Energy Management Articles
Study: Renewable investments are eclipsing RPS targets
The U.S. electric power industry, helped by large commercial and industrial energy users, has been investing in renewable resources well beyond states' renewable portfolio standards and targets, according to a new presentation from economists at The Brattle Group.
E-book: Five key considerations for integrating renewables into your procurement strategy
This e-book, presented by Ecova, outlines five key strategies for incorporating distributed energy resources, including renewable energy sources, into an organization's overall energy strategy.
Smithfield Foods outlines plan to cut emissions 25%
Marking a new data point in the corporate sustainability storyline, Smithfield Foods announced plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2025 across its supply chain.
Toyota takes aim at emissions with new technology
Toyota has announced a the development of new advanced engines and transmissions that are expected to reduce carbon emissions and improve fuel efficiency.
Green-e verification report, 2015
This annual report from the Center for Resource Solutions summarizes the 2015 renewable energy and carbon offset market including generation, utility and community green power programs, RECs and more.
Google will hit 100% renewables in 2017, calls the milestone 'just the beginning' in detailing new plans
An early mover among a growing number of corporations that have pledged to run their operations on 100% renewable energy, Google announced it will hit that goal in 2017.
LinkedIn opens net zero energy building in California
LinkedIn recently announced the completed transformation of a 40,000-square-foot building it owns to a net-zero energy site.
Avery Dennison inks PPA for Texas wind
Labeling and packaging materials manufacturer Avery Dennison has signed a power purchase agreement for output from a Texas wind project that is expected to offset 50% of its U.S.-based greenhouse gas emissions derived from electricity use.
Amex increased energy efficiency 38% in 4 years
American Express cut its absolute carbon emissions 10% between 2011 and 2015 through a combination of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.
Webinar: How Procter & Gamble is using offsite renewables to achieve sustainability goals
This webinar, sponsored by EDF Renewables, explores why Procter & Gamble turned to an offsite wind project in support of their sustainability goals. You'll learn about the project they engaged with and how it will deliver 96 MW of its output to P&G.
Weekend reads: Ivanka Trump as climate czar; solar roads; the purple haze of LED lights & more
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Amazon VP talks green data centers at Vegas event
Speaking at the Amazon Web Services re:Invent conference in Las Vegas, Vice President and Distinguished Engineer James Hamilton talked at length about the process and strategy of securing enough green power to reach the company's larger goal of using 100% renewable energy.
Wendy's joins Energy Star seeking deeper efficiencies
The Wendy's Company, looking to improve energy efficiency throughout its restaurants, has joined the U.S. EPA's Energy Star program.
Microsoft: Expanding beyond carbon neutral operations to accelerate global and local good
This white paper from Microsoft serves as a progress report on the tech giant's climate-related initiatives, including its internal carbon price program, as well as a glimpse into the future of its sustainability strategy more broadly.
Utility proposes $500k power credit for automakers
A central Ohio electric utility has proposed an economic development cost-recovery rider intended to provide up to $500,000 in annual funds to area automakers such as Honda.
Air Force, Navy teams square off in DOE web series
At the rare intersection of energy efficiency and reality television, the U.S. DOE has launched season two of the Better Buildings Challenge's spin on ABC's Wife Swap featuring two rival military divisions.
Caesars files to stop buying power from NV Energy
Toward the end of an already tough year for Nevada's largest utility, NV Energy, yet another of its largest customers has filed with state regulators for permission to buy its power elsewhere.
IKEA to be Ohio's largest nonutility solar owner
The home furnishings retailer said in a Nov. 30 news release that it will begin installing a 1.21-MW system early next year at its Columbus, Ohio, store.
Case study: Metal manufacturer cuts energy costs 20%
In this customer profile, sponsored by Constellation, the team outlines three specific ways it is helping an Illinois-based metal manufacturer get smarter about energy management to reduce its costs.
Iron Mountain activates New Jersey solar project
Storage and information management company Iron Mountain has activated a solar array at its Freehold, N.J., facility, that is expected to generate 2.6 million kWh of electricity per year.
Report: US already beating Clean Power Plan targets
Despite significant uncertainty surrounding the future of the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan, a new analysis of government data shows the country is already meeting a number of its outlined targets.
Microsoft report details carbon program expansion
Since implementing an internal carbon price in 2012, Microsoft says it has invested in more 14 million MWh of clean power.
Achieving maximum benefit from energy management
This guide, sponsored by Direct Energy, details the team's plan for optimizing your company's energy management strategy to achieve the maximum allowable benefits.
Making the case for corporate energy 'prosumers'
With Apple moving into the business of selling electricity earlier this year, the Harvard Business Review took on the trend in a Nov. 25 piece suggesting other businesses may want to follow suit.
Wal-Mart partners up for ice energy storage demo
In an effort to reduce operating costs related to refrigeration and improve resilience across its portfolio of stores, Wal-Mart is conducting a field demonstration of an ice-based energy storage system in San Diego.
Outgoing EPA head: Clean energy future is inevitable
Speaking at a National Press Club event Nov. 21, outgoing U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy urged the U.S. to plow ahead with efforts to combat climate change, regardless of the direction the new presidential administration takes.
Guide to internal financing for energy efficiency
This guide written by the Institute for Market Transformation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association is intended to help energy managers and finance professionals understand the various financing approaches for energy projects in retail.
Amid lighting upheaval, Navigant sees market growth
As lighting and lighting control systems continue to advance, a new report suggests more and more companies will turn to the lighting as a service market.
Barcardi details efficiency, clean energy efforts
The owner of Grey Goose brand vodka says it implemented hundreds of energy efficiency initiatives across its operations as it worked to achieve a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Bank of America issues its largest green bond
Bank of America has issued its third and largest green bond, for $1 billion in aggregate principal amount, which it says helps continue its commitment to advancing renewable energy generation.
