Energy Management Articles
Molson Coors announces 2025 carbon goals
In announcing a new sustainability strategy with targets that run through 2025, Molson Coors Brewing Co. detailed its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and increase its use of cleaner energy sources, including investment in anaerobic digestion projects that recover biogas.
Insights from SED's 2017 Innovation Summit
This overview of the 2017 Innovation Summit features edited transcripts from the Summit's most memorable presentations, panels and conversations, including energy efficiency and renewable energy insights from Lockheed Martin, General Motors, Procter & Gamble and more.
Honda expands energy efficiency guidance program
Following on early successes, Honda has announced a new phase of its "Green Dealer Program," which has already saved the company $7.5 million in energy costs since its launch in 2012.
Apple CEO: Wind access 'paramount' for data centers
Following Apple Inc.'s announcement that Iowa would be home to its newest data center, CEO Tim Cook called renewable energy "paramount" to the company's decision to locate there.
Weekend reads: DIY Powerwalls; solar's civil war; automakers become energy companies & more
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Efficient energy policies to power cities, industry
This column from Jack Griffin of SourceOne outlines the savings and reliability benefits of combined heat and power systems and offers recommendations for overcoming barriers to broader adoption among large energy users.
AT&T, Verizon asked to 'hang up on fossil fuels'
An environmental and social sustainability not-for-profit is urging two of the country's largest telecommunications companies — AT&T and Verizon — to accelerate adoption of renewable energy and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
States to extend, increase cap-and-trade program
New York and the eight other states participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative have announced a proposal to update their efforts to lower carbon pollution by reducing the cap on power plant emissions an additional 30% below 2020 levels by 2030.
Cargill marks progress toward GHG targets
Global agricultural company Cargill Inc. detailed its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its 2017 annual report, noting work with The Nature Conservancy and other partners toward "a bolder path forward" against the backdrop of the Paris Agreement.
DOE grid report: Renewables not a threat to reliability
Following months of controversy and speculation within the energy industry, the U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 23 released a report outlining the findings of its study on electricity markets and reliability and attributing the retirement of tradit
Case study: How solar is slashing costs for Ricoh USA
This case study, presented by EnterSolar, details benefits of a 607-kW ground-mount solar photovoltaic system installation at Ricoh USA's offices in Caldwell, N.J., that will offset 50% of its electricity needs.
Vail Resorts targets zero net emissions, 100% RE
Global mountain resort operator Vail Resorts Inc. has taken on a bold new sustainability strategy with significant energy management implications.
Energy innovation earns Chevy plant top EPA award
General Motors Co. has had a sharp focus on energy efficiency for years, but just recently earned a new performance honor from the U.S. EPA for the Kansas plant that is home to the Chevrolet Malibu.
PACE financing projects take off in Michigan
An energy efficiency overhaul of Detroit's historic Whitney Restaurant that includes heating, cooling, lighting, controls and window insulation was recently profiled as the first in the area to use financing from the Property Assessed Clean Energy program.
Solar to offset 80% of winery's electric needs
San Antonio Winery, the founding winery of Riboli Family Wine Estates, recently completed a solar project at a new production facility and hospitality center in Paso Robles, Calif.
Private equity to acquire Calpine for $5.6B
Less than a year after Calpine Corp. announced its acquisition of Noble Americas Energy Solutions LLC, a large independent supplier of power to commercial and industrial retail customers, Calpine itself is being taken over amid sustained challenges to the broader merchant power sector.
Maryland announces $5.5M CHP grant program
In outlining the program, which will be administered by the Maryland Energy Administration, Gov. Larry Hogan highlighted the new CHP system installed at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, which was funded in part by a $494,320 grant from the state.
Weekend reads: Rainbow-colored solar panels; Mexico looks to cap-and-trade; 'PACE' loan defaults & more
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Renewable energy access lures Facebook to Ohio
Facebook Inc. announced Aug. 15 that it will spend $750 million on a new data center in Ohio, a location chosen in part for its accessibility to low-cost renewable energy.
Cooper Tire & Rubber cuts energy use 18%
Findlay, Ohio-headquartered Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. said Aug. 11 that it has reduced energy usage intensity by 18% since 2009.
In 1st VPPA, Cummins invests in Indiana wind
Global power equipment company Cummins Inc. has made its first wind energy investment in signing a virtual power purchase agreement to offset the amount of electricity used at its Indiana facilities.
Home Depot to install 'mini solar farms' at 50 stores
Continuing work to expand its renewable energy portfolio, The Home Depot announced plans to install rooftop solar at 50 stores, with California and New York locations utilizing energy storage.
Equinix signs on for massive fuel cell deployment
Global interconnection and data center company Equinix announced Aug. 16 the signing of a power purchase agreement for the deployment of behind the meter fuel cells at 12 sites across the U.S.
Solar industry squares off on high stakes trade case
The U.S. International Trade Commission on Aug. 15 heard hours of testimony from stakeholders to a high-profile case with major implications for the country's solar industry.
California winery nears carbon neutral operation
Becoming the latest Napa Valley winery to embrace solar power, Delicato Family Vineyards on Aug. 14 announced the completion of a rooftop PV system at Black Stallion Estate Winery.
Sierra Club sues DOE over 'secrecy' of grid study
The Sierra Club on Aug. 14 filed a lawsuit against the U.S. DOE for its lack of transparency regarding the ongoing study of the U.S. electric grid that the department began preparing in April.
NY launches portal to connect businesses, utilities
A mile marker within New York's "Reforming the Energy Vision" initiative, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, known as NYSERDA, has launched a digital portal meant to help businesses connect with electric utilities
Salesforce hits 100% RE for 2 office buildings
Cloud computing and customer relationship management company Salesforce.com Inc. announced Aug. 7 that two of its office towers in San Francisco are now sourcing 100% renewable energy.
Case study: 3M's road to ISO 50001, SEP certification
This case study outlines the enterprisewide approach taken by The 3M Company, a multinational manufacturer, to certify multiple sites to the Better Buildings Initiative's "Superior Energy Performance" program, which includes a certified ISO 50001 energy management system.
Weekend reads: Intel's new AV lab; Microsoft cloud emissions data; the drop in EPA fines & more
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