Energy Management Articles
Cisco inks 20-year solar PPA for California HQ
Cisco Systems Inc. has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement for electricity and renewable energy credits associated with a 20-MW solar project in California.
Implementation model: Best Buy's retail load analysis
This implementation model, created by the Retail Industry Leaders Association and the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Initiative, details an analysis conducted by Best Buy across its stores to understand the load's current energy use that helped identify $3 million in energy savings opportunities.
Regency Centers cuts energy use 21% in 5 years
Shopping center owner, operator and developer Regency Centers Corp. has reduced its same-store energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by more than 20% in five years, besting its reduction target date of 2021.
Wal-Mart's 'Project Gigaton' targets supplier emissions
Expanding on its climate-related goals, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has launched a new initiative to engage its suppliers in targeting an elimination of 1 gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from operations and supply chains.
Kilroy Realty adopts 'hybrid electric building' fleet
Kilroy Realty Corp. is planning to install advanced energy management systems at five of its buildings in Southern California.
The role of RECs, additionality in green power markets
This white paper, presented by Renewable Choice Energy, examines the spectrum of green power options, and specifically discusses how commercial and industrial buyers can realize the benefits of clean power purchasing.
Microsoft reaches utility deal to purchase clean power
In a move meant to support its corporate climate and renewable energy goals, Microsoft Corp. has reached a settlement with Washington utility Puget Sound Energy to allow the tech giant to purchase clean energy from the wholesale market.
REI, Starbucks, Target opt in for PSE green tariff
A number of large corporate and municipal energy consumers, including REI, Starbucks and Target, have signed up for a new green tariff offering from Puget Sound Energy.
Apple continues work with suppliers on clean energy
As Apple continues to focus on driving sustainability throughout its supply chain, three new companies have committed to using 100% renewable energy to manufacture iPhone parts.
Energy secretary orders grid study of renewable energy impacts to coal, nuclear generation
Energy Secretary Rick Perry has reportedly ordered a study of the U.S. grid, with a focus on the impacts of an accelerating amount of renewable energy being added to the U.S. mix.
Weekend reads: 'Ninja force' grid protection; NRG's activist challenge; Trump pressed on climate & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Using efficiency, clean energy, carbon credits, Salesforce reaches net zero GHG emissions
Salesforce has achieved net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and is providing a carbon neutral cloud for its customers, the cloud computing software company announced April 13.
SED advisory board expands to 16 members
Executives from CBRE, Cinemark, Goldman Sachs, HP, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, InterContinential Hotels Group and Sobeys have joined the Smart Energy Decisions advisory board.
Taylor Farms deploys cogen, wind, solar project
Taylor Farms, a leading fresh fruit and vegetable producer, has deployed unique, three-part renewable and alternative energy project at a California processing plant that is expected to offset more than 90% of the facility's energy use.
IKEA plans Indiana's largest retail solar array
As home furnishing retailer IKEA continues its rollout of solar projects at its U.S. stores, the company announced plans April 13 for a new such system in Indiana that will be the largest retail solar rooftop in the state.
Maryland passes 30% energy storage tax credit
The Maryland legislature has passed a bill establishing a tax credit for commercial and residential energy storage installations, making the state among a small but growing number moving to support the rapidly scaling technology.
Pratt Industries goes solar on Staten Island
This case study, presented by EnterSolar, shares details about a rooftop solar installation at a facility owned by America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company that is generating 1,612,182 kWh per year.
Help wanted: Energy management outgrows its traditional role
This column, presented by Edison Energy, discusses the changing role of energy management at commercial and industrial companies and explores solutions for adaptation.
Wal-Mart to turn stores into 'hybrid electric buildings'
Under the first phase of a new agreement, Wal-Mart will see the installation of 40 MWh of advanced energy storage systems at 27 stores in Southern California.
Global food company fires up Illinois CCS project
In an effort to reduce carbon emissions associated with its operations, agricultural processor and food ingredient provider Archer Daniels Midland Co. has started operations at its second industrial carbon capture and storage, or CCS, project.
Chicago to run buildings on 100% renewable energy
The city of Chicago has pledged to run 900 of its buildings on 100% renewable energy by 2025, according to an April 9 announcement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
States file to oppose Trump's halt of Clean Power Plan
A coalition of U.S. states and localities has formally filed opposition to the Trump administration's request to delay court proceedings regarding the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan.
Proactively managing risks to accomplish your long-term energy goals using renewable PPAs
This white paper, presented by Renewable Choice Energy, outlines how long-term renewable energy contracts, if correctly executed, can help commercial and industrial organizations mitigate risks within their businesses.
GM, Merck, Sears among more than 40 C&I names recognized by Energy Star for sustained excellence
More than 140 business and organizations were recognized by the U.S. EPA and DOE on April 6 for their commitment to saving energy, money and protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements.
Toyota ups size of onsite solar at North American HQ
Construction has begun on a 8.79 MW behind-the-meter solar installation at Toyota Motor North America's new headquarters in Plano, Texas, which the automaker plans to occupy this year.
Weekend reads: Coal museum goes solar; GE mulls lighting sale; Ohio looks to nuke subsidies & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Summit Hotel Properties selects energy partner
Summit Hotel Properties has partnered up to deploy a comprehensive energy management strategy that aims to reduce utility costs across its portfolio of 82 U.S. hotels.
SED to host 1st Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum
In response to growing interest in renewable energy among corporate and institutional energy buyers, Smart Energy Decisions has announced the launch of an innovative new event.
Amazon invests in fuel cell biz to boost efficiency
In a move aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of its fulfillment centers, Amazon.com Inc. struck an agreement with fuel cell manufacturer Plug Power Inc.
Visiting Amazon, Kasich blasts Ohio House vote to change renewable energy, efficiency standards
The increasingly powerful impact that large commercial and industrial companies are beginning to have on energy policy, at least at the state level, was made evident April 3 in Ohio.
