Energy Management Articles
IKEA offers solar energy storage to UK customers
IKEA has announced plans to roll out a whole new offering to homeowners: Energy storage.
Microsoft director talks directs access in Washington
As Microsoft Corp. in Washington state moves its renewable energy purchasing from its utility to the open market, it will pay a $24 million transition fee, director of sustainability policy Michelle Patron said in a recent TV interview.
Carestream cuts energy use 21%, earns state award
Carestream, a manufacturer of dental and medical imaging systems, has been recognized with a Colorado Industrial Energy Efficiency award for its manufacturing plant in Windsor, Colo.
Solar helps Target reduce energy use
In its 2016 corporate sustainability report, Target announced that it reduced energy intensity in stores by 2.32% since 2010 and achieved Energy Star certification in 76% of its buildings.
How new microgrid technologies enable optimal cooperation among distributed energy resources
This white paper presented by Schneider Electric covers microgrid technologies in detail and explores their significant role in the new energy transition.
IBM cuts annual energy use by 5.3%
In 2016, IBM made significant strides in reducing its energy use and carbon emissions through a series of energy conservation projects that delivered annual savings equal to 5.3% of its total energy use, according to its newly released 2016 sustainability report.
Google's X develops new storage technology
Alphabet Inc.'s signature research lab, known as X, is reportedly working on a new energy storage technology using salt and antifreeze.
Status report on US renewables portfolio standards
This report by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory provides an annual update on the U.S. renewables portfolio standard, including recent legislative revisions, key policy design features, compliance with interim targets, past and projected impacts on renewables development, and compliance costs.
NC bill banning new wind permits signed into law
A North Carolina bill revamping the state's solar energy policies to create a competitive marketplace was signed into law July 27 despite the inclusion of a provision that places a temporary ban on new wind farm permits.
Apple approved for largest wind turbines in Oregon
Apple was cleared by state regulators July 20 to use the biggest wind turbines ever installed in the Pacific Northwest for its Montague Wind Power Project.
Weekend reads: Britain's gas car ban; Warren Buffett's energy powerhouse; the rise of RE in Texas & more
Kick back with these must-read energy news stories from around the web.
JPMorgan Chase announces 100% RE goal
JPMorgan Chase announced July 28 its goal to rely on 100% renewable energy by 2020 and to facilitate $200 billion in clean energy financing through 2025 to support its clients' own sustainability projects.
Roanoke Cement receives 11th Energy Star certification
Roanoke Cement Company's Troutville, Va., plant received its 11th consecutive U.S. EPA Energy Star certification on July 20 for its energy reduction in manufacturing over recent years.
H-E-B installs backup power systems in Houston
A Texas-based grocery retailer announced July 12 its partnership with a local microgrid company to create an on-site natural gas generator system to power its stores when its utility service is down.
AEP, GE, Invenergy partner on largest US wind farm
GE Renewable Energy and Invenergy are teaming up to build the largest wind farm in the country, which will then be purchased by utility giant American Electric Power for $4.5 billion.
What businesses can learn about energy use – and savings – during the dog days of summer
This column from Andrew Klein, an energy systems engineer at FirstFuel Software, offers solutions for businesses to optimize their energy consumption and make minor changes to reduce their energy use in office spaces to see big savings during the hottest months of the year.
UVA teams up on Virginia solar farm
The University of Virginia announced July 20 that it signed a 25-year agreement with a proposed 120-acre solar facility in Virginia to purchase all the power generated on the solar farm to contribute to its electricity use on campus.
Vail Resorts announces net-zero goal
Vail Resorts announced July 25 its commitment to energy reduction and renewable energy powering of its operations as part of its "Epic Promise for a Zero Footprint" program.
DOE, Panasonic, Xcel team up on smart-city development
The U.S. DOE announced July 21 that it is teaming up with Xcel Energy and Panasonic on Peña Station NEXT, a smart-city mixed use facility in Denver, Colo.
7-Eleven, Chevrolet awarded for efficiency successes
7-Eleven was chosen July 20 to receive an award for its energy consumption reduction and improved efficiency by the 2017 Alliance to Save Energy Stars of Energy Efficiency program.
Innovation Summit Survey 2017: Trends and strategies in corporate energy management and renewables
This exclusive Smart Energy Decisions report explores the findings of a 2017 survey of large commercial and industrial energy users regarding their near-term corporate energy management and renewable energy sourcing plans amid an increasingly daunting landscape.
Dates announced for SED's 2018 Innovation Summit
Following on the success of the inaugural Innovation Summit this past March, Smart Energy Decisions has announced plans for the 2018 edition of the event.
Google signs PPA with Dutch solar plant
Google recently signed a second power purchase agreement with a Dutch electricity provider to power its new data center in the region by the provider's solar plant.
NY dairy farm benefits from wind power
A New York dairy farm is reaping the benefits that wind power can offer after installing two 100-kW turbines on its property in 2014 and 2016.
Weekend reads: Elon Musk's hyperloop; House approves EPA cuts; Michigan solar + storage & more
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BYU-Idaho wins energy conservation award
Brigham Young University-Idaho was recently awarded the 2017 wattsmart Business Idaho Partner of the Year for its energy efficiency efforts and saving more than 1.24 million kWh in the last year.
New Jersey bill threatens SREC program
Solar renewable energy credits might begin to disappear from the New Jersey solar market under alterations made to a bill under consideration by the legislature in an attempt to revamp the state's solar energy program.
Sprint HQ's building analytics overhaul
In this case study, Sprint details how the installation of an energy management and information system for the HVAC systems at its headquarters campus helped them cut annual energy costs and improve its operations.
IKEA signs PPA tied to another Canadian wind farm
IKEA signed a multi-year power purchase agreement to receive energy from another Canadian wind farm, according to a July 18 news release.
Web hosting site switches to 100% clean energy
Web hosting company Kualo is set to begin powering 100% of its U.S.-based operations with Green-e Energy certified clean energy, according to a July 17 news release.
