Energy Management Articles
Weekend reads: A federal energy bill; Southern kills 'clean coal' plant; world's largest wind farm & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Competing for efficiency in the manufacturing industry
Ryan Spies, manager of sustainability and energy for Saint-Gobain in North America, suggests that a sense of competition in the industrial sector can help spur out-of-the-box thinking and improvements needed to drive energy efficiency and meet corporate sustainability targets.
DOE: At potential, controls could slash energy use 30%
The critical impact that building controls can have on energy use when used to their full potential is the subject of a new report from the U.S. DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Dell aims for 80% energy intensity reduction by 2020
Dell Inc. continues to make progress on its clean energy and energy intensity reduction goals, stating in its fiscal year 2017 sustainability report that it sourced 24% of its electricity from renewable energy sources and has reduced intensity by 54%.
Nashville hotel recognized by DOE for energy efficiency
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel was recognized by the U.S. DOE on June 27 for energy efficiency upgrades that helped to lower its energy consumption by 22% in the past two years.
UPS sets greenhouse gas reduction targets
UPS, one of the world's largest fleet operators, has revised its sustainability commitments to include a specific greenhouse gas emissions target alongside efforts to increase its use of alternative fuels and renewable energy sources.
RILA's 2017 retail energy management industry report
This report from the Retail Industry Leaders Association looks at how a variety of companies in the retail industry have adopted energy management practices in 2017 and offers tips for how to build your own.
JPMorgan plans energy management software rollout
JPMorgan Chase will deploy new energy management systems that will utilize sensors, software and lighting controls across approximately 4,500 of its branches that are expected to help reduce gas and electric consumption by 15%.
GSK ramps efforts toward carbon neutral supply chain
Global healthcare and pharmaceutical company GSK has joined a host of other large corporations making moves to encourage and promote sustainability and energy efficiency among their suppliers.
Home Depot's multidimensional renewables strategy
This case study, presented by Edison Energy, powered by Altenex, details the multidimensional approach The Home Depot has adopted to accelerate its use of renewable energy across its portfolio of more than 2,200 retail locations.
A&B to upgrade efficiency at commercial buildings
One of Hawaii's largest private landowners, Alexander & Baldwin Inc., is undertaking a series of energy efficiency performance upgrades to three of its Oahu commercial properties with the intent to expand the program across its portfolio.
Business group pushes Virginia politicians on energy
A national association of businesses that includes Apple, Amazon and GE announced June 23 that it sent a memo to the two candidates in Virginia's gubernatorial race outlining actions that the future governor could take to advance the commonwealth’s energy programs.
California university installs 2nd solar project
In attempts to align with their sustainability goals, the University of California, Merced, is installing a 5-MW solar power system, which will be the university's second system on campus.
Real estate firm beats 2020 energy use targets
Shorenstein Properties LLC announced June 22 that it hit its 2020 energy use reduction target of 20% four years ahead of schedule.
Weekend reads: Trump slams wind in Iowa; Coal boss sues John Oliver; 100% renewables questioned & more
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Policies for enabling corporate sourcing of renewable energy internationally
This report from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory explores the policy and regulatory enabling environment for corporate sourcing of renewable energy.
EnerNOC to be sold to Italy's Enel for $300M
Following months of corporate struggles and restructurings, demand response provider EnerNOC Inc. said June 22 that it entered an agreement to be acquired by the Enel Group, a multinational power utility company based in Italy.
Fifth Third Bancorp announces 100% RE goal
Fifth Third Bancorp announced June 21 its commitment to purchasing 100% renewable energy by 2020, along with a list of other sustainability efforts. The company also outlined its recent LED rollout.
Pennsylvania university touts largest efficiency project
As an increasing number of colleges and universities turn to energy use reductions as a way to lower their expenses, a Pennsylvania university is on track to save thousands after deploying a series of upgrades that have reduced electricity use more than 20%.
IKEA plans new EV-friendly locations
Continuing the rollout of electric vehicle charging stations at its stores, IKEA this week announced new projects at two new stores currently in development.
Case study: Akamai's journey to drive down emissions
This case study, presented by 3Degrees, goes behind the scenes of cloud delivery network services company Akamai's recent investment in an 80-MW wind farm and explores how the deal fits into Akamai's long-term approach to decarbonizing their operations.
Groups release US grid study ahead of DOE's
A new study funded by the Advanced Energy Economy and the American Wind Energy Association has found that the shifting U.S. electricity resource mix does not threaten the reliability of the country's power system.
Agriculture Dept. inks $4.2M energy savings contract
U.S. Forest Service facilities in the Pacific Northwest will receive energy efficiency upgrades through a $4.22 million contract expected to reduce electricity and natural gas consumption in the region by 50%.
Oil majors join GM, PepsiCo & more in carbon tax push
Eleven of the world's biggest companies, including oil majors BP, Exxon Mobil, Shell and Total, have thrown their support behind a proposal for a U.S. carbon tax.
Lyft sets renewable energy goal for autonomous cars
Ride-sharing company Lyft announced a bold new climate goal for its platform: All electric autonomous vehicles will be powered by 100% renewable energy.
C&I solar installations have a bright future, but not if Suniva gets its way
In this guest column from the Solar Energy Industries Association, President and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper explains how a trade case currently pending at the U.S. International Trade Commission has the potential to devastate the U.S. solar industry and impact commercial and industrial deployment.
ACEEE ranks best, worst utilities for energy efficiency
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy has ranked U.S. utilities by the best — and worst — performers on energy efficiency.
Navigant: Hybrid advanced battery use on the rise
A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for utility-scale and customer-sited hybrid energy storage systems, providing forecasts for power capacity, energy capacity and revenue.
Weekend reads: IOUs caution DOE on grid study; 'self-healing' batteries; Brooklyn's microgrid craze & more
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Nevada governor restores net metering, vetos clean energy standard, community solar bills
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval on June 15 signed Assembly Bill 405, restoring the state's net metering rates close to retail for rooftop solar customers.
