Energy Management Articles
Battery project pilot yields results for Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Inc. has deployed a new thermal energy storage solution at a store in Los Altos, Calif., that has demonstrated an ability to shift up to 1040 kWh of electricity load for up to 10 hours a day over several months.
CNN: Killing Energy Star may aid Trump properties
There is no shortage of criticism of President Donald Trump's proposed plan to dump the U.S. EPA's Energy Star program, but CNN may have made the strongest case against it yet.
Oregon wind project is Apple's largest to-date
Apple Inc. has entered into two new power purchase agreements for wind and solar energy in Oregon utilizing the state's direct access program.
Solar project to save Ricoh $1.9M over 10 years
Ricoh USA Inc., the North and South American arm of Tokyo-based Ricoh Co. Ltd., recently announced a series of energy-related sustainability milestones, including the installation of a grid solar array that will help power its Caldwell, N.J., offices
NYSERDA unveils $15.5M in funds for energy storage
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has made $15.5 million of funding available for energy storage projects.
Macy's touts new rooftop solar, storage projects
Macy's has completed the installation of 21 solar energy projects over the past year at Macy's and Bloomingdale's locations across seven states; the company is also utilizing battery storage systems at three Southern California stores.
Weekend reads: DOE grants in question; corporates push Kentucky on coal shift; 100k wind jobs & more
Every Saturday, we'll bring you five of the most interesting — or quirky; it is the weekend after all — energy stories from around the web that you may have missed this week.
Starbucks nears commercial operation of 1st solar farm
Already meeting its 100% renewable energy target, Starbucks is making a strategic shift in its corporate renewable energy strategy.
Thermo Fisher's path to savings, simple payback
This case study, presented by ECM, offers an overview of how the team helped Life Technologies (now part of Thermo Fisher Scientific) achieve its corporate mandate to improve energy conservation efforts across its global footprint.
California amusement park joins green power program
A California amusement park has joined a number of other large energy users in Santa Clara in taking advantage of a renewable energy program that will cover 100% of its electricity use.
Cisco inks 20-year solar PPA for California HQ
Cisco Systems Inc. has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement for electricity and renewable energy credits associated with a 20-MW solar project in California.
Implementation model: Best Buy's retail load analysis
This implementation model, created by the Retail Industry Leaders Association and the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Initiative, details an analysis conducted by Best Buy across its stores to understand the load's current energy use that helped identify $3 million in energy savings opportunities.
Regency Centers cuts energy use 21% in 5 years
Shopping center owner, operator and developer Regency Centers Corp. has reduced its same-store energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by more than 20% in five years, besting its reduction target date of 2021.
Wal-Mart's 'Project Gigaton' targets supplier emissions
Expanding on its climate-related goals, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has launched a new initiative to engage its suppliers in targeting an elimination of 1 gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from operations and supply chains.
Kilroy Realty adopts 'hybrid electric building' fleet
Kilroy Realty Corp. is planning to install advanced energy management systems at five of its buildings in Southern California.
The role of RECs, additionality in green power markets
This white paper, presented by Renewable Choice Energy, examines the spectrum of green power options, and specifically discusses how commercial and industrial buyers can realize the benefits of clean power purchasing.
Microsoft reaches utility deal to purchase clean power
In a move meant to support its corporate climate and renewable energy goals, Microsoft Corp. has reached a settlement with Washington utility Puget Sound Energy to allow the tech giant to purchase clean energy from the wholesale market.
REI, Starbucks, Target opt in for PSE green tariff
A number of large corporate and municipal energy consumers, including REI, Starbucks and Target, have signed up for a new green tariff offering from Puget Sound Energy.
Apple continues work with suppliers on clean energy
As Apple continues to focus on driving sustainability throughout its supply chain, three new companies have committed to using 100% renewable energy to manufacture iPhone parts.
Energy secretary orders grid study of renewable energy impacts to coal, nuclear generation
Energy Secretary Rick Perry has reportedly ordered a study of the U.S. grid, with a focus on the impacts of an accelerating amount of renewable energy being added to the U.S. mix.
Weekend reads: 'Ninja force' grid protection; NRG's activist challenge; Trump pressed on climate & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Using efficiency, clean energy, carbon credits, Salesforce reaches net zero GHG emissions
Salesforce has achieved net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and is providing a carbon neutral cloud for its customers, the cloud computing software company announced April 13.
SED advisory board expands to 16 members
Executives from CBRE, Cinemark, Goldman Sachs, HP, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, InterContinential Hotels Group and Sobeys have joined the Smart Energy Decisions advisory board.
Taylor Farms deploys cogen, wind, solar project
Taylor Farms, a leading fresh fruit and vegetable producer, has deployed unique, three-part renewable and alternative energy project at a California processing plant that is expected to offset more than 90% of the facility's energy use.
IKEA plans Indiana's largest retail solar array
As home furnishing retailer IKEA continues its rollout of solar projects at its U.S. stores, the company announced plans April 13 for a new such system in Indiana that will be the largest retail solar rooftop in the state.
Maryland passes 30% energy storage tax credit
The Maryland legislature has passed a bill establishing a tax credit for commercial and residential energy storage installations, making the state among a small but growing number moving to support the rapidly scaling technology.
Pratt Industries goes solar on Staten Island
This case study, presented by EnterSolar, shares details about a rooftop solar installation at a facility owned by America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company that is generating 1,612,182 kWh per year.
Help wanted: Energy management outgrows its traditional role
This column, presented by Edison Energy, discusses the changing role of energy management at commercial and industrial companies and explores solutions for adaptation.
Wal-Mart to turn stores into 'hybrid electric buildings'
Under the first phase of a new agreement, Wal-Mart will see the installation of 40 MWh of advanced energy storage systems at 27 stores in Southern California.
Global food company fires up Illinois CCS project
In an effort to reduce carbon emissions associated with its operations, agricultural processor and food ingredient provider Archer Daniels Midland Co. has started operations at its second industrial carbon capture and storage, or CCS, project.
