Energy Management Articles
New York makes 'clean energy community' designation
Implementation of a community choice aggregation program that allows businesses to pool demand to make bulk purchases of electricity from renewable energy sources helped a New York town become the state's first small community to receive a "Clean Energy Community" designation.
Report: Goldman Sachs, H&M ramp clean energy use
Among a growing list of RE100 composite companies, the group recently singled out Goldman Sachs, Elopak and H&M as making big strides toward their goal of powering their operations with 100% renewable energy.
DOE launches energy efficiency 'financing navigator'
The U.S. DOE has launched a new, web-based financing navigator aimed at making the process of finding energy efficiency project finance solutions easier for commercial and industrial organizations.
Sierra Nevada installs 1MWh Tesla Powerpack
Looking to curb hefty demand charges associated with beer brewing, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has reportedly installed a 1 MWh Tesla Powerback battery system at its Chico, Calif., brewery.
Corporate guide to moving beyond RECs to accelerate your commitment to additionality
This white paper, presented by EDF Renewable Energy, is intended to serve as a primer for corporate energy buyers that are looking to achieve additionality with their renewable energy purchases.
Schneider Electric acquires Renewable Choice Energy
Schneider Electric, perhaps most commonly known to commercial and industrial energy users for its energy management services, on Jan. 18 announced its acquisition of Renewable Choice Energy.
FirstEnergy offers C&I demand response programs
FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania utility subsidiaries Met-Ed, Penn Power and West Penn Power have launched a new demand response program for commercial and industrial customers.
Solar expected to save university $2M on energy
Brandeis University has partnered with a number service providers to install a 1.27 MW rooftop solar array that is expected to save the Massachusetts-based institution up to $2 million on its energy costs over 20 years.
Iowa, Illinois lead corporate clean energy rankings
Out of all 50 states, Iowa was recently named as the easiest place for corporations to purchase renewable energy to power their operations.
Unilever nabs biogas contract to power 5 UK sites
About year after outlining a goal to become carbon positive by 2030, Unilever recently signed a contract to use biogas for the heating needs of five of its sites in the U.K. and Ireland.
Rankings: Corporate clean energy procurement index
This report from the Retail Industry Leaders Association, the Information Technology Industry Council and Clean Edge ranks all 50 U.S. states on the ease with which American corporations can procure domestic renewable energy.
Weekend reads: 'Clean coal' plant revs up; NY's nuke shutdown; Fiat faces emissions accusations & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Cargill, Hilton, Wells Fargo join 38 C&I organizations in attending SED Summit
Executives from Cargill, Hilton Hotels and Resorts and Wells Fargo recently joined a growing list of 49 other energy professionals confirmed to attend the Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit.
Ohio C&I groups neutral on energy efficiency deal
Two commercial and industrial company organizations, alongside Kroger, have agreed not to oppose a new settlement over FirstEnergy's revised energy efficiency plan for its Ohio utilities, though tensions between the company and the Ohio Manufacturers Association appear to remain.
Blue Cross Blue Shield installs rooftop solar array
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont has completed a 150 kW net-metered solar array installation at its headquarters in Berlin, Vt.
Corporates urge Trump support of low carbon policies
More than 530 companies and 100 investors on Jan. 10 called on the incoming Trump administration and the new Congress to support policies to accelerate a low-carbon future.
IKEA completes 45th US rooftop solar project
Home furnishings retailer IKEA recently completed its 45th U.S. project, a 1.13 MW rooftop system atop its Renton, Wash., store near Seattle that the company says is the largest in the state.
Energy storage, software player acquired by Enel
Energy storage and intelligent software company Demand Energy Networks Inc., a notable player in the New York City storage market, has been acquired by the North American renewable energy subsidiary of Italian power company Enel SpA.
New PPA structure hopes to meet clean power needs of small, midsize energy users
Looking to capture the interest of midsize C&I organizations, Altenex has announced a new power purchase agreement structure that allows for smaller amounts of renewable energy capacity to be purchased on shorter contract terms.
4 keys to successful energy benchmarking
This column, presented by Ecova, outlines best practices for establishing a resource management strategy that will help your company achieve cost savings, meet corporate responsibility goals and gain valuable insight into the performance of capital investments.
Greenpeace praises Switch in clean energy rankings
Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace, in a new report, named Apple, Google, Facebook and Switch as leaders in the movement to build a renewably powered internet while taking a more critical eye toward Amazon.
Citi strikes clean energy deal for Texas data center
Banking giant Citi has entered into a new contract to purchase renewable energy for a multiyear term at its Roanoke, Texas, data center.
Google-supported Texas wind project changes hands
About a year after Google announced its signing of a 225 MW wind PPA with developer Invenergy, the project has been sold to Southern Co. subsidiary Southern Power.
Already leader in landfill gas, Waste Management will increase solar, wind project hosting in 2017
As both a supplier and user of renewable energy, Waste Management Inc. has as taken a holistic approach to cutting greenhouse gas emissions that includes energy conservation and renewable energy sources, landfill gas in particular.
Outdoor lighting challenges and solution pathways
This report from the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Initiative outlines solutions to overcoming challenges related to outdoor lighting retrofits.
Weekend reads: Garbage power; a winery's climate change battle; solar for Trump's wall & more
Kick back with this week's must read energy stories from around the web.
Fact sheet: Defining the greenhouse gas benefits of renewable energy purchases
This fact sheet from the Center for Resource Solutions offers guidance on communicating the benefits of renewable energy purchases.
Toyota has improved energy efficiency 24% in 5 years
On a path toward a net positive environmental impact, Toyota recently released its 2016 environmental report for North America, tracking its progress on a number of long-term goals and its laser-sharp focus on improving energy efficiency.
ASHRAE issues updates to refrigerant standards
ASHRAE has published two new major refrigerants-related standards as a package, with 30 new refrigerants and refrigerant blends added.
Tesla Gigafactory begins battery cell production
Tesla Motors Inc. and Panasonic Corp. have begun mass production of lithium-ion battery cells at Tesla's Gigafactory in Nevada.
