Energy Management Articles
Capital Dynamics to fund school district exit from NV Energy
Nevada’s Clark County School District is considering leaving NV Energy’s service territory with an eye towards lowering electric costs and delivering solar-powered energy through an agreement with three companies.
Renewable Energy, Additionality, and Impact: An FAQ on the U.S. Voluntary Renewable Energy Markets
The voluntary market for clean energy is exploding. This white paper, presented by Edison Energy, provides guidance to organizations navigating the sustainability aspects of renewables transactions.
Wynn Las Vegas Resort signs PPA with Enel
Wynn Las Vegas has signed a PPA with Enel Green Power North America for energy produced from the new 27 MWh Wynn Solar Facility, currently under construction in Stillwater, Nevada. The $40-million, 160-acre facility is expected to open
Wind to surpass hydro as largest RE source
The EIA expects wind power to surpass hydroelectricity as the provider of the largest share of renewable energy in the U.S., based on forecasts in their latest Short-Term Energy Outlook.
Survey: Power reliability a concern for managers
A survey of 250 energy managers at C&I businesses across the U.S. shows 70% see power reliability as a cause for concern, while 40% would pay a premium to improve it.
Budweiser brews 100% renewable energy
Budweiser announced that all their U.S. brewing is now powered by renewable energy, an achievement the company will mark by adding a “100 percent renewable electricity” symbol on its U.S. bottles and cans.
NextEra Energy is Fortune’s “Most Admired” Utility
NextEra Energy topped the list of Fortune’s “The World’s Most Admired Companies” among electric and gas utilities. Dominion Energy ranked second, with Sempra Energy, Xcel Energy, and Duke Energy rounding out the top five
30% tariff hits solar panel imports
President Trump on Jan. 22 imposed a tariff of 30% on imported solar panel cells and panels. The Solar Energy Industries Association responded that this decision will increase solar prices, cause the loss of 23,000 American jobs this year
Big tech drives clean energy record
Companies including technology leaders Apple Inc. and Facebook Inc., signed long-term agreements for a record-breaking 5.4 gigawatts of clean power in 2017, a 26% increase over 4.3 gigawatts in 2016.
Nissan enters home energy storage business
Nissan announced the creation of the Nissan Energy Solar initiative as it enters the residential green-energy market, following the lead of Tesla and Mercedes-Benz.
Weekend Reads: the biggest electric vehicle company you never heard of & more
It's the weekend! Kick-back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Nike heads toward 100% RE with new PPA
Nike Inc. announced on Jan. 18 that it has signed a PPA for a second wind contract with Avangrid Renewables, covering 86 megawatts of wind power from the Karankawa Wind Farm near Corpus Christi, Texas, which is scheduled for completion in 2019.
Padres go to bat with solar power
Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres welcomes the largest solar power system in Major League Baseball, larger than systems installed by seven other teams combined.
The U.S. Tax Overhaul: What Does It Mean for Corporate Solar Projects?
With the first major overhaul of the U.S. tax code in over 30 years, changes to tax policy are having a significant impact on the feasibility of companies “going solar” in the U.S. This column from EnterSolar discusses key impacts of the new tax code on corporate solar projects.
PG&E launches program to accelerate EV adoption in California
Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced the launch of a new EV Charge Network program to help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. PG&E expects to install new EV chargers in partnership with business customers
Facebook’s NM data center to add wind and solar
Facebook’s data center in Los Lunas, New Mexico is expected to welcome the addition of two new wind farms and a solar facility, expected to add 266 MWh of renewable energy.
The New England Electric Power Market
This white paper, presented by CPower, explores reasons behind the increasing cost of electricity in the New England electrical power market and what commercial and industrial power customers can do to mitigate these cost increases.
Dow and USGBC join forces to reduce GHG emissions
Dow Building Solutions and the U.S. Green Building Council announced on Jan. 17 a collaboration with the goal of providing solutions to measurably reduce GHG emissions through improved energy efficiency in buildings.
Xcel Energy receives “shockingly low bids” for solar and wind
Xcel Energy has received bids from renewable energy developers at the lowest prices in the U.S., with energy storage priced below costs for coal-generated power.
Walmart saves $100 million in energy with LEDs
Walmart Stores Inc. has installed more than 1.5 million LED fixtures in more than 6,000 locations, the company announced on January 16 at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show.
General Motors calls for greater access to wind and solar power
To meet the growing demand for clean energy at its factories, General Motors is calling for greater access to wind and solar power through expanded transmission lines.
Microgrids power Army engineers’ effort in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is relying on microgrid technology as part of their continuing efforts to restore electrical power to areas in Puerto Rico hit hardest by Hurricane Maria.
IRENA: Renewable technologies competitive by 2020
The cost of offshore wind power has declined by around 25% since 2010, making it comparable to other energy sources, according to a new cost analysis from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Weekend reads: Bitcoin Power, Trends to Watch & Home Biogas
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
NYC announces goal to divest from fossil fuels
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Jan. 10 a goal to divest New York City’s $189 billion pension fund from fossil fuel companies within five years, making the city the first major US pension plan to take this action.
OPPD achieves 30% renewable energy sales goal
Renewable energy represented 30% of Omaha Public Power District’s retail sales in 2017
Amazon data centers granted discount in Ohio
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has approved an economic development arrangement between Amazon subsidiary Vadata Inc. and AEP Ohio, including a 10-year discount for its data centers operating in AEP Ohio’s territory.
Virginia seeks to join RGGI
Virginia could be the first southern state to cap carbon emissions and join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a step announced as part of the joint legislative agenda proposed on Jan. 10 by Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Gov.-elect Ralph Northam.
Tesla begins solar roof production at gigafactory
Tesla Inc. has begun production of electricity-producing shingles, more than a year after the company introduced the concept, according to a report from Bloomberg News.
Airports continue the switch to renewable energy
With energy-hungry airports constantly in need of power sources, Mother Nature Network reports that more airports are switching, at least partially, to solar or wind power.
