Energy Management Articles
Report: The C&I energy storage market is accelerating
With interest and implementation of energy storage technologies quickly gaining momentum at corporations across the U.S., a new report estimates that revenue for the commercial and industrial storage industry will increase by almost $10 billion by 2025.
Kaiser Permanente touts California solar PPA
Marking a step toward Kaiser Permanente's goal of using 100% renewable energy by 2025, the health care company on Nov. 10 celebrated the opening of a California solar facility from which it has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement.
CEMEX teaches old cement plant new tricks
The company's 100-year-old cement plant in California has been recognized by Energy Star and the Wildlife Habitat Council for its energy efficiency reductions and other sustainability measures.
Election roundup: The top 5 energy stories
A roundup of the best day-after-the-election energy stories on Donald Trump's energy policies, plus outcomes from a series of clean energy ballot initiatives.
Nevada approves C&I-backed deregulation proposal
Voters in Nevada have approved a ballot initiative backed by data company Switch and the Las Vegas Sands casino aimed at breaking up the monopoly of electric utility NV Energy.
Texas power company rebrands after EFH spinoff
Following emergence from the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, Energy Future Holdings as a standalone entity, Texas-based energy and power company TCEH Corp. has renamed itself Vista Energy.
Mercedes-Benz enters energy storage market
Mercedes-Benz, through a newly established company Mercedes-Benz Energy North America LLC, has entered the energy storage market with its own brand of stationary energy systems.
Microsoft outlines data center clean energy goals
Toward its goal of powering its data centers with 50% renewable energy by the end of 2018, Microsoft has said it got 44% of the way there in fiscal 2016.
Case study: Custom coating company deploys $1M in energy efficiency upgrades
In this case study presented by Constellation, the team outlines how the team helped an Illinois-based powder coating and E-coating industry veteran implement $1 million in energy efficiency upgrades with no upfront capital investment.
BMW, GM, Nissan team up to push EV deployment
The White House, in partnership with 28 utilities, automakers and other companies, on Nov. 3 announced plans to build 48 electric vehicle charging corridors along highways across the U.S.
Weekend reads: Trump's energy department; solar war's cash burn; Dakota pipeline protest & more
Kick-back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Wal-Mart narrows renewable energy goals for 2025
Ten years after Wal-Mart rolled out three broad environmental sustainability, including a commitment to powering its operations with 100% renewable energy, the company included some specific timetables in a Nov. 4 announcement.
Big oil firms launch $1B fund to reduce emissions
Ten of the world's largest oil and gas companies on Nov. 4 announced the creation of a joint fund aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with oil and gas production.
Detroit offers businesses $7k for efficiency upgrades
The city of Detroit and the electric utility that serves it, DTE Electric Co., have teamed up to make the business case for installing energy saving equipment even more convincing for local businesses.
KKR recognizes portfolio company for efficiency
Part of the global investment firm's efforts to support environmental initiatives at its portfolio companies, KKR on Nov. 2 announced the winner of its first internal "eco awards" program.
Energy efficiency is dead. Long live energy efficiency.
All market indicators point to a prosperous new reign of energy efficiency. However, in order to keep its crown, the efficiency market must include financing solutions that sell efficiency as a service.
Massive efficiency retrofit expected to save $1M in energy costs for New England auto parts plant
After undertaking a massive energy efficiency retrofit, a New Hampshire automotive parts plant is expecting savings of more than $1.1 million per year in energy costs.
Electrolux sets 50% renewable energy target
Home appliance manufacturer AB has pledged to increase the share of renewable energy used in its operations to 50%.
Case study: Large manufacturer saves $295k through customized power purchasing strategy
This case study presented by Direct Energy illustrates how plastics recycling and manufacturing company Ultra-Poly changed up its power purchasing strategy, made its operations more efficient and saved $295,000.
Amazon Web Services signs 4th US wind PPA
Amazon Web Services has signed a power purchase agreement for capacity from a new 189-MW wind farm being developed in Ohio.
Executives: Coalescence of market factors beg new corporate energy management strategies
At the convergence of technology advancements and an increasing level of interest in corporate sustainability, many of world's largest businesses have taken a closer eye at their energy management strategies than ever before.
GM, DTE Energy complete 900-kW solar project
Utility holding company DTE Energy has completed the installation of a 900-kW solar array at one of General Motors' Detroit-area facilities.
Panasonic to install solar-plus-storage system
Panasonic has reached an agreement for the development and installation of a solar-plus-storage system at its Denver operations hub.
Weekend reads: Zombie renewables; GE floats massive oil-and-gas deal; Tesla vandalism & more
Kick-back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Emerging green tariffs in regulated utility markets
This World Resources Institute report, done in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund, offers an updated list of emerging green tariff proposals and offerings for commercial and industrial customers in regulated markets in the United States.
Lighting retrofit at Louisiana GE plant saves $32k
General Electric has completed the first of seven phases of energy efficiency retrofits planned for its Shreveport, La., plant.
Utility green tariffs on the rise, new report finds
In partial response to demand from large commercial and industrial energy users, the number of green tariff options provided by U.S. utilities increased significantly in 2016, a new report has found.
It's time to get smart with energy management
The commercial real estate market needs to move beyond simple building automation systems.
Whirlpool breaks ground on $3.3M wind project
The wind turbine installation at an Ohio manufacturing plant is part of the company's larger, $13.3 million "Wind for Industry" initiative.
HanesBrands targets 40% renewable energy by 2020
After achieving a 25% reduction in energy consumption and establishing renewable energy sources for more than 25% of its global electricity needs, HanesBrands Inc. has new goals for 2020.
