Energy Management Articles
Report outlines Facebook's clean energy strategy
"Facebook is Greening the Grid," a recent article in American Builder Today, tracks the progress of the 2-billion user’s new data center in Omaha, Neb., as they work with Omaha Public Power District to source energy from wind farms
FERC rejects Perry-proposed nuclear, coal bailout
In a move widely regarded as an affirmation the independence of the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the commissioners on Jan. 8 unanimously rejected a proposal from Energy Secretary Rick Perry considered by critics to be a bailout for coal and nuclear generators.
Case study: Lighting + controls with a 3-year payback
This case study, presented by EMC, details the implementation of an energy saving LED lighting retrofit and relamping project at Allina Health's Cambridge Regional Medical Center in Minnesota.
Church pension fund adds $17M to RE fund
The Church Pension Fund, a financial services organization serving the Episcopal Church, announced an investment of $17 million in the Social Investment Managers & Advisors Off-Grid Solar and Financial Access Senior Debt Fund I B.V.
Businesses urge NH to adopt clean energy policies
More than 50 New Hampshire businesses are calling for the state Legislature to advance clean energy policies that they say will support economic growth and business development.
Weekend reads: Nat gas prices surge; Siemens bets on blockchain; a utility megamerger & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web (our first batch in 2018 - happy new year).
Innovation Summit agenda, sponsors announced
Following the announcement of keynote speakers for the 2nd annual Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit, SED on Jan. 5 released the full agenda, list of speakers and confirmed sponsors for the February event.
Report: 2017 global plug-in vehicle sales pass 1M
Global sales of plug-in electric vehicles surpassed 1 million in 2017, and the market is projected to experience annual growth around 38% through 2020, according to a new report from Navigant Research.
1st Arkansas city commits to 100% renewables
The city of Fayetteville on Jan. 2 became the first municipality in Arkansas to commit to transitioning to 100% clean and renewable sources of energy.
Alabama Power, Walmart solar project starts up
Nearly 18 months after initially announced, one of Alabama's largest solar projects is up, running and providing renewable energy to Walmart through a long-term contract with Alabama Power.
New York Gov. unveils clean energy transition plan
A part of his annual State of the State presentation, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo revealed a comprehensive and ambitious energy plan the calls for the development of at least 1.5 GW of energy storage and 800 MW of offshore wind.
SEIA publishes new C&I solar contract resources
The Solar Energy Industries Association on Jan. 3 announced the release of two documents it says were designed to spur investment in commercial solar projects; the first is a sample contract that combines the benefits of a power purchase agreement with PACE.
TD Bank targets $100B in low carbon finance
Deepening the banking sector's influence in the clean energy economy, TD Bank Group recently unveiled a new series of initiatives aimed at advancing the global shift to lower carbon future.
Cisco, Ecolab, Hasbro top Newsweek green rankings
Cisco Systems Inc. was recently named by Newsweek as the highest ranked U.S. company by corporate sustainability and environmental impact, joined by seven other large commercial and industrial energy users on the publication's top rankings for 2017.
Weekend reads: A holiday guide to climate science; coal for Christmas at FERC; Tesla's big year & more
The holidays are here, and so is the final weekend reads edition of 2017! Cozy up with the top five holiday/year-end energy stories of the week.
Report: DER capacity will quadruple by 2026
A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for distributed energy resources, or DER, technologies, providing forecasts for installed capacity and revenue in the commercial and industrial and residential segments through 2026.
IKEA wraps Illinois' largest rooftop solar project
IKEA recently announced the completion of a 2.85 MW rooftop solar project on its Joliet, Ill., distribution center.
Stadium deploys storage for solar-powered EVs
A sports stadium in the Netherlands has embarked on an energy infrastructure project that will allow visitors to charge their electric vehicles with power generated from onsite solar panels.
Kimberly-Clark ramps up wind energy use
A milestone in the development of Kimberly Clark Corp.'s first major investment in wind energy: The Oklahoma project it has agreed to purchase 120 MW of generation from has entered operations.
NYC passes mandate for buildings to post energy scores
New York City Council on Dec. 19 approved a landmark bill that will require commercial and residential buildings to post their energy efficiency scores and associated grades near their public entrances.
Smart HVAC technology yields 36% savings at AU
A pilot project at American University that utilizes weather forecast data to control heating ventilation and air conditioning has yielded dramatic energy cost savings at an already LEED Gold-certified building on campus.
New Jersey manufacturer to save $6.5M with solar
A New Jersey manufacturing company that specializes in lamination is expecting to reduce its energy costs by $6.5 million over 25 years after installing a 1.4 MW rooftop solar project at one of its facilities.
Susquehanna U partners on 14-acre solar project
Artist’s rendering of the solar array being developed by WGL Energy and Susquehanna University provided by WGL Energy.
EDF, Toyota invest in vehicle-to-grid company
In a move aimed at providing options for corporate and industrial companies that want to offer workplace charging, EDF Renewable Energy and Toyota Tsusho have closed on a Series A investment in San-Diego based Nuvve Corp., a startup focused on vehicle-to-grid solutions.
Microsoft plans efficient, net-zero water Calif. campus
In designing its new Silicon Valley campus, Microsoft Corp. is incorporating both energy and water conservation elements, accounting for California's frequent droughts.
Weekend reads: The rise of the microgrid; Bitcoin's energy dilemma; wind, solar tax update & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
New energy opportunities: Innovations that shape how companies manage energy
This white paper, presented by Schneider Electric, details opportunities for corporations created by the development of new clean energy technologies from wind and solar to energy storage and blockchain.
Corporates push EU toward 35% renewable target
Big companies, including Amazon, DuPont and Unilever, along with utilities and renewable energy suppliers, are urging members of the European Union's energy council to set a renewable energy target of at least 35% and lift barriers to corporate PPAs.
Steelcase passes major energy use reduction milestone
Global furniture maker and design company Steelcase Inc. has passed a major milestone toward its energy and environmental goals this year: Its global energy use is 20% lower than it was just seven years ago.
Nissan's enterprisewide approach to SEP
This case study from the U.S. DOE details the approach Nissan Motor Co. has taken to certify all three of its U.S. plants to Superior Energy Performance under the department's Better Buildings initiative, reducing nearly 1,600 billion Btu of primary energy.
