Energy Management Articles
CDP: 89% of companies have GHG reduction targets
A new report from CDP outlining responses from more than 1,800 global corporations shows that 89% of them have reported emissions reduction targets in 2017.
Weekend reads: Cleantech VC funding spike; electric car emissions; molten salt storage & more
It's the weekend! Kick-back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Equinix datacenter features evaporative cooling tech
Global interconnection and data center company Equinix has opened a new, LEED Gold Certified building in Northern Virginia.
State ski resort completes $5M efficiency overhaul
A state-owned ski resort in New Hampshire recently completed a $5.1 million energy efficiency overhaul, including the replacement of nearly 400 snow guns, funded through the state's energy performance contract.
Best Buy fast-tracks energy, fleet efficiency, RE use
Best Buy on Oct. 26 rolled out new commitments to reduce its carbon emissions, accelerating its previous plans in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy and fleet optimization.
Microsoft opens natural gas-fed datacenter pilot
Microsoft Corp. and partners on Oct. 26 announced the opening of its new "Advanced Energy Lab" in Seattle, a pilot datacenter project that has connected natural gas pipelines directly to racks that are fully powered by integrated fuel cells.
Case study: The Arby's app for aging RTU management
This case study outlines Arby's innovative answer to a challenging question: When you have a portfolio of more 900 quick-service restaurants across the country, how do you keep track of, manage and maintain all of your HVAC equipment?
Organic Valley joins community solar partnership
Organic Valley, the largest cooperative of organic farmers in the U.S. and a leading organic brand, said Oct. 25 that it will soon cover 100% of its electric load through renewable energy with help from a new community solar partnership.
Pfizer completes 1st LEED Platinum pharma factory
Pfizer Inc. recently completed work on its first LEED Platinum certified pharmaceutical factory in the world, an expansion at its Dalian, China, production base.
Syncing solar, storage, fuel cells in an NYC microgrid
This case study, presented by Demand Energy, an Enel Group company, explores the clean energy technology and software behind the first microgrid in New York City to provide peak load reduction, standalone backup power and ensure solar PV self-consumption.
New DOE program to fund nuclear power research
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a new initiative within its Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy program, known as ARPA-E, to provide up to $20 million in funding for nuclear energy research.
Puerto Rico looks to rebuild with Tesla, private sector
As Puerto Rico continues to struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which all but disintegrated the U.S. territory's electric grid, Bloomberg News reported that it has been in "serious talks" with Tesla and other companies about building a newer, advanced electricity system.
Waiting in the wings: The impact of solar import tariffs
This column, presented by EDF Renewable Energy, explains what's at stake for the U.S. solar industry - and panel costs - if the federal government imposes tariffs on imported modules as suggested in a looming Section 201 trade case petition.
Emerging green tariffs in regulated markets
As the number of utility-offered green tariff programs continues to grow, this report from the World Resources Institute in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund - updated in September - details 17 green tariff proposals and offerings across 13 states.
2017 Green Power Leadership winners announced
The U.S. EPA and the Center for Resource Solutions announced Oct. 23 the winners of the 2017 Green Power Leadership Awards during the Renewable Energy Markets Conference in New York City.
Reno implements energy efficiency project
A new energy efficiency project launched in Reno, Nev., on Oct. 18 is aiming to increase the energy and water efficiency of the city's commercial, industrial and multi-family buildings.
Weekend reads: Deep sea wind power; a utility's dominance in Virginia; Trump's coal riddle & more
It's the weekend! Kick-back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Executives from Corning, Equinix, Goldman, HP will keynote at SED's 2018 Innovation Summit
Four keynote speakers from commercial and industrial companies with cutting-edge energy management programs across four separate sectors have been confirmed for the 2018 Innovation Summit.
West Haven to see savings from streetlight LED retrofit
A town in Connecticut estimates that it will save $338,000 per year in electrical costs through a planned LED retrofit of 4,388 of its street lights.
Facebook data center revives Nebraska wind farm
Facebook will begin procuring energy for its Papillion data center project from a previously dormant wind farm in northeast Nebraska, the social media company announced Oct. 19.
Target makes 100% RE, emissions reduction commitments
Already having made big moves into renewable energy — and overtaking Wal-Mart Stores Inc. as the top U.S. corporate solar installer last year —Target Corp. has announced an aggressive new set of climate goals that include tackling supply-chain related emissions.
Amazon's Bezos christens Texas wind farm
In celebration of Amazon's Texas wind farm beginning operations, founder and CEO Jeff Bezos stood atop one of the turbines, christening the project by smashing a bottle of champagne over it.
Office Depot recognizes customers for 'green' spending
As part of a broader effort to encourage its customers to make "greener" business decisions, Office Depot Inc. has recognized a number of them from both the private and public sector that the company believes have taken a forward-looking leadership role in greener purchasing.
LED retrofit slashes vXchnge data center energy use
A year after the completion of a lighting retrofit at a vXchnge data center, the company has reported a reduction in electrical consumption by 244,000 kWh.
Google on track to hit 100% RE with efficiency, offsets
Google has updated its progress — in detail — toward a series of bold environmental initiatives, including plans to hit 100% renewable energy for its global operations by the end of this year.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts onsite grid solar
The newly opened Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, which is in the middle of its inaugural season, has been benefitting from more than 4,000 solar panels installed onsite with help from its utility, Georgia Power.
Smithfield Foods launches environmental division
After setting its first-ever greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, Smithfield Foods Inc. on Oct. 12 announced the launch of a new platform within the company, Smithfield Renewables, with the aim to "unify, lead and accelerate" the company's environmental goals.
Howard University completes LED lighting overhaul
Howard University expects to generate more than $10.5 million in lifetime cost savings from recent energy upgrades that include the LED retrofit.
Weekend reads: Paris to ban gas cars; 'solar tube' heat; coal, nuke bailouts are 'the cost of freedom' & more
Kick back with these must-read energy news stories from around the web.
How do microgrids contribute to the energy transition?
This white paper, presented by Schneider Electric, outlines the role of microgrids as an emerging energy ecosystem that provides practical answers to current energy challenges.
