Energy Management Articles
ACEEE ranks best, worst utilities for energy efficiency
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy has ranked U.S. utilities by the best — and worst — performers on energy efficiency.
Navigant: Hybrid advanced battery use on the rise
A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for utility-scale and customer-sited hybrid energy storage systems, providing forecasts for power capacity, energy capacity and revenue.
Weekend reads: IOUs caution DOE on grid study; 'self-healing' batteries; Brooklyn's microgrid craze & more
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Nevada governor restores net metering, vetos clean energy standard, community solar bills
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval on June 15 signed Assembly Bill 405, restoring the state's net metering rates close to retail for rooftop solar customers.
Hasbro sets renewable energy, carbon neutrality target
Toy and board game company Hasbro Inc. is ready to pass go: The company has set a new 100% renewable energy use and carbon neutrality goal across its owned and operated global operations.
Energy conservation yields $73M in savings at GM
General Motors has been aggressive in its efforts to reduce the energy intensity of its operations in recent years, including the complete elimination of onsite coal generation at its facilities.
11 states sue over energy efficiency standards delay
Eleven states, the city of New York and a handful of environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over five delayed energy efficiency standards.
Commercial building owners: Take advantage of an eased path to lighting upgrades in California
In the 2016 update of the Title 24 energy code, the California Energy Commission, or CEC, has included a new provision that simplifies and reduces the fiscal impact of one of the more expensive requirements for lighting retrofits.
NRG unit GenOn files for bankruptcy protection
Power producer GenOn Energy, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston.
Apple issues 2nd green bond, urges climate leadership
Doubling down on its corporate commitment to sustainability, Apple Inc. on June 13 issued a $1 billion green bond that builds on its $1.5 billion issuance in February 2016.
Solar companies prepare to flock back into Nevada
Following the passage of a series of clean energy industry-friendly bills by the Nevada Legislature, at least three solar companies have announced plans to restart operations in the state if and when Gov. Brian Sandoval signs them into law.
Industrial trade group split over Paris agreement
The Eastman Chemical Co. has discontinued its membership in the Industrial Energy Consumers of America, citing the trade group's opposition to U.S. participation in the Paris climate accord.
Case study: GM's road to 100% renewable energy
This case study, presented by Edison Energy, powered by Altenex, dives into the approach General Motors Co. is taking to reach its ambitious goal of running its global operations on 100% renewable energy by 2050.
Google's 'Project Sunroof' maps existing rooftop solar
Google on June 12 announced another expansion in capabilities of its 'Project Sunroof' tool that allows a user to view already installed solar projects in any given neighborhood.
Leveraging commodities arm, Goldman Sachs inks 1st wind PPA
Levering the expertise of its internal commodities trading arm, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. signed its first power purchase agreement for wind energy that is matched, roughly, to the size of its North American electricity load.
Weekend reads: The untold Tesla, SolarCity story; AGs prepare for fight with EPA; a solar bankruptcy & more
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Efficiency, resiliency key features in post-Sandy NYC
Developers have broke ground on a nearly $10 million New York City housing complex that will use energy technologies developed in response to lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy.
Fortune 500s declare commitment to Paris targets
More than 1,200 governors, mayors, businesses, investors, and colleges and universities from across the U.S. or with significant operations in the U.S. on June 5 declared their intent to ensure that the U.S. remains a global leader in reducing carbon emissions.
General Mills signs VPPA for 100 MW of Texas wind
General Mills has signed a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement for 100 MW of capacity from a wind project under construction in Texas.
Verizon Center to utilize solar for 25% of its power
Through a new partnership, the Washington, D.C., Wizards, Capitals, Mystics and Valor will be among the first professional sports teams powered by offsite renewable energy.
Sorting out the renewable procurement puzzle
Companies who have embarked on sustainability journeys have a wide range of options when it comes to procuring renewables, Devraj Banerjee explains in this column presented by EDF Renewable Energy. One size (or more accurately, one renewable energy product) need not fit all.
Nevada lawmakers pass bills to restore net metering, raise renewables standard, launch community solar
Evidence of a shift in clean energy policies in Nevada, the state Legislature this week passed a series of industry-backed bills that will increase the state's use of renewable energy and customer access to it.
1st US Apple supplier commits to 100% renewables
Apple announced that Jabil Circuit Inc., which makes aluminum for the company, has committed to powering all of its Apple-related operations with 100% renewable energy, according to Axios.
IKEA's US rooftop solar ownership will top 42 MW
As IKEA continues its buildout of rooftop solar projects atop its ever-expanding number of stores in the U.S., the home furnishings retailer said June 6 that its total ownership will exceed 42 MW by early fall.
Energy efficiency 'expert in a suitcase' cuts bills 10%
The knowledge and expertise of a seasoned energy efficiency professional is now available in a high-tech suitcase developed by two of the U.S. DOE's national labs.
Exxon shareholders call for climate risk disclosure
Shareholders of Exxon Mobil on May 31 approved a proposal calling for the global oil and gas company to assess and disclose risk related to climate change.
Report finds rapid growth in C&I microgrid adoption
Recent applications include Apple Inc.'s new campus in California, which was designed as a microgrid in order to ensure operations can continue in the event of a utility grid outage, and a project being deployed in a Denver transit-focused development area.
Weekend reads: Paris accord fact check; auto industry death spiral; Ohio's deregulation bill & more
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How to create your company's clean energy future
There are three possible actions in response to PresidentTrump's decision to withdraw the from the Paris climate agreement: Do nothing; complain; or take action to drive adoption of renewable energy in your organization.
Duke Energy Progress proposes 14.9% rate hike
If approved by the commission, commercial and industrial customers would see an average increase of 13.5%.
