Energy Management Articles
For heavy materials manufacturer CalPortland, it pays to be a leader in energy efficiency
This is the second in a series of original features exploring the successes of a selection of corporations recognized by Energy Star for achievements in energy efficiency.
Coal-heavy NRG Energy looks to cut carbon emissions 90% by 2050
NRG Energy, one of largest owners of coal-fired power generation in the country, recently affirmed plans to reduce its carbon emissions over the coming decades.
Hasbro, Nike, Hershey top Newsweek's 2016 Green Rankings
Newsweek has ranked the largest U.S. corporations by corporate sustainability and environmental impact, with Hasbro, Nike, Hershey topping the list.
Fixing your price doesn't always fix your problem
You need budget certainty; you have numbers to meet this month, but unpredictable power costs can make planning for your business challenging.
White House gets behind Apple, Facebook-led push for corporate renewable adoption
In a June 2 announcement, the White House highlighted the efforts of a number of U.S. corporations as leaders in the push for accelerated adoption of renewable energy.
Google recognized for contributions to wind energy
The American Wind Energy Association said Google's leadership in the space has helped open the market for new wind development
Kimco Realty reports 15% energy use reduction, continued progress with rooftop solar
Kimco Realty recently reported a 15% reduction in same-site energy consumption at properties within its operational control since 2011.
PACE financing deployed in $2.8M PNC Bank building renovation in Ohio
The owner and property manager of the 23-story PNC Bank building in downtown Columbus, Ohio, is making use of a PACE financing program to help pay for $2.8 million in upgrades.
IKEA, vowing to be net exporter of renewables, wins sustainable business award
London-based newspaper The Guardian recently recognized Swedish furniture retailer IKEA for its accomplishments in renewable energy sourcing and energy efficiency.
Kilroy Realty leverages the power of Twitter, drives energy reductions beyond 2015 target
Can Twitter help a corporation reduce its energy use? It just may have for Kilroy Realty.
CenturyLink targets 25% energy reduction at data centers by 2030, commits to sharing strategies
CenturyLink Inc. on June 1 announced new energy reduction targets for its data centers and promised to share strategies for achieving them.
Tesla's battery manufacturing facility will be net-zero energy
Tesla Motors is planning a grand opening ceremony for its new battery manufacturing facility in Nevada, which is expected to be a net-zero energy building.
Citigroup deployed $47.6B in environmental finance in 2015, cut its own energy use 22%
Marking progress toward its previously announced goals, Citigroup recently reported that it participated in $47.6 billion of environmental finance activities in 2015.
Nike targets supply chain with massive logistics center run entirely on renewables
Nike unveiled a massive expansion of its European Logistics Campus; using locally sourced clean power, the distribution center will serve retailers and consumers around the world.
CoStar partners with DOE to include building energy efficiency, performance in database
Starting with Chicago and Washington, D.C., soon building energy efficiency and energy performance information will be displayed throughout CoStar Property's database.
Exxon Mobil shareholders reject climate proposals; broader support for more disclosure swells
Shareholders of Exxon Mobil Corp. reportedly rejected a series of resolutions related to climate change May 25 as broader support for corporate action swells.
Energy Manager Co-funding: You Can't Manage Without a Manager
This report by the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, or SWEEP, details a number of utility programs that provide funding to help industrial customers hire an on-site energy manager.
Whirlpool to install 4 new wind turbines at Ohio manufacturing plants
Expanding its onsite wind portfolio, Whirlpool Corp. plans to spend $13.5 million on four new wind turbines that will help power its Marion and Ottawa plants.
Best Buy, Tesla, PepsiCo among 100+ organizations to host EDF Climate Corps fellows
More than 100 organizations across the U.S. are about to receive some summer help in accelerating their energy efficiency and clean energy projects.
New interactive map guides corporates through renewable power options by state
The World Resources Institute unveiled a new, interactive map that compares renewable power options by state; the tool is intended to help drive corporate adoption of clean energy.
MGM Resorts, in pursuit of cleaner power, will pay $87M to leave its utility
Two of the largest casinos in Las Vegas will stop purchasing electricity from their current utility, NV Energy, which is a subsidiary of Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Corporate solar purchases among key commercial solar market drivers, study says
The continued growth in corporate adoption of solar energy is expected to contribute to a rebound in the commercial market in the coming years, according to a new report from Greentech Media.
Ford testing new foams, plastics that use captured CO2
The Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker recently said it is testing new foams and plastics for use in its vehicles that have the potential to reduce petroleum use by more than 600 million pounds annually.
Moving beyond RECs, Microsoft seeks more renewables for data centers
Microsoft is working to assure that more than 60% of the electricity used by its data centers will come directly from renewable energy by the early 2020s, up from the current 44%.
Top 10 Green Leasing Tips for Building Owners
This two-page report from the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Alliance outlines best practices for landlords and tenants engaging in green projects.
Dow Chemical unit hits 100% renewable power at manufacturing sites
Dow Buildings Solutions a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., said May 19 that it has reached 100% renewable energy procurement for its North American manufacturing operations.
Small Ohio town boasts country's 1st hotel to be heated, cooled with geothermal energy
Proof that big ideas can come from small places, a new hotel in Oberlin, Ohio, has been named the first hotel in the U.S. to be heated and cooled with geothermal energy.
Best Buy, Nordstrom agree to increase renewable energy use after shareholder request
Retailers Best Buy and Nordstrom recently agreed to increase their use of renewable energy following a request from the New York State Common Retirement Fund.
Wisconsin manufacturer Oshkosh cuts energy use 10% in 2015, receives state recognition
Wisconsin-based manufacturing company Oshkosh Corp. cut its energy use by 10% in 2015 and was recently recognized by the state's utilities as a corporate leader in energy efficiency.
Altenex makes public its PPA for corporate renewable energy buyers
Renewable energy advisory and procurement firm Altenex specifically designed its REPA to mitigate risks corporations face in procuring large-scale, off-site renewable energy supply.
