Energy Management Articles
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.
New DOE program to fund nuclear power research
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a new initiative within its Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy program, known as ARPA-E, to provide up to $20 million in funding for nuclear energy research.
Puerto Rico looks to rebuild with Tesla, private sector
As Puerto Rico continues to struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which all but disintegrated the U.S. territory's electric grid, Bloomberg News reported that it has been in "serious talks" with Tesla and other companies about building a newer, advanced electricity system.
Waiting in the wings: The impact of solar import tariffs
This column, presented by EDF Renewable Energy, explains what's at stake for the U.S. solar industry - and panel costs - if the federal government imposes tariffs on imported modules as suggested in a looming Section 201 trade case petition.
Emerging green tariffs in regulated markets
As the number of utility-offered green tariff programs continues to grow, this report from the World Resources Institute in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund - updated in September - details 17 green tariff proposals and offerings across 13 states.
2017 Green Power Leadership winners announced
The U.S. EPA and the Center for Resource Solutions announced Oct. 23 the winners of the 2017 Green Power Leadership Awards during the Renewable Energy Markets Conference in New York City.
Reno implements energy efficiency project
A new energy efficiency project launched in Reno, Nev., on Oct. 18 is aiming to increase the energy and water efficiency of the city's commercial, industrial and multi-family buildings.
Weekend reads: Deep sea wind power; a utility's dominance in Virginia; Trump's coal riddle & more
It's the weekend! Kick-back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Executives from Corning, Equinix, Goldman, HP will keynote at SED's 2018 Innovation Summit
Four keynote speakers from commercial and industrial companies with cutting-edge energy management programs across four separate sectors have been confirmed for the 2018 Innovation Summit.
West Haven to see savings from streetlight LED retrofit
A town in Connecticut estimates that it will save $338,000 per year in electrical costs through a planned LED retrofit of 4,388 of its street lights.
Facebook data center revives Nebraska wind farm
Facebook will begin procuring energy for its Papillion data center project from a previously dormant wind farm in northeast Nebraska, the social media company announced Oct. 19.
