Energy Management Articles
Businesses buying renewable power at record pace
A total of 36 businesses, government agencies, and universities have agreed to purchase 3.3 gigawatts of wind and solar power so far this year, setting a pace that could shatter the previous high of 4.8 gigawatts of deals for all of 2017.
Volvo smashes energy goal, sets new one
Volvo Group North America achieved a 25% reduction in energy consumption at U.S. facilities in 2017, five years ahead of schedule and has set a new goal of 25% more in savings by 2024.
Medline opens second NA solar installation
Medline announced the completion of a new solar installation, a 1.1-megawatt system in Rialto, Calif. The system, Medline’s second in North America and fifth worldwide, is estimated to generate power equivalent to 75% of the facility’s usage
Infographic: Craft Beer Alliance targets World Class Craft
The Craft Brew Alliance, an independent operator of breweries and brewpubs across the U.S., launched its "World Class Craft" initiative in 2016, including three-year sustainability targets for reducing emissions and energy usage.
Nestlé Waters signs PPA for Sacramento plant
Nestlé Waters North America signed a PPA with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to allow its Sacramento facility to be powered by 100% renewable energy. Nestlé Waters is the only food and beverage company in Sacramento to pur
Harvard achieves 30% GHG emissions reduction
Among the milestones reported in the 2017 Harvard Sustainability Report was a 30% reduction in net GHG emissions from 2006 to 2017.
Webinar: The Future of Energy Management at The Ohio State University
This webinar, sponsored by ENGIE, discusses integrated energy solutions at The Ohio State University. OSU's quest to advance visionary sustainability objects has provided a first-of-its-kind energy solution, enhancing the university’s academic mission while reducing energy costs, furthering environmental commitments, and ensuring reliable supply.
GM unveils 100MW wind project in Ohio
The Northwest Ohio Wind Farm was unveiled by General Motors and Starwood Energy Group on Apr. 30 in Paulding County, Ohio. Power purchased from the 100-megawatt wind project, currently under construction, will help offset the power used at GM’s Ohio and Indiana manufacturing facilities with renewable energy.
Otis Elevator Company adds 1.2MW solar system
Construction was recently completed on a 1.2-megawatt ground-mounted solar array for the Otis Elevator Company at their facility in Florence, S.C.
Target's charging up its EV program to reach more than 20 states
All throughout Earth Month and every day at Target, we’re working toward ambitious goals to help keep the planet healthy.
Urjanet launches Utility Data for Solar
Urjanet announced on Apr. 30 the launch of Utility Data for Solar, a data-as-a-service solution that provides on-demand access to commercial and residential energy usage, cost, and location data from more than 750 electric utilities in more than 15 countries.
Goldman Sachs at 95% of 2020 RE Goal
Goldman Sachs is at 95% of its 100% renewable energy goal for 2020, according to the company’s 2017 Environmental, Social and Governance Report.
Weekend reads: EPA vs. science; Using innovative tech for profit & the environment & more
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Four corporate sustainability trends all business leaders should be watching in 2018
Today marks my one-year anniversary of joining EDF Climate Corps, where I’ve spent the last 12 months helping companies think through the strategies for meeting – or setting – their climate goals. What I’ve learned in this short time is that companies are going beyond the “safe bet” to tackling bigger and more impactful projects.
Craft Brew Alliance on their way to 2019 goal
Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. announced progress against its three-year target for reducing carbon emissions as part of their just-released 2017 Sustainability Report.
PPG Industries reports current progress, new goals
PPG Industries reported a 46% reduction in GHG emissions intensity achieved from 2012 to 2017, along with new, aggressive sustainability goals for 2025 with the release of its 2017 Corporate Sustainability Report.
Boston Properties exceeds 2020 targets, aims for 2025
After exceeding 2020 targets, Boston Properties announced updated energy, water, and GHG intensity reduction goals for 2025. The company reached its 2020 targets three years early, including reducing energy use intensity by 23%, water intensity by 26%, and GHG emissions intensity by 38% compared to a 2008 base year.
CVS Health’s energy reduction achievements
CVS Health announced achievements including a 26% reduction in carbon intensity, compared to a 2010 baseline; a 6% reduction in electricity usage from 2016, and reduced fleet travel by about 1 million miles due to improved routing software
Infographic: Food Lion celebrates sustainability progress
In honor of Earth Day, Food Lion celebrated its commitment to sustainable retailing by releasing an infographic highlighting its progress in 2017.
City Furniture to add Tesla Semi trucks
City Furniture announced the pre-order of five all-electric Semi trucks as the next step in the company’s "green" approach to all facets of its business. The company expects to use these trucks to transport merchandise from its main distribution center in Tamarac, Fla.
University of Maryland completes solar field
A solar field spanning 10 acres of land began operating at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Laboratory Campus on Apr. 23.
General Motors and L'Oréal USA SWAP for energy efficiency
General Motors and L'Oréal USA are the stars of the fourth installment of the online video series, “Better Buildings Challenge SWAP,” as the companies exchange energy management teams to gain new insights, save money and improve the energy performance
Wendy’s premieres Smart designs
The Wendy’s Company unveiled a new “Smart Family of Designs” to provide a portfolio of development options to franchisees, including the Smart 2.0 design, which reduces environmental impact with a smaller footprint and features that promote energy efficiency, while targeting an additional $150,000 of savings in development costs.
Agenda, speakers, sponsors announced for Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum
Smart Energy Decisions has released the current agenda, speakers, and sponsors for the spring edition of the 2018 Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum to be held June 18-20 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, Calif.
DuPont plant efficiency upgrade for Va. plant
The DuPont Spruance manufacturing facility in Richmond, Va., will undergo an upgrade to incorporate utility best practices and efficiencies to reduce costs and improve reliability.
Lyft to purchase carbon offsets
Lyft, the on-demand transportation company, announced that all Lyft rides will now be carbon neutral.
Weekend reads: Target hits solar lead; Trump vs. tech giants & more
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Enel Green Power launches Renewable Energy Blocks
This brochure from Enel Green Power describes an innovative model for renewable energy sourcing. The "Renewables4All" program is designed to offer customers with small-medium energy loads a broader spectrum of choices for affordable renewable energy.
Infographic: BP's scenarios for energy transition
In their report, "Advancing the Energy Transition," BP noted that renewables are now the fastest-growing energy source in history, adding "We estimate that they could account for 14% of all energy consumption in 2040– if not more."
Intuit launches corporate RE program for Texas residents
Software company Intuit announced a new program, “Purely Green,” that will share its corporate wind power procurement in Texas with commercial and residential customers. In partnership with retail energy provider Just Energy, the program will offer discounted renewable energy credits to hundreds of thousands of electricity customers across Texas.
