Energy Management Articles
IBM, NextEra win bid for 6 MW Colorado solar project
IBM Corp. and a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Inc. are partnering up to build a 6 MW solar array at the global technology company's resiliency services facility in Boulder, Colo., after winning a request for proposals from Xcel Energy Inc.'s Colorado
Microsoft to slash CO2 emissions 75% by 2030
One of the first companies to create an internal price on carbon, Microsoft Corp. on Nov. 14 announced a new commitment to reduce its operational carbon emissions 75% by 2030 against a 2013 baseline.
Blackstone plans massive rooftop solar project in NYC
Blackstone and Ivanhoé Cambridge announced Nov. 8 plans for a private multi-family residential rooftop solar project in New York City, the largest of its kind in the United States.
Chobani plans 'future of manufacturing' at Idaho plant
Chobani LLC, the second-largest yogurt manufacturer in the U.S., has announced grand plans for an expansion of its existing plant in Twin Falls, Idaho, that will build on its environmental commitment and utilize state-of-the-art energy efficiency technology.
RESF wrap-up: Corporate renewable energy buyers chart path toward a cleaner, more sustainable future
More than 140 corporate energy buyers and sellers gathered at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., from Nov. 8 through 10 for the 2017 Smart Energy Decisions Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum, where they discussed corporate procurement trends and strategies for setting and achieving renewable energy goals.
Weekend reads: Wind, EV tax credit status; Tesla's Nantucket grid storage; Bonn climate outlook & more
It's the weekend! Kick-back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
RESF day two: How GM aligned its energy, finance teams toward 100% renewables & more from Florida
Kicking off day two of the Smart Energy Decisions Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum, GM's Rob Threlkeld shared tips for energy teams to work alongside their finance departments to achieve big renewable energy goals: "You need to get a good solid mix of short-term goals and what you've got to do to for the long-term vision.
Ceres report weighs cost of increased EV infrastructure
The development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States would result in benefits that far outweigh the costs, according to a report released Nov. 2 by Ceres and M.J. Bradley & Associates.
Navigant outlines importance of intelligent buildings
A new report published by Navigant Research examines the value that intelligent building technologies provide to the world of corporate sustainability in terms of facilities and energy management, IT and operations teams using a single intelligent building platform to monitor progress toward corporate sustainability goals.
Wells Fargo to hit 100% renewables this year
Wells Fargo & Co. announced Nov. 8 that it will meet its goal of powering 100% of its global operations with renewable energy by the end of 2017 through the purchase of more than 2 million MWh of vintage renewable energy certificates.
RESF kicks off with 3 key strategy considerations
The 2017 Smart Energy Decisions Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum kicked off Nov. 8 with three keynote speeches addressing defining your purpose for renewable sourcing, ensuring that those decisions align with the company's larger strategy and diversifying the approach
Exelon's Texas merchant power biz files for bankruptcy
Citing challenging market conditions for generators caused by low power prices, Exelon Corp. announced Nov. 7 that its Texas merchant power subsidiary, Exelon Generation Texas Power LLC, has filed for bankruptcy.
Report outlines path to 35 GW of installed storage
New research suggests a path for the U.S. to reach 35 GW of new energy storage systems installed by 2025.
The Evolution of the California Energy Market: How demand response, management will change the future
This white paper, presented by CPower, aims to paint a clear picture of the future and present of California's energy landscape in a way that arms organizations and businesses with the facts and insights needed to make sound energy management decisions.
EPA honors top companies for supply chain efficiency
The U.S. EPA on Oct. 23 announced the 2017 winners of the "SmartWay Excellence Award" for freight carriers, logistics companies and shippers in the retail and manufacturing sectors, including Gap, HP, Johnson & Johnson and more.
HSBC pledges $100B to combat climate change
Joining a growing number of the world's largest banks that have committed big money to mitigate climate change and cut their own climate-related risks, HSBC on Nov. 6 committed $100 billion to sustainable financing and investment by 2025 and said it will source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Weekend reads: Fossil fuels & sexual assault; wind, solar tax impact; Musk plays defense for Tesla & more
It's the weekend! Kick-back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Scope 3 … the serious path towards sustainability
This column from EDF Climate Corps project manager Daniel Hill explains why more and more companies - from Apple to Walmart - are making public commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions outside of their own operations, and why avoiding scope 3 emissions can have the greatest impact on a corporate footprint.
Voluntary and corporate renewable energy in the Northeast: Barriers and opportunities for growth
This policy brief, the first of three prepared by the Center for Resource Solutions and the Pace Energy and Climate Center focused on voluntary renewable energy in the Northeast, explains the current and potential value of voluntary renewable energy to meet state goals.
Energy efficiency project to save Texas county $10M
Faced with a growing list of deferred maintenance projects that drove high operational costs, a southern Texas country recently began work on a project that will leverage savings from its energy budget to fund a series of infrastructure and efficiency upgrades.
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.
