Energy Management Articles
RESF kicks off with 3 key strategy considerations
The 2017 Smart Energy Decisions Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum kicked off Nov. 8 with three keynote speeches addressing defining your purpose for renewable sourcing, ensuring that those decisions align with the company's larger strategy and diversifying the approach
Exelon's Texas merchant power biz files for bankruptcy
Citing challenging market conditions for generators caused by low power prices, Exelon Corp. announced Nov. 7 that its Texas merchant power subsidiary, Exelon Generation Texas Power LLC, has filed for bankruptcy.
Report outlines path to 35 GW of installed storage
New research suggests a path for the U.S. to reach 35 GW of new energy storage systems installed by 2025.
The Evolution of the California Energy Market: How demand response, management will change the future
This white paper, presented by CPower, aims to paint a clear picture of the future and present of California's energy landscape in a way that arms organizations and businesses with the facts and insights needed to make sound energy management decisions.
EPA honors top companies for supply chain efficiency
The U.S. EPA on Oct. 23 announced the 2017 winners of the "SmartWay Excellence Award" for freight carriers, logistics companies and shippers in the retail and manufacturing sectors, including Gap, HP, Johnson & Johnson and more.
HSBC pledges $100B to combat climate change
Joining a growing number of the world's largest banks that have committed big money to mitigate climate change and cut their own climate-related risks, HSBC on Nov. 6 committed $100 billion to sustainable financing and investment by 2025 and said it will source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Weekend reads: Fossil fuels & sexual assault; wind, solar tax impact; Musk plays defense for Tesla & more
It's the weekend! Kick-back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Scope 3 … the serious path towards sustainability
This column from EDF Climate Corps project manager Daniel Hill explains why more and more companies - from Apple to Walmart - are making public commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions outside of their own operations, and why avoiding scope 3 emissions can have the greatest impact on a corporate footprint.
Voluntary and corporate renewable energy in the Northeast: Barriers and opportunities for growth
This policy brief, the first of three prepared by the Center for Resource Solutions and the Pace Energy and Climate Center focused on voluntary renewable energy in the Northeast, explains the current and potential value of voluntary renewable energy to meet state goals.
Energy efficiency project to save Texas county $10M
Faced with a growing list of deferred maintenance projects that drove high operational costs, a southern Texas country recently began work on a project that will leverage savings from its energy budget to fund a series of infrastructure and efficiency upgrades.
Study: EVs, hybrids to share half of market by 2030
As automakers continue to expand their hybrid and fully electric vehicle offerings worldwide, a new study indicates those fleets will cut the global market share of pure internal combustion engines in half by 2030.
Microsoft announces 2nd European wind deal
Microsoft said Nov. 2 that power from the 180-MW wind farm will power its nearby datacenter operations.
P&G marks progress toward 2020 energy goals
In releasing its latest sustainability report, Procter & Gamble on Oct. 31 reported updates on its energy management and renewable energy initiatives that are helping to drive its commitment to achieve a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions.
Webinar: Knocking on the utilities' door – a closer look at green tariffs
As commercial and industrial companies increasingly commit to corporate sustainability goals, the executives responsible for energy and sustainability management are faced with a variety of alternatives for increasing their use of renewable energy.
Vermont biz group pushes for carbon tax
A major Vermont business group is working to re-frame the argument for a carbon tax as an economic development opportunity for the state.
NYS college unveils 2 MW solar project
The offsite project is expected to directly offset the college's electricity costs and is a net-metered project supported by a grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
Ford to deploy 'energy infrastructure of the future'
Ford Motor Co. is expecting to see drastic cuts in energy use at its research and engineering center in Dearborn, Mich., through the implementation of a series of sustainability systems created by its utility, DTE Energy.
ITC announces remedy proposals in solar trade case
The U.S.International Trade Commission on Oct. 31 announced the remedies it will forward to President Donald Trump related to the high-profile Section 201 case that has major implications for the country's solar industry.
Infographic: 7 key trends in corporate RE sourcing
What does the appetite for renewable energy investment look like in the wake of the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement? Seven findings from our exclusive study tell the story in this infographic.
McKesson signs PPA for 3-MW onsite solar project
Pharmaceuticals and health services company McKesson Corp. has executed a power purchase agreement for electricity generated from an onsite, 3-MW solar project at a distribution center in New Jersey.
CDP: 89% of companies have GHG reduction targets
A new report from CDP outlining responses from more than 1,800 global corporations shows that 89% of them have reported emissions reduction targets in 2017.
Weekend reads: Cleantech VC funding spike; electric car emissions; molten salt storage & more
It's the weekend! Kick-back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Equinix datacenter features evaporative cooling tech
Global interconnection and data center company Equinix has opened a new, LEED Gold Certified building in Northern Virginia.
State ski resort completes $5M efficiency overhaul
A state-owned ski resort in New Hampshire recently completed a $5.1 million energy efficiency overhaul, including the replacement of nearly 400 snow guns, funded through the state's energy performance contract.
Best Buy fast-tracks energy, fleet efficiency, RE use
Best Buy on Oct. 26 rolled out new commitments to reduce its carbon emissions, accelerating its previous plans in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy and fleet optimization.
Microsoft opens natural gas-fed datacenter pilot
Microsoft Corp. and partners on Oct. 26 announced the opening of its new "Advanced Energy Lab" in Seattle, a pilot datacenter project that has connected natural gas pipelines directly to racks that are fully powered by integrated fuel cells.
Case study: The Arby's app for aging RTU management
This case study outlines Arby's innovative answer to a challenging question: When you have a portfolio of more 900 quick-service restaurants across the country, how do you keep track of, manage and maintain all of your HVAC equipment?
Organic Valley joins community solar partnership
Organic Valley, the largest cooperative of organic farmers in the U.S. and a leading organic brand, said Oct. 25 that it will soon cover 100% of its electric load through renewable energy with help from a new community solar partnership.
Pfizer completes 1st LEED Platinum pharma factory
Pfizer Inc. recently completed work on its first LEED Platinum certified pharmaceutical factory in the world, an expansion at its Dalian, China, production base.
Syncing solar, storage, fuel cells in an NYC microgrid
This case study, presented by Demand Energy, an Enel Group company, explores the clean energy technology and software behind the first microgrid in New York City to provide peak load reduction, standalone backup power and ensure solar PV self-consumption.
