Energy Management Articles
SEIA: Corporates behind 10% of new solar in 2016
Solar had its biggest year ever in 2016, with large corporate customers accounting for a record amount of total U.S. capacity additions, according to new data from the industry released March 7.
Reports: Trump aims to shutter Energy Star program
Among other anticipated changes and cuts to the U.S. EPA, E&E News reported March 6 that the Trump administration is planning to "close out" the Energy Star program.
Making physical renewable power accessible to all
In this column, presented by Renewable Power Direct, CEO Eric Alam argues that energy producers, buyers and sellers have failed to make clean energy procurement accessible to most commercial and industrial electric customers, and offers a solution.
Dunkin' recognized for energy management program
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has been recognized by the Association of Energy Services Professionals for its creation of an energy management program in partnership with its utilities.
New York ski resorts commit to 100% clean energy
Three New York ski resorts have pledged to operate entirely on renewable energy by 2030 under an initiative intended to support the state's clean energy standard.
IKEA continues EV charging station rollout
Continuing with its sustainable energy initiatives, IKEA on March 7 announced plans to install three electric vehicle charging stations at a new store opening in Columbus, Ohio.
8 essential considerations for a successful VPPA
As corporations accelerate their use of offsite virtual power purchase agreements for clean energy, this column, presented by EDF Renewable Energy, details the eight most important considerations for buyers when evaluating such an agreement.
Target continues solar spree with 5 rooftop projects
Continuing to increase the amount of solar capacity used to power its operations, Target Corp. has announced plans to install rooftop solar projects on five of its Colorado stores.
EIA says wind reached 5.5% of US grid in 2016
Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma and North Dakota all sourced more than 20% of their electricity generation from wind power during 2016, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Weekend reads: Rick Perry in at DOE; Tesla's cash burn; turning solar into art & more
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Minnesota bill would double clean energy standard
Minnesota Lt. Governor Tina Smith recently announced the introduction of a bipartisan bill that calls on the state to double its renewable energy standard to 50% by 2030 from the current 25%.
Green bond funds helped finance Apple Park's energy efficiency, renewable energy features
Apple used funds from its previously issued $1.5 billion green bond to finance energy smart elements of its new, sprawling campus in California that was designed as a microgrid.
Clif Bar & Co. recognized for greening supply chain
Organic food and drink company Clif Bar & Co. has been recognized by the U.S. EPA for its leadership in managing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions internally and through its supply chain.
Amazon plans to install 41 MW of rooftop solar
Amazon on March 2 announced plans for a large-scale rooftop solar rollout at its fulfillment facilities worldwide that will kick off with 41 MW of power at 15 U.S. locations.
Trump takes aim at EPA budget, regulations
President Donald Trump has proposed a 24% cut to the U.S. EPA's budget and on Feb. 28 signed an executive order instructing the agency to rewrite an Obama-era water jurisdiction rule.
Onsite solar to save Florida steel company up to $80k
A recently installed onsite solar project at one of Tampa Tank Inc.-Florida Structural Steel's three Tampa, Fla., manufacturing facilities is expected save the global steel fabrication company between $75,000 and $80,000 in energy costs.
3 energy efficiency truths you may have overlooked
To help reduce emissions and meet global climate goals, businesses and organizations in the U.S. are altering their approach to consuming energy, and managing energy use is playing a key role.
Implementation model: The adidas green energy fund
This implementation model, created by the Retail Industry Leaders Association and the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Initiative, details the adidas Group's road to developing an internal green energy fund.
Current, AT&T team up on IoT for smart cities
AT&T and GE's digital energy management startup, Current, have announced a partnership in which the two companies will work to connect cities in the U.S. and Mexico to the "Internet of Things."
Solar, LEDs help Iowa library reduce costs by $27k
A small town library in Iowa has seen significant savings in its utility bills over the past fiscal year after completing energy efficiency upgrades and the installation of a rooftop solar project that is generating about 33% of its daily power use.
Case study: Zwilling offsets load with rooftop solar
This case study, presented by EnterSolar, details how Zwilling - one of the world's oldest producers of kitchen knives, scissors, cookware and flatware - is using rooftop solar to offset 100% of the electric load at its Pleasantville, N.Y
Autos ask EPA head to ease fuel economy targets
Two lobbying groups representing some of the country's largest automakers have sent letters to the newly appointed head of the U.S. EPA urging the agency to reverse Obama-era fuel economy standards, The New York Times reported Feb. 22.
New York-supported solar grows 800% in 5 years
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that state-supported solar power in the state increased nearly 800% from December 2011 to December 2016, leveraging nearly $1.5 billion in private investment.
Weekend reads: Pruitt's emails; a hydrogen boat voyage; solar farm controversy & more
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Dealership to install 3rd rooftop solar project
Gengras Motor Cars, an East Hartford, Conn., car dealership company, is in the process of having a 418 kW rooftop solar project installed at its Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram facility.
Mitsui acquires SunEdison's C&I business
Japanese energy and industrial firm Mitsui has acquired the commercial and industrial division of SunEdison Inc.
Revolutionary 'Apple Park' will be solar powered
Apple announced Feb. 22 that its new 175-acre campus, named Apple Park, will also feature world's largest naturally ventilated building, projected to require no heating or air conditioning for nine months of the year.
Wind, solar hybrid project underway in Minnesota
The first commercial-scale integrated solar-wind hybrid power generation project in the U.S. is expected to enter operations later this year.
California bill aims to increase RPS to 100%
With the majority of state legislative sessions in full swing, California recently the second state to have a lawmaker propose a 100% renewable energy bill.
Microsoft team details underwater data center benefits
Want an energy efficient data center? Build it underwater, say four Microsoft employees in the title of an article they wrote for engineering and applied sciences magazine IEEE Spectrum.
