Energy Management Articles
Roundup: The Senate tax bill's energy impacts
The tax bill passed by the U.S. Senate early in the morning Dec. 2 includes, among other measures with significant energy industry impacts, a number of provisions expected to negatively impact clean energy investments.
Cincinnati strikes deal for 100% green energy
Joining an increasing number of U.S. cities looking to increase their use of renewable energy, Cincinnati on Dec. 4 announced it has signed an electricity contract to purchase 100% green energy for almost all city facilities beginning January 2018.
Weekend reads: Alexa's grid capabilities; tech industry battles Trump; Illinois' coal ash battle & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
NYPA touts Manhattan's largest public solar project
The New York Power Authority, known as NYPA, recently completed the installation of the largest public solar photovoltaic project in Manhattan.
Why businesses are turning to solar thermal energy
As corporations continue to sharpen their focus on carbon reduction, interest in using solar thermal collectors to generate the heat needed for industrial processes and applications has grown. This column from Bill Guiney explains why.
Health club chain overhauls RTU portfolio
Health club company Life Time, which holds more than 127 locations across 27 states, recently completed an overhaul of its rooftop air handling units resulting in nearly 25% energy savings over the past four years.
Toyota plans hybrid fuel cell plant, hydrogen station
As automakers around the globe accelerate their transition to lower-carbon fuel and power sources, Toyota Motor North America Inc. announced plans to build the world's first megawatt-scale carbonate fuel cell power generation plant with a hydrogen fueling station.
Google signs 3 new PPAs for South Dakota, Iowa wind
Google has signed three new power purchase agreements for wind from South Dakota and Iowa totaling nearly 400 MW.
GTM: Commercial uses dominate microgrid market
Commercial applications have dominated the basic microgrid market in 2016 according to a new report from GTM Research.
Microsoft's Brian Janous talks 100% RE on CNBC
On any given day, Microsoft Corp. consumes roughly the same amount of energy as a small state, but as its transition to a cloud-based delivery model accelerates, that consumption is expected to be closer to that of a small country.
Whirlpool expands wind program with 3 new turbines
Whirlpool Corp. has announced plans for three new wind turbines to power its manufacturing facility in Greenville, Ohio, furthering its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and expanding its "Wind for Industry" initiative announced in 2016.
Ameren pitches green tariff for C&I customers
Joining a fast-expanding group of electric utilities that are ramping up their clean energy options for commercial and industrial customers, Ameren Missouri on Nov. 28 filed with state regulators its plans to create a green tariff.
UPS makes largest renewable natural gas investment
Global logistics company UPS has inked an agreement to purchase 10 million gallon equivalents of renewable natural gas per year through 2024, marking its largest investment to-date.
Carlsberg brewery reaches zero emissions in Sweden
Global beverage company Carlsberg Group says it is running Sweden's first big brewery with zero carbon emissions from its energy consumption.
Long weekend reads: Turkey poop power; a bikeshare powered Christmas tree; holiday efficiency tips & more
Nurse your turkey hangover with these five holiday-inspired energy stories from around the web.
Wind, solar are shedding subsidies. Oil?
Responding to a Nov. 10 editorial in The Wall Street Journal on the subject of wind subsidies within the current Congressional tax reform debate, Gregory Wetstone, president and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy sent the following letter to the editorial board.
Kansas utility proposes new tariff for C&I customers
In response to increasing demand from corporate customers, Westar Energy and Kansas Gas and Electric recently filed a proposal with Kansas regulators for a new renewable energy offering aimed at commercial and industrial customers.
Solar powers economic development in Rhode Island
A rooftop solar array installed by owner of a business development center in South Kingston, R.I., is helping to reduce carbon emissions and operating expenses associated with the facility, which is home to artisanal mushroom growers, a beer company and more.
Building EMS yields 15% cost savings for Sprint
Communications services firm Sprint Corp., building on a long history of energy conservation efforts, is seeing significant savings related to the deployment of a building energy management system across its portfolio of retail stores.
Walmart, Meijer & more reserve Tesla electric Semis
A number of large companies have begun to place orders for Tesla's recently unveiled all-electric heavy-duty Semi truck, Bloomberg News reported Nov. 17.
CEO puts Current on GE's chopping block
In laying out his vision for a more streamlined General Electric Co., the company's new CEO, John Flannery, has outlined plans to sell $20 billion worth of assets over the next two years, including its energy management "startup," Current.
Microsoft commits to LEED Gold for data centers
Continuing toward an end-goal of making its energy-hungry data centers more sustainable, Mircosoft recently made the commitment to pursue LEED Gold certification for its entire portfolio of owned data centers.
Weekend reads: Solar tariff backlash on bourbon; GM's battery profits; quark fusion power & more
Kick back with these five, must-read energy stories from around the web.
Owens Corning touts wind-powered product offerings
Marking a next step toward its corporate sustainability goals, Owens Corning on Nov. 8 announced three types of commercial and residential insulation, independently certified as made with renewable energy.
Speakers, topics unveiled for SED Innovation Summit
New speakers and panel topics have been announced for Smart Energy Decisions' 2018 Innovation Summit, which aims to build on the success of the inaugural event earlier this year.
NY ups funding for C&I energy management initiative
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Nov. 14 announced a $12 million expansion of the state's "Real Time Energy Management" initiative aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in commercial, industrial and multifamily buildings.
JPMorgan announces LED retrofits, $900k sustainable infrastructure investment in Detroit
Building on the previously announced rollout of LED lighting across thousands of JPMorgan Chase & Co. branches — and the installation of new energy management and digital technologies at approximately 4,500 locations — the banking giant has set its eyes on sustainable infrastructure ambitions in Detroit.
DSM North America invests in Oklahoma wind farm
Global health, nutrition and materials company DSM announced Nov. 13 that it will be operating on 40% renewable electricity in the U.S. following an agreement to purchase power from an Oklahoma wind farm.
BMW at 63% renewable energy on path to 100%
BMW announced Nov. 14 that it will source only electricity from renewable sources worldwide by 2020.
Report: General Motors' blueprint for accelerating and scaling corporate renewables
This report published by General Motors Co. summarizes the auto giant's blueprint for accelerating and scaling a renewable energy plan; it is intended to help companies of all sizes and industries create efficiencies, gain internal support and drive progress.
