Energy Management Articles
Wendy's wins 2 awards for efficiency upgrades
The Wendy's Co. recently received two environmental awards for its efforts to dramatically reduce energy usage at its restaurants.
Smart Energy Strategies for Manufacturers
In this whitepaper presented by Direct Energy, the team outlines a series of smart energy strategies designed specifically for manufacturers in today's complex market.
Smart Energy Strategies for Large Retail Businesses
In this whitepaper presented by Direct Energy, the team shares its insight into a number of different smart energy strategies specifically designed for large retail businesses.
Energy Star announces 1st-ever bakery certifications
The U.S. EPA's Energy Star program is on a roll. The initiative on Oct. 9 announced the first commercial bread and roll bakeries to earn Energy Star certification.
Weekend reads: Goldman Sachs' clean energy impact; DOE's response to 'Stranger Things' & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
PG&E's efficiency programs have saved $227M
California utility PG&E on Oct. 6 released its 2016 corporate sustainability report, highlighting continued efforts in energy efficiency and renewable energy sourcing among its broader sustainability initiatives.
Seeking 'climate neutrality,' Xerox cuts energy use
Xerox has reduced its energy consumption 12% since 2012, according to the global business services company's 2016 sustainability report, which details its successful energy saving strategies.
Comcast data centers set for massive energy use cuts
The culmination of three summers hosting fellows from the Environmental Defense Fund's Climate Corps program, Comcast is now equipped with a plan to significantly reduce the energy use and carbon dioxide emissions.
Microsoft partners up on energy policy tracking tool
Microsoft and the business association Advanced Energy Economy on Oct. 6 announced a new predictive policy tool to support legislative advocacy in energy.
After 1.1 MW energy storage rollout, NYC property owner plans Bronx solar-plus-storage project
As New York City prepares to beef up energy storage and solar capacities to meet Mayor Bill deBlasio’s newly announced goals, at least one private sector property owner is already ahead of the game.
C-PACE helps packaging company complete $2.5M energy efficiency, renewable energy project
Curtis Packaging, a provider of luxury packaging for some of the world's biggest brands, is nearing completion of a $2.5 million project to improve energy efficiency and utilize renewable energy systems at its production headquarters in Connecticut.
Report: Offices with data centers use more energy
Just how much more energy is used by commercial buildings that have data centers than those that do not depends somewhat on the size of the building, the U.S. EIA has found.
MGM, Wynn Resorts cease purchasing utility power
Following more than a yearlong regulatory process, MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts have ceased purchasing power from their utility, NV Energy.
GM, P&G execs to kick-off SED webinar series
As part of its mission to serve the unique information needs of large commercial and industrial companies, Smart Energy Decisions on Oct. 4 announced the launch of its new, free webinar series.
Chart your course to a successful energy strategy
In this e-book sponsored by Constellation, the team lays out their method for helping commercial and industrial energy users create an integrated energy strategy.
Financing for Amazon's largest wind project revealed
Amazon's most recently announced wind project, the 253-MW "Amazon Wind Farm Texas" being built in Scurry County, Texas, is expected to cost about $360 million, according to new information from the project's developer.
Toyota opens 1st net zero energy auto dealership
Toyota has opened what it expects to be the world's first certified net zero energy auto dealership, the company said Sept. 30.
Weekend reads: Geothermal on Mars; solar emissions; a 'flimsy attack on clear air,' & more
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LEDs help Tiffany & Co. curb energy use, emissions
Tiffany & Co. is seeing notable energy and emissions savings from a recent LED retrofit project, a stepping stone on its journey to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
New partnership aims to accelerate green leasing, unlock billions in energy savings for buildings
In a new, coordinated national effort to accelerate energy use reductions across billions of square feet of leased space, three industry groups have joined together to launch the Landlord-Tenant Energy Partnership.
American selects alternative jet fuel strategy partner
American Airlines has retained a boutique investment bank to help evaluate alternative jet fuels and identify the most promising companies and technologies, the company announced Sept. 28.
NYC targets 1 GW solar, 100 MWh storage
With New York City's solar capacity already quadrupled in recent years, Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced a new goal of surpassing 1 GW by 2030.
ACEEE unveils state rankings for energy efficiency
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released its annual ranking of states by their energy efficiency policy and program efforts, applauding collaboration between businesses, governments and citizens in accelerating the push for energy efficiency as a resource.
Post-hearing, Clean Power Plan deliberation begins
Oral arguments in the long-anticipated D.C. Circuit Court hearing of the case against the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan were held Sept. 27, with neither side coming ahead as a clear winner.
DOE's Better Plants fall 2016 progress update
This report details recent energy efficiency successes from a growing number of manufacturing organizations — including big corporations like 3M, Celanese, General Mills, General Motors and Procter & Gamble — within the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Plants program.
Big Minnesota businesses ink community solar deals
Indicative of increasing interest from both large and small businesses in community solar, NRG Energy Inc. on Sept. 27 announced plans for five such installations in Minnesota alongside subscription agreements signed by more than 1,000 residents and businesses including U.S. Bank, Land O'Lakes, Macy's and Ecolab.
Nissan, Sherwin-Williams, 10 more hit DOE goals
Offering a new progress update on the Better Plants program, the U.S. DOE announced that 12 manufacturers met their energy or water savings goals in 2016 and 30 new partners have joined the challenge. In 2015, partners reported an estimated cumulative energy savings of 600 trillion British thermal units and saved more than $3.1 billion in energy costs.
Case study: How the National Aquarium is championing energy management
This case study presented by Constellation outlines how the team helped the National Aquarium in Baltimore develop an energy management strategy that promotes efficiency and conservation.
DOE launches EMIS program, 18 inaugural partners
The U.S. DOE has launched a new program within the Better Buildings Initiative aimed at helping commercial building reduce their energy use with Macy's, Wendy's, Whole Foods and 15 other organizations as partners.
EnerNOC announces restructuring, layoffs
Energy efficiency software provider EnerNOC on Sept. 23 announced a restructuring of its subscription-based energy information systems business that will result in a 15% reduction in the company's global workforce.
