achievements
CVS Health announced achievements including a 26% reduction in carbon intensity, compared to a 2010 baseline; a 6% reduction in electricity usage from 2016, and reduced fleet travel by about 1 million miles due to improved routing software
Infographic: Food Lion celebrates sustainability progress
In honor of Earth Day, Food Lion celebrated its commitment to sustainable retailing by releasing an infographic highlighting its progress in 2017.
City Furniture to add Tesla Semi trucks
City Furniture announced the pre-order of five all-electric Semi trucks as the next step in the company’s "green" approach to all facets of its business. The company expects to use these trucks to transport merchandise from its main distribution center in Tamarac, Fla.
