Energy Management Articles
Target signs PPA with Kansas wind farm
Target Corp. recently signed a long-term power purchase agreement to buy 100 MW of power from a wind project in Kansas that is expected to be operational by the end of 2018.
Zurn Industries installs solar at manufacturing site
Zurn Industries, a manufacturer of plumbing and other water solution products, has completed a rooftop solar installation at its facility in Paso Robles, Calif.
Trump officially files to withdraw from Paris accord
The Trump administration officially filed to formally withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord, but the president said he would seek "more favorable" terms and consider re-engaging in the future, Bloomberg News reported Aug. 4.
Case study: Managing costs with energy storage
This case study, presented by EDF Renewable Energy, illustrates the real cost saving benefits of energy storage for commercial and industrial companies.
Caesars cuts energy use, GHG emissions
Caesars Entertainment Corp. recently released its 2017 sustainability report, reflecting its drop in total energy use and increase in renewable energy following a deal approved earlier this year that allowed the gaming corporation's Nevada facilities to stop buying power from their utilities.
Maserati to enter electric vehicle market
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will push for greater electric power within its vehicle fleet, spearheaded by a new electrified Maserati predicted to hit the market in 2020.
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Arsenal Football signs RE deal for London stadium
Arsenal Football Club will begin implementing renewable energy projects in its North London stadium to help reach its clean energy goals and limit the amount of carbon emissions that the complex contributes.
Trade groups urge future mayor to prioritize efficiency
A collection of New York trade groups released a paper Aug. 2 outlining the steps they recommend that the city takes in order to increase the energy efficiency of its buildings.
Myth busters: Is efficiency possible in old buildings?
Ryan Prestel, CEO and co-founder of JadeTrack, a sustainability management software platform, offers examples of how you can succeed in your energy efficiency and sustainability goals no matter how old your building is.
IKEA offers solar energy storage to UK customers
IKEA has announced plans to roll out a whole new offering to homeowners: Energy storage.
Microsoft director talks directs access in Washington
As Microsoft Corp. in Washington state moves its renewable energy purchasing from its utility to the open market, it will pay a $24 million transition fee, director of sustainability policy Michelle Patron said in a recent TV interview.
Carestream cuts energy use 21%, earns state award
Carestream, a manufacturer of dental and medical imaging systems, has been recognized with a Colorado Industrial Energy Efficiency award for its manufacturing plant in Windsor, Colo.
Solar helps Target reduce energy use
In its 2016 corporate sustainability report, Target announced that it reduced energy intensity in stores by 2.32% since 2010 and achieved Energy Star certification in 76% of its buildings.
How new microgrid technologies enable optimal cooperation among distributed energy resources
This white paper presented by Schneider Electric covers microgrid technologies in detail and explores their significant role in the new energy transition.
IBM cuts annual energy use by 5.3%
In 2016, IBM made significant strides in reducing its energy use and carbon emissions through a series of energy conservation projects that delivered annual savings equal to 5.3% of its total energy use, according to its newly released 2016 sustainability report.
Google's X develops new storage technology
Alphabet Inc.'s signature research lab, known as X, is reportedly working on a new energy storage technology using salt and antifreeze.
Status report on US renewables portfolio standards
This report by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory provides an annual update on the U.S. renewables portfolio standard, including recent legislative revisions, key policy design features, compliance with interim targets, past and projected impacts on renewables development, and compliance costs.
NC bill banning new wind permits signed into law
A North Carolina bill revamping the state's solar energy policies to create a competitive marketplace was signed into law July 27 despite the inclusion of a provision that places a temporary ban on new wind farm permits.
Apple approved for largest wind turbines in Oregon
Apple was cleared by state regulators July 20 to use the biggest wind turbines ever installed in the Pacific Northwest for its Montague Wind Power Project.
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JPMorgan Chase announces 100% RE goal
JPMorgan Chase announced July 28 its goal to rely on 100% renewable energy by 2020 and to facilitate $200 billion in clean energy financing through 2025 to support its clients' own sustainability projects.
Roanoke Cement receives 11th Energy Star certification
Roanoke Cement Company's Troutville, Va., plant received its 11th consecutive U.S. EPA Energy Star certification on July 20 for its energy reduction in manufacturing over recent years.
H-E-B installs backup power systems in Houston
A Texas-based grocery retailer announced July 12 its partnership with a local microgrid company to create an on-site natural gas generator system to power its stores when its utility service is down.
AEP, GE, Invenergy partner on largest US wind farm
GE Renewable Energy and Invenergy are teaming up to build the largest wind farm in the country, which will then be purchased by utility giant American Electric Power for $4.5 billion.
What businesses can learn about energy use – and savings – during the dog days of summer
This column from Andrew Klein, an energy systems engineer at FirstFuel Software, offers solutions for businesses to optimize their energy consumption and make minor changes to reduce their energy use in office spaces to see big savings during the hottest months of the year.
UVA teams up on Virginia solar farm
The University of Virginia announced July 20 that it signed a 25-year agreement with a proposed 120-acre solar facility in Virginia to purchase all the power generated on the solar farm to contribute to its electricity use on campus.
Vail Resorts announces net-zero goal
Vail Resorts announced July 25 its commitment to energy reduction and renewable energy powering of its operations as part of its "Epic Promise for a Zero Footprint" program.
DOE, Panasonic, Xcel team up on smart-city development
The U.S. DOE announced July 21 that it is teaming up with Xcel Energy and Panasonic on Peña Station NEXT, a smart-city mixed use facility in Denver, Colo.
7-Eleven, Chevrolet awarded for efficiency successes
7-Eleven was chosen July 20 to receive an award for its energy consumption reduction and improved efficiency by the 2017 Alliance to Save Energy Stars of Energy Efficiency program.
