Energy Management Articles
Ohio businesses band together against energy bill
Amid debate within the Ohio Legislature over a new bill aimed at rolling back renewable energy and energy efficiency standards, a group of major businesses and investors have called on lawmakers to vote against the bill.
Nebraska utility revs up wind supply for Facebook
In celebrating the start of construction of its newest data center in Nebraska, Facebook cited a deal for wind energy from Omaha Public Power District as a key factor in its decision to locate there.
7-Eleven to power 425 stores with wind energy
About a year after 7-Eleven outlined steps to reduce its environmental footprint, the convenience store giant announced a big leap forward.
Massachusetts health care system enters 2nd phase of 10-year energy performance contract
UMass Memorial is expected to save almost 2 million kilowatt hours of electric energy in the project's first year, and over the course of the 10-year contract, it is anticipated to generate $5 million in energy savings and operational cost savings.
Iron Mountain data centers now 100% wind powered
Storage and information management services company Iron Mountain has a new selling point for its data center customers: The business is now 100% powered by renewable energy.
Verizon targets 48 MW of green power by 2025
Already a leader in energy efficiency and smart store design, Verizon has also ventured into using "green energy" as it works toward meeting broader sustainability goals.
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RIC enters $5M energy savings performance contract
Rhode Island College's energy infrastructure is getting a makeover that is expected to result in savings of more than 340,000 per year for the next 15 years, according to a recent news release.
Vermont passes energy efficiency 'backup' bill
Lawmakers in Vermont have passed a bill aimed at preserving energy efficiency standards, the Vermont Digger reported March 24.
LED lighting rollout to save GM $2.3M per year
General Motors Co. is expecting to achieve energy savings of about $2.3 million a year going forward following the installation of more than 45,000 LED lighting fixtures across 32 of its global facilities.
IKEA completes 2nd Ohio rooftop solar project
IKEA has completed its previously announced solar panel installation atop its future Columbus, Ohio, store opening Summer 2017, making it one of the largest nonutility solar owners in the state.
AB InBev commits to 100% renewables, inks 1st PPA
The world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev, on March 28 announced a 100% renewable energy goal for the company's global operations, which represent nearly 6 terawatt-hours of electricity a year.
Collectively, we have the power to influence change
One key takeaway from the Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit is this: If harnessed, the collective power of commercial and industrial energy management executives has tremendous potential to influence the future of the U.S. energy landscape.
Insurance group takes on solar, retrocommissioning
The country's 13th largest property/casualty insurance group, American Family Insurance, recently announced plans to install rooftop solar panels at its headquarters in Madison, Wisc., along with a series of companywide energy efficiency initiatives.
Trump signs executive order to roll back climate protections, vows to end 'war on coal'
Following weeks of speculation regarding President Donald Trump's plans for an executive order aimed at unwinding Obama's climate regulations, the president made it official March 28 alongside a group of coal miners at the U.S. EPA.
Nonprofit replaces HVAC with solar, ice storage
Following the failure of its air conditioning systems in 2015, the Palm Springs Cultural Center has replaced its dated HVAC system with a brand new type of energy solution that utilizes solar and ice battery storage.
Air purifying billboards point to Toyota's hydrogen car
Toyota on March 23 announced the launch of an air purifying advertising campaign for its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Toyota Mirai.
25 US cities have 100% renewables targets
With recent additions following city council votes March 21 in Madison, Wisc., and Abita Springs, La., there are now 25 U.S. cities that have committed to running on 100% renewable energy, according to a statement from The Sierra Club.
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Industrial recommissioning: Not just a tune-up
This report from the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project reviews features of six existing industrial recommissioning programs offered by utilities and provides a set of recommendations for successfully implementing a new program that saves energy and money.
Current to install 17 MW of solar for GE, others
Current, the energy management "startup" launched by General Electric in 2015, is showing off its solar energy capabilities with plans to install projects at eight GE locations in the Northeast.
Fuel cells to slash energy costs for Connecticut IKEA
IKEA's first fuel cell project to power up at an east coast store is expected to generate half of the building's energy needs.
Xcel Energy makes largest multistate wind investment
The announcement adds to the growing level of wind energy capacity being added to electric utility service territories across the country.
Auburn to save $442k with baseball stadium LEDs
The university's decision to take on the project for its baseball field follows a growing number of sports venues across the country that have adopted modernized, energy efficiency lighting technologies.
Getting to yes: The challenge of internal engagement on renewable energy
In this column, presented by Renewable Choice Energy, the team outlines five steps to overcoming the significant hurdle of getting all of your organization's stakeholders on board with renewable energy solutions.
DOE unveils free energy use benchmarking tool
The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Lab unveiled a new energy use benchmarking tool that combines DOE and Energy Star data to provide cost and consumption benchmarks.
Microsoft wind deal recognized for financial innovation
The innovative financial structure utilized in Microsoft's recent purchase of wind energy from the 178-MW Bloom Wind project in Kansas was designed to help project owners manage the revenue risk associated with developing large-scale wind projects.
Meat producer inks energy management deal
Dallas-based Standard Meat Company has entered into a new agreement for an energy management solution that includes onsite generation and renewable energy credits.
Jaguar Land Rover signs 100% renewable energy deal
Jaguar Land Rover announced earlier this month that it sealed an agreement to buy all its U.K. electricity from renewable sources up through March 2020.
DHL Group targets zero logistics-related emissions
Global mail and logistics company Deutsche Post DHL Group has set an aggressive sustainability target, aiming to reduce all of its logistics-related emissions to net zero by 2050.
