Energy Management Articles
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.
Microsoft commits to LEED Gold for data centers
Continuing toward an end-goal of making its energy-hungry data centers more sustainable, Mircosoft recently made the commitment to pursue LEED Gold certification for its entire portfolio of owned data centers.
Weekend reads: Solar tariff backlash on bourbon; GM's battery profits; quark fusion power & more
Kick back with these five, must-read energy stories from around the web.
Owens Corning touts wind-powered product offerings
Marking a next step toward its corporate sustainability goals, Owens Corning on Nov. 8 announced three types of commercial and residential insulation, independently certified as made with renewable energy.
Speakers, topics unveiled for SED Innovation Summit
New speakers and panel topics have been announced for Smart Energy Decisions' 2018 Innovation Summit, which aims to build on the success of the inaugural event earlier this year.
NY ups funding for C&I energy management initiative
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Nov. 14 announced a $12 million expansion of the state's "Real Time Energy Management" initiative aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in commercial, industrial and multifamily buildings.
JPMorgan announces LED retrofits, $900k sustainable infrastructure investment in Detroit
Building on the previously announced rollout of LED lighting across thousands of JPMorgan Chase & Co. branches — and the installation of new energy management and digital technologies at approximately 4,500 locations — the banking giant has set its eyes on sustainable infrastructure ambitions in Detroit.
DSM North America invests in Oklahoma wind farm
Global health, nutrition and materials company DSM announced Nov. 13 that it will be operating on 40% renewable electricity in the U.S. following an agreement to purchase power from an Oklahoma wind farm.
BMW at 63% renewable energy on path to 100%
BMW announced Nov. 14 that it will source only electricity from renewable sources worldwide by 2020.
Report: General Motors' blueprint for accelerating and scaling corporate renewables
This report published by General Motors Co. summarizes the auto giant's blueprint for accelerating and scaling a renewable energy plan; it is intended to help companies of all sizes and industries create efficiencies, gain internal support and drive progress.
IBM, NextEra win bid for 6 MW Colorado solar project
IBM Corp. and a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Inc. are partnering up to build a 6 MW solar array at the global technology company's resiliency services facility in Boulder, Colo., after winning a request for proposals from Xcel Energy Inc.'s Colorado
Microsoft to slash CO2 emissions 75% by 2030
One of the first companies to create an internal price on carbon, Microsoft Corp. on Nov. 14 announced a new commitment to reduce its operational carbon emissions 75% by 2030 against a 2013 baseline.
Blackstone plans massive rooftop solar project in NYC
Blackstone and Ivanhoé Cambridge announced Nov. 8 plans for a private multi-family residential rooftop solar project in New York City, the largest of its kind in the United States.
Chobani plans 'future of manufacturing' at Idaho plant
Chobani LLC, the second-largest yogurt manufacturer in the U.S., has announced grand plans for an expansion of its existing plant in Twin Falls, Idaho, that will build on its environmental commitment and utilize state-of-the-art energy efficiency technology.
RESF wrap-up: Corporate renewable energy buyers chart path toward a cleaner, more sustainable future
More than 140 corporate energy buyers and sellers gathered at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., from Nov. 8 through 10 for the 2017 Smart Energy Decisions Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum, where they discussed corporate procurement trends and strategies for setting and achieving renewable energy goals.
Weekend reads: Wind, EV tax credit status; Tesla's Nantucket grid storage; Bonn climate outlook & more
It's the weekend! Kick-back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
RESF day two: How GM aligned its energy, finance teams toward 100% renewables & more from Florida
Kicking off day two of the Smart Energy Decisions Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum, GM's Rob Threlkeld shared tips for energy teams to work alongside their finance departments to achieve big renewable energy goals: "You need to get a good solid mix of short-term goals and what you've got to do to for the long-term vision.
Ceres report weighs cost of increased EV infrastructure
The development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States would result in benefits that far outweigh the costs, according to a report released Nov. 2 by Ceres and M.J. Bradley & Associates.
Navigant outlines importance of intelligent buildings
A new report published by Navigant Research examines the value that intelligent building technologies provide to the world of corporate sustainability in terms of facilities and energy management, IT and operations teams using a single intelligent building platform to monitor progress toward corporate sustainability goals.
