Energy Management Articles
Smart HVAC technology yields 36% savings at AU
A pilot project at American University that utilizes weather forecast data to control heating ventilation and air conditioning has yielded dramatic energy cost savings at an already LEED Gold-certified building on campus.
New Jersey manufacturer to save $6.5M with solar
A New Jersey manufacturing company that specializes in lamination is expecting to reduce its energy costs by $6.5 million over 25 years after installing a 1.4 MW rooftop solar project at one of its facilities.
Susquehanna U partners on 14-acre solar project
Artist’s rendering of the solar array being developed by WGL Energy and Susquehanna University provided by WGL Energy.
EDF, Toyota invest in vehicle-to-grid company
In a move aimed at providing options for corporate and industrial companies that want to offer workplace charging, EDF Renewable Energy and Toyota Tsusho have closed on a Series A investment in San-Diego based Nuvve Corp., a startup focused on vehicle-to-grid solutions.
Microsoft plans efficient, net-zero water Calif. campus
In designing its new Silicon Valley campus, Microsoft Corp. is incorporating both energy and water conservation elements, accounting for California's frequent droughts.
Weekend reads: The rise of the microgrid; Bitcoin's energy dilemma; wind, solar tax update & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
New energy opportunities: Innovations that shape how companies manage energy
This white paper, presented by Schneider Electric, details opportunities for corporations created by the development of new clean energy technologies from wind and solar to energy storage and blockchain.
Corporates push EU toward 35% renewable target
Big companies, including Amazon, DuPont and Unilever, along with utilities and renewable energy suppliers, are urging members of the European Union's energy council to set a renewable energy target of at least 35% and lift barriers to corporate PPAs.
Steelcase passes major energy use reduction milestone
Global furniture maker and design company Steelcase Inc. has passed a major milestone toward its energy and environmental goals this year: Its global energy use is 20% lower than it was just seven years ago.
Nissan's enterprisewide approach to SEP
This case study from the U.S. DOE details the approach Nissan Motor Co. has taken to certify all three of its U.S. plants to Superior Energy Performance under the department's Better Buildings initiative, reducing nearly 1,600 billion Btu of primary energy.
Bay Area Transit System signs 100 MW of PPAs
The Bay Area Rapid Transit system, known as BART, recently executed two power purchase agreements for electricity that will propel the fifth-largest rapid transit system in the U.S. far beyond its goal of getting 50% of its energy from renewable sources.
Plaza Hotel and Casino begins exterior lighting retrofit
Exterior lighting upgrades are underway at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas — the first downtown property to make the switch to energy-efficient LED sign lamps from cold cathode lamps — according to a Dec. 13 news release.
PepsiCo books largest known order of Tesla Semis
An executive with PepsiCo told Reuters that the company has reserved 100 Tesla Semis as part of its efforts to reduce fuel costs and fleet emissions.
Mars using solar to manufacture Pedigree dog food
Mars Petcare has started using electricity generated from its newest solar garden, linked to its San Bernardino, Calif., manufacturing facility, to produce Pedigree brand dry dog food.
Kraft Heinz sets GHG goal in 1st sustainability report
Among a wide range of corporate social responsibility goals outlined in Kraft Heinz's inaugural corporate social responsibility report, the company outlined plans to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions by 5.1% and implement a series of onsite renewable energy projects.
Navigating a successful energy project proposal
A new Workflow and Approval Process Guide, prepared by RILA and the Institute for Market Transformation, helps retail energy professionals think more strategically about the project proposal and budgeting process.
Seattle organizations sail toward 20% energy reduction
Two Seattle-based organizations — King County and Shari's Café & Pies — have been recognized by the U.S. DOE for their efforts in reducing energy intensity at the King County International Airport and the local Shari's.
Deadline extended for SED Innovation Awards
The deadline for entries for the inaugural Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Awards has been extended and will run through Dec. 22.
Evaluating PPA opportunities to best suit your needs
The growth in the renewables industry and the push for corporate sustainability has led to a huge range of PPA options in terms of, amongst other factors, type, structure, pricing and duration. This column from Helen Wallace-Fisher of Accenture outlines a simple matrix that can be used to help corporations design a framework for finding power purchase agreements that best suit its needs.
Massachusetts awards $20M in energy storage grants
A proposal from Advanced Microgrid Systems to install energy storage systems at two Walmart locations in Massachusetts is one of 26 projects that have been awarded state funding totaling more than $20 million.
Schneider Electric commits to RE100, EP100
Already working as a partner to numerous corporations that have made bold sustainability goals over the past few years, Schneider Electric on Dec. 11 pledged to source 100% renewable energy for its own operations and double its energy productivity by 2030.
Weekend reads: Bitcoin's energy spike; a tax bill energy guide; sustainability goal deterioration & more
The weather outside may be frightful (for many of us), but these must-read energy stories of the week are so delightful.
Verizon replaces 200+ NYC vans with hybrid electric
Joining an increasing number of companies looking to increase the efficiency of their fleets, Verizon Communications Inc. recently replaced 234 of its existing gas-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City with support from NYSERDA.
Ohio healthcare providers urge energy diversification
A group of healthcare providers and advanced energy companies are urging Ohio lawmakers to value energy efficiency and demand response as a resource and expand the deployment of cost-saving energy technologies.
Duke Energy makes larger bid in C&I solar market
Duke Energy Corp. on Dec. 6 announced it has acquired full control of commercial solar developer REC Solar, and aims to become a "one-stop entity" for corporations looking for renewables.
GM banks $2.6M in utility rebates for energy upgrades
Following the implementation of 28 energy efficiency projects at its assembly plant in Flint, Mich., in 2017, General Motors has received an incentive payment of $2.6 million from the plant's utility, Consumers Energy.
PG&E strikes energy storage deal for C&I customers
California utility giant Pacific Gas and Electric Co. has teamed up with EDF Renewable Energy to offer behind-the-meter energy storage projects to its commercial and industrial companies.
Bose announces 2020 goal to cut energy use 6%
In its first-ever public sustainability report, audio equipment manufacturer Bose Corp. outlined how its efforts to bring together its carbon reduction, renewable energy and energy efficiency goals into a broader environmental management system has prepared it for the future.
Digital Realty buys 96 MW of wind, solar capacity
Data center, colocation and interconnection solutions company Digital Realty announced two new long-term agreements to source approximately 324,000 additional MWh of renewable energy annually for its Chicago and Ashburn, Va., data center properties and mark an expansion of its sustainability initiatives and customer offerings.
Famous sliders chain looks to slash energy expenses
Quick service restaurant chain the Krystal Company, which operates more than 250 owned restaurants across the Southeast, has deployed new utility expense data management and energy management solutions in an effort to better control costs.
