Energy Management Articles
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.
Weekend reads: Musk's solar roof; Trump vows deregulation; wave-powered electricity & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Apple will sell solar power to public Arizona utility
Solidifying its new position as a power supplier, Apple has inked a deal with a public utility in Arizona to sell power from its new, 50-MW solar facility in Arizona.
1st Colorado C-PACE project receives financing
Financing has been obtained for Colorado's first Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, or C-PACE, project; the associated energy upgrades to a commercial and industrial property include a 100 kW rooftop solar array and LED lighting.
Walking the walk: Companies lead the call for clean truck standards
A number of America's most iconic brands helped pave the way for the new clean truck standards announced by the U.S. EPA and DOT.
Swiss Re plans 2 MW of solar at US headquarters
Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd., generally known as Swiss Re, on Sept. 21 announced plans to build and operate its own solar power plant at the company's U.S. headquarters in Armonk, N.Y.
Washington Gas slashes GHG, methane emissions
The regulated natural gas utility subsidiary of WGL Holdings said it has surpassed its 2020 greenhouse gas and methane emissions reduction goals.
Wells Fargo, Hewlett Packard, 6 more join RE100
The RE100 initiative, led by international nonprofit The Climate Group in partnership with CDP, on Sept. 20 announced eight new businesses that have made the pledge to power their operations with 100% renewable energy.
Minnesota asks electric customers: Solar or biofuel?
Electricity regulators in a small Minnesota city are taking novel approach to clean energy planning, according to the local newspaper.
Report: Johnson & Johnson inks 100 MW wind deal
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to purchase 100 MW of wind power from a project in Texas, Bloomberg News reported Sept. 16.
L'Oréal USA announces 2 new solar installations
L'Oréal USA on Sept. 20 announced plans to build two large-scale solar projects at the company's manufacturing facilities as part of its global sustainability strategy.
BofA aims for 100% renewables, carbon neutrality
Bank of America has announced a new set of environmental goals, including a commitment to powering its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2020 and reducing its energy use by 40%.
Washington adopts rule to cap large carbon emitters
Regulators in Washington state have adopted a new rule requiring businesses with large carbon emissions to cap and gradually reduce them over time.
SED to host Innovation Summit for energy execs
As part of its effort to serve the information needs of large commercial and industrial energy executives, Smart Energy Decisions on Sept. 19 announced the launch of its inaugural event: the Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit.
Weekend reads: Bitcoin tech and utilities; how MGM left NV Energy; tapping batteries & more
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Facebook unveils site for efficient new data center
After months of negotiations and politics in New Mexico and Utah over which state is better suited for Facebook to build its newest data center, which it plans to run entirely on renewable energy, the social media giant has made its selection.
IKEA installs Tennessee's largest rooftop solar project
IKEA on Sept. 16 announced the completion of its solar panel installation atop its Memphis, Tenn., store opening later this fall.
Amazon announces massive Texas wind project
Though the majority of Amazon's recent renewable energy deals have been inked for its cloud computing segment, Amazon Web Services, the parent company announced its very own Sept. 15.
California mall installs 1.5 MWh Tesla battery system
Simon Property Group commissioned the storage system in collaboration with Southern California Edison last year for its Brea, Calif., mall to manage peak power demand.
GM commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050
Having just surpassed its 2020 goal of using 125 MW of renewable energy in its U.S. operations, General Motors announced a bold new one.
In strategic energy management, efficiency 'just the beginning,' EDF says in 1st-of-its-kind report
Culling eight years of data from its Climate Corps program, the Environmental Defense Fund's new report on organizational energy management outlines key trends and recommendations for next steps, including case studies from corporate hosts including Comcast, Nestlé, Tiffany & Co. and Iron Mountain.
New York unveils $10M in energy efficiency initiatives for industrial, manufacturing facilities
Funding supports clean energy projects at large and medium-size industrial facilities and is expected to yield more than $12 million in annual savings, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority said Sept. 12.
