Energy Management Articles
Energy efficiency investments will increase 68% next year, executive survey finds
Interest and investment in energy efficiency has reached an all-time high, according to a new report from Johnson Controls.
Tesla, Chevy, Prius, Mitsubishi models expected to drive 62% YOY growth in electric car sales
As plug-in electric vehicle models from leading automakers continue to advance, a new report indicates 2016 sales are expected to be 62% higher than in 2015 in the U.S.
Nissan, Toyota teams uncover $600k+ in energy cost savings opportunities
The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized teams within Nissan and Toyota for energy cost savings opportunities uncovered through a recent "treasure hunt exchange" that totaled $615,000.
United Airlines named among 6 global industry leaders in biofuel use
United Airlines Inc. is among a list of six major airlines recognized as leaders in sustainable biofuel use by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Three years in, energy 'treasure hunts' still yield big savings for U.S. manufacturer
Tape, film and fabrics manufacturer Intertape Polymer Group reported a 6% reduction in energy intensity in 2015, contributing to savings of more than $3 million since 2009.
With help from Amazon, Google, Microsoft, data center energy use levels after years of rapid growth
Partially driven by the efforts of large tech companies to reduce the energy intensity of data centers, a new report has found that electric consumption from U.S. data centers plateaued in 2010.
Your roadmap to 100% renewable energy: Taking the 1st steps
By following a pragmatic, step-by-step approach that starts with committing to big goals, you can lead your organization to transform your energy supply.
Report: US, Canada, Mexico will pledge to be 50% powered by clean energy by 2025
Leaders of the U.S., Canada and Mexico are reportedly planning to announce a new, regional goal to derive 50% of their electricity from clean energy sources, including nuclear, by 2025.
Amid 3-pronged approach to climate change, Dell reports 16% emissions reductions YOY
Dell's strategy for reducing carbon emissions includes renewable energy sourcing, driving efficiency through its data centers and reducing the energy intensity of its products.
PG&E to replace nuclear capacity with energy efficiency, renewable energy generation
Amid a changing energy landscape in California, Pacific Gas and Electric is targeting a generation portfolio of 55% renewable energy by 2030.
Ford reports 2.4% cut in CO2 emissions per vehicle, targets 30% reduction by 2025
Ford Motor Co. has reduced carbon emissions from its global operations by 2.4% per vehicle produced in 2014 compared to 2013.
Creating Renewable Energy Opportunities
This report details a series of meetings between large corporate buyers and utilities in late 2015 and reviews existing utility-offered renewable energy products.
Report: U.S. will deploy 77.3 GW of new distributed renewable energy by 2025
Navigant Research expects the U.S. to deploy 77.3 GW of distributed renewable energy between 2016 and 2025, with the majority of that capacity driven by solar.
PwC: 72% of corporate renewable energy leaders are actively pursuing more
A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers survey of U.S.-headquartered businesses found that interest in buying renewable energy continues to accelerate; the survey also revealed why some companies are holding back.
Exelon looks to 200-MW Ohio wind facility as it plans nuclear retirements
Power and utility giant Exelon is reportedly planning to build a 200-MW wind project in Ohio.
Views from the top: GE on how energy as a service can transform the C&I sector
In this exclusive interview, Dave Bartlett, the chief technology officer for GE's Current, explains how the internet of things will transform the way corporations think about their energy use.
Real estate firm retrofits 24 properties with LEDs, expects $10M in savings
With an ROI above 65%, commercial real estate company Newmark Holdings recently completed LED lighting retrofits at 24 of its buildings in New York City.
Southern Power completes €1.1B green bond issuance to accelerate renewable projects
The U.S. dollar equivalent of the net proceeds from the offering, around $1.2 billion, will be used to finance or invest in renewable energy generation projects in the U.S.
Tesla makes $2.9B bid to buy SolarCity in move to 'complete the picture'
Looking to create a single business that will sell electric cars and clean energy to power them, Tesla has made an offer for SolarCity in a deal valued at up to $2.86 billion.
Trader Joe's to pay $2M to reduce emissions in US settlement over coolant leaks
National grocery store chain Trader Joe's has agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from refrigeration equipment at 453 of its stores and pay a $500,000 fine.
Microsoft unveils pilot program for data center energy storage
Microsoft has teamed up with NRG Energy, Primus Power and others on a pilot program to advance energy storage at Microsoft's data centers across the globe.
Amazon wind farm clears legal challenge in NC
A lawsuit against North Carolina's environmental department over a 300-MW wind farm being developed by Amazon Web Services Inc. and Iberdrola SA has been thrown out.
EEI member companies tout 'culture shift' in utility efforts to help C&I customers
After years of playing defense amid a transformative shift in the way U.S. businesses think about energy, the utility industry says it's ready to play offense.
Electric sales to C&I sectors to average 1% growth annually through 2040, EIA finds
The U.S. EIA expects electric sales to the C&I sectors to average about 1% growth annually through 2040, curbed by declines in energy intensity and increased adoption of solar.
Utility distribution microgrid capacity to hit 241 MW in 2024, new report finds
As U.S. utilities work to improve services to customers amid growing interest in clean energy and distributed energy resources, more attention is being paid to microgrids.
Onsite solar will provide 25% of Toyota's electric demand at new HQ
New details emerged June 14 about the 7.75-MW solar energy system to be installed at Toyota Motor Corp.'s new, energy-conscious North American headquarters in Texas.
Bank of America deployed $14.5B in renewable energy, efficiency projects in 2015
Bank of America has also reduced energy use within its own operations, targeting energy-intense data centers that account for 25% of its total greenhouse gas emissions.
DOE unveils $25M in funds available through data center efficiency program
The U.S. Department of Energy announced the availability of up to $25 million in funding for a new program aimed at the creation of innovations to increase the energy efficiency of data centers.
How Celanese identified $1.5M in energy savings without spending a dime
After working on driving energy efficiency through its operations for more than a decade, Celeanse Corp. has uncovered an entirely new way to drive big savings.
CLEAResult, looking to target C&I customers, acquires industrial utility services business
In a move aimed at increasing its offerings to commercial and industrial energy buyers, efficiency program developer CLEAResult is acquiring the industrial utility services unit of EnerNOC.
