Energy Management Articles
BlackRock sharpens focus on portfolio climate risk
In outlining its engagement priorities for the coming year, BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, named climate risk disclosure among its top five priorities.
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Chicago benchmarking analysis reveals challenges
While the latest data from Chicago on the city's energy benchmarking program showed significant overall savings, a recent analysis by Midwest Energy News also uncovered some challenge areas.
Air Force base to upgrade efficiency, add renewables
The U.S. Air Force base in Los Angeles, Calif., has entered into a 23-year contract for a modernization project that includes energy efficiency and renewable energy projects expected to reduce its energy use by 17%.
Trump budget cuts Energy Star, 3,200 jobs from EPA
Following a series of leaked excerpts from President Donald Trump's 2018 federal budget proposal, the White House on March 16 released the document, which made official the president's call for significant cuts to the DOE and EPA.
IKEA installs 5th biogas fuel cell in California
IKEA is on track to generate 1.5 MW in total of energy via fuel cells, supplementing onsite solar arrays atop five California stores.
Google gains approval for new energy efficient HQ
Google has received unanimous approval for a new energy efficient headquarters from the Mountain View, Calif., City Council.
EnerNOC exploring alternatives, potential sale
Boston-based demand response provider EnerNOC said in its 2016 fourth-quarter and full-year earnings report that it may be forced to offload certain business operations or sell the company.
Macerich property meets new green-building standard
Shopping-center developer Macerich said one of its properties, The Oaks in Thousand Oaks, Calif., became the first U.S. building to meet BRE America’s new green-building standard as a BREEAM In-Use certified building.
Ford touts energy efficiency efforts in manufacturing
Ford Motor Co. highlighted its efforts to reduce its environmental impact, pointing to its Partnership for A Cleaner Environment program, through which it shares sustainability initiatives with its suppliers worldwide.
Ceres-led group of businesses appeals to EPA, supports auto-industry standards
A Ceres-led coalition of businesses sent a letter to U.S. EPA chief Scott Pruitt urging the federal regulator to retain auto industry fuel-efficiency and emissions standards.
Nestlé outlines energy, sustainability goals
Nestle laid out 42 planned commitments in its Creating Shared Value agenda to align with the U.N.'s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
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Japanese Apple supplier commits to 100% renewables
Apple has taken another step toward powering its supply chain with 100% clean energy.
An open letter to President Trump on Energy Star
There are certainly many government programs with questionable value and return. The EPA's Energy Star buildings and plants program is not one of them.
Moody's: Primary driver of renewable energy demand has shifted to corporates, other new entrants
Corporate power purchase agreements and community choice aggregators are now primary drivers of demand for renewable energy in the U.S., replacing state mandates for greener power portfolios, according to a new report from Moody's Investors Service.
MGM to install cogeneration at Massachusetts casino
The cogeneration solution for MGM Resorts International's new casino in Springfield, Mass., is expected to save the company between $300,000 and $400,000 a year on energy costs.
How market dynamics impact PPA, VPPA contracts
While there are many advantages to commercial and industrial customers "going green" with long-term renewable energy purchase agreements, it is critical that buyers consider the associated exposure to wholesale market risk before signing on the dotted line.
SEIA: Corporates behind 10% of new solar in 2016
Solar had its biggest year ever in 2016, with large corporate customers accounting for a record amount of total U.S. capacity additions, according to new data from the industry released March 7.
Reports: Trump aims to shutter Energy Star program
Among other anticipated changes and cuts to the U.S. EPA, E&E News reported March 6 that the Trump administration is planning to "close out" the Energy Star program.
Making physical renewable power accessible to all
In this column, presented by Renewable Power Direct, CEO Eric Alam argues that energy producers, buyers and sellers have failed to make clean energy procurement accessible to most commercial and industrial electric customers, and offers a solution.
Dunkin' recognized for energy management program
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has been recognized by the Association of Energy Services Professionals for its creation of an energy management program in partnership with its utilities.
New York ski resorts commit to 100% clean energy
Three New York ski resorts have pledged to operate entirely on renewable energy by 2030 under an initiative intended to support the state's clean energy standard.
IKEA continues EV charging station rollout
Continuing with its sustainable energy initiatives, IKEA on March 7 announced plans to install three electric vehicle charging stations at a new store opening in Columbus, Ohio.
8 essential considerations for a successful VPPA
As corporations accelerate their use of offsite virtual power purchase agreements for clean energy, this column, presented by EDF Renewable Energy, details the eight most important considerations for buyers when evaluating such an agreement.
Target continues solar spree with 5 rooftop projects
Continuing to increase the amount of solar capacity used to power its operations, Target Corp. has announced plans to install rooftop solar projects on five of its Colorado stores.
EIA says wind reached 5.5% of US grid in 2016
Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma and North Dakota all sourced more than 20% of their electricity generation from wind power during 2016, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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Minnesota bill would double clean energy standard
Minnesota Lt. Governor Tina Smith recently announced the introduction of a bipartisan bill that calls on the state to double its renewable energy standard to 50% by 2030 from the current 25%.
Green bond funds helped finance Apple Park's energy efficiency, renewable energy features
Apple used funds from its previously issued $1.5 billion green bond to finance energy smart elements of its new, sprawling campus in California that was designed as a microgrid.
