Energy Management Articles
Arizona utility halts energy efficiency rebate program
Arizona utility Tucson Electric Power Co. has halted an energy efficiency rebate program for commercial energy users after running out of funding for the incentives, the Arizona Daily Star reported May 29.
Three Mile Island to shutter in 2019, Exelon says
The owner of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant — home of the 1979 nuclear accident considered to be the worst in U.S. history — on May 30 announced plans to close the Pennsylvania power plant in 2019 following years of profit losses.
Weekend reads: Emissions-free fossil power; miners courted for wind jobs; new clean energy bills & more
Kick back on this holiday weekend with five must-read energy stories from around the web.
EV charging helps property earn LEED Platinum
The Watt Companies on May 24 announced that its Watt Plaza property in California has achieved LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for the second time.
Navy celebrates completion of 17 MW solar project
The U.S. Department of the Navy and Indiana Gov. Suzanne Crouch recently celebrated the opening of a new, 17-MW solar power plant in southwestern Indiana at the Naval Support Activity Crane that will increase the resiliency of its operations.
LED retrofit scales efficiency at Vancouver airport
In addition to reducing electricity use, a new LED lighting system has expanded the lighting coverage and increased safety for pilots, air traffic controllers and ground crews at Vancouver International Airport.
JPMorgan: Building efficiency will cut emissions 20%
A leader in energy efficiency among the commercial sector, JPMorgan Chase & Co. took a number of ambitious steps in 2016 that helped move the needle on its goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2020.
Cups manufacturer deploys rooftop solar in Jersey
Keystone Adjustable Cap Co. recently completed the installation of a 271 kW roof-mounted solar energy system at its facility in Pennsauken, N.J.
Revised Trump budget details big EPA, DOE cuts
The Trump administration on May 23 released a revised version of its fiscal 2018 federal budget proposal that calls for significant cuts to programs that have historically supported environmental protections, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Tyler Technologies plans solar, storage at Texas HQ
Tyler Technologies is working to become the first company in North Texas to have a commercial solar-plus-storage project.
Trinity College installing 1.4 MW fuel cell plant
With the installation of a new 1.4 MW fuel cell power plant, Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., is expecting to save 30% on its annual energy costs.
PepsiCo adopts science-based GHG reduction goal
PepsiCo has joined a growing list of U.S. corporations that are linking their greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets with climate science.
L'Oreal signs global environmental management deal
Global cosmetics company L'Oreal recently announced it signed a deal with Paris-based Suez Environnement SA for continuous improvement of environmental performance and optimization of resource management throughout its value chain.
Weekend reads: EPA preps buyouts; Mercedes teams up on storage; DiCaprio backs efficiency startup & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
LEGO hits 100% renewable energy target early
The LEGO Group on May 17 announced it had reached its goal of using 100% renewable energy to power its business.
Calif. utility recognizes C&I customers for efficiency
California utility San Diego Gas & Electric has recognized a series of its commercial and industrial customers it says are leading the way in implementing innovative solutions to reducing their energy use.
Power Forward 3.0: How the largest companies are capturing business value & addressing climate change
The third edition of this report from Ceres, the World Wildlife Fund, Calvert Research and Management and CDP features breakout case studies on how some of the largest U.S. companies, including Facebook, IBM, Praxair and Target, are steadily increasing their clean energy and energy efficiency efforts while improving their bottom lines.
Michigan utility offers green tariff large energy users
Citing growing demand from large energy users for access to clean energy options, Michigan utility Consumers Energy has proposed a program to allow companies to match their load to renewable energy sources.
Advocates call on Amazon to save struggling nukes
As the fate of two Ohio nuclear plants continues to hang in the balance, a group of "concerned citizens, scientists, business leaders, conservationists and community leaders" in the state have called on Amazon.com Inc. to help support them.
Campbell Soup installing 4.4 MW of solar at world HQ
Campbell Soup Co. on May 17 announced the groundbreaking of a 4.4 MW solar project at its world headquarters in Camden, N.J.
Report: Trump targets 70% cut to DOE energy efficiency, renewables office in revised budget
A new draft of the Trump administration's federal budget for fiscal year 2018 is calling for a 70% cut to the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, according to a May 17 report from Axios.
Michigan's largest utility to be coal-free by 2040
"There is no sucker's choice between a healthy environment and a healthy economy, although it often gets framed that way," the CEO of Michigan's largest utility said May 16 in announcing a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050.
DOE Better Buildings 2017 progress report: Successful strategies driving innovation and results
This report, released May 16 at the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Summit in Washington, D.C., details the efforts of leading organizations to reduce energy and water waste and modernize the nation's buildings and industrial facilities.
Denver data center upgrades earn utility recognition
H5 Data Centers was recently recognized by its utility for its deployment of $15 million energy efficiency and infrastructure improvement upgrades at its Denver data center campus.
DOE recognizes MGM, Sprint, CBRE for work in EMIS
MGM Resorts International was recognized for its application of fault detection and diagnostics software across its portfolio of nine properties, representing 38 million square feet.
AB InBev reports $60M in energy efficiency savings
The world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev, just recently committed to 100% renewable energy and made its first wind power purchase agreement, but its efforts in energy efficiency are more than a decade in the making.
Weekend reads: Tesla prices solar roof; EPA overhauls board; Trump advisors urge Paris compliance & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Energy managers: Your next energy savings opportunity involves human beings
While achieving energy saving targets can be relative straightforward initially, finding new savings gets increasingly harder. One underutilized approach is to get all of your organization's employees involved in identifying and achieving energy savings opportunities.
Google files for utility service alternatives in Nevada
Among the bold steps Google Inc. is making to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, the company has added its name to a growing list of corporations looking for alternatives to electricity service from Nevada utility NV Energy.
ACEEE: Boston ranked top city for energy efficiency
Based on a 25-point jump from the last edition of the scorecard in 2015, Los Angeles was the most-improved city.
