Energy Management Articles
GM moves into wind power on path to 125 MW renewable target by 2020
General Motors, which had a banner year for solar additions in 2015, is moving into wind power generation in 2016 with the execution of a power purchase agreement.
NY Green Bank to finance 8 large solar installs for commercial, industrial businesses
NY Green Bank closed on $220 million in transactions that are expected to finance eight large solar installations for C&I energy users, among other projects.
Lack of resources, tools, stifling progress on corporate energy goals, study finds
Through sustainability goals are undoubtedly on the rise, many organizations still lack a clear road map for how to achieve them, according to a recent survey conducted by Urjanet.
IKEA to install largest rooftop solar system in Tennessee at new Memphis store
The Memphis installation will mark IKEA's 44th solar project in the U.S., contributing to the IKEA solar presence atop nearly 90% of its U.S. locations.
Nike targets 100% renewables by 2025, aligns carbon reduction goals with Paris agreement
An avenue toward meeting carbon reduction goals, Nike Inc. has joined an ever-growing list of corporations striving to power its operations with 100% renewables.
Building on RE100, The Climate Group launches EP100, aimed at energy efficiency
Following the corporate clean energy adoption momentum created with the RE100 initiative, The Climate Group has launched a similar program to increase energy productivity.
Southern ramps up clean energy services to C&I customers with PowerSecure deal
Utility behemoth Southern Co. has expanded its clean energy services offerings with its acquisition of distributed infrastructure company PowerSecure International.
Better Buildings partners, energy efficiency commitments have tripled since 2011, DOE says
More 60 new partners joined the Better Buildings Challenge this year, including Iron Mountain Data Centers, Nike, The Wendy’s Co. and CenturyLink Global Data Center Operations.
Lockheed Martin reports 18% reduction in energy use, plans more onsite renewables
Lockheed Martin has pledged to quadruple its onsite renewable generation to 10 MW by the end of 2020 through the EPA's Green Power Partnership.
Duke Energy Renewables expands into New Mexico with 25-MW solar project
Power from project, which is under construction and expected to be completed later in 2016, will be sold to Western Farmers Electric Cooperative.
How Procurement Strategies Perform in Up and Down Energy Markets
This white paper by Constellation reveals findings of its study on how different energy procurement strategies would have performed over the past 10 years.
Views from the top: Jigar Shah's vision for the convergence of solar, energy efficiency solutions
Clean energy entrepreneur Jigar Shah on what's next for corporate adoption of renewable sources and energy efficiency, and why your next HVAC solution might be bundled with solar.
Legrand to reduce energy intensity by 21% through fuel cell installation at HQ
Electrical and digital infrastructure solutions manufacturer Legrand plans to install a fuel cell system at its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Connecticut.
Palm Springs approves entry of clean energy financing program for city property owners
The city of Palm Springs, Calif., recently voted to participate in state program to provide financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades with no out-of-pocket costs.
SolarCity launches new service set, including storage, for utilities, grid operators
SolarCity, a company most commonly known for its rooftop solar business, is now offering a new set of services, including behind-the-meter storage, for utilities and grid operators.
NYC announces new energy efficiency initiatives, regulations for buildings
Toward New York City's goal of reducing carbon emissions by 80% by 2050, the mayor's office recently announced new energy efficiency initiatives for buildings.
Etsy to power Brooklyn headquarters with solar, encourages sellers to follow suit
E-commerce website Etsy recently announced a series of initiatives intended to increase the use of solar energy, both within its business and throughout its marketplace.
Nonutility buyers comprised 37% of wind PPAs in Q1
Companies such as 3M and Salesforce were among nonutility buyers of wind power purchase agreements in the first quarter of 2016, according to AWEA.
Interface Americas manufacturing sites are using 96% renewable energy, biofuel
Modular carpet manufacturing company Interface is operating its North American manufacturing sites using 96% renewable energy, including a notable amount of biogas.
Putting the pieces together: Building an energy management program to drive value
What actually makes for a strong, holistic energy management program? The Environmental Defense Fund's Scott Wentzell shares insights from the Climate Corps.
John Hancock inks $227M deal with SolarCity for portfolio including commercial, industrial projects
John Hancock Financial is investing $227 million in a diversified portfolio of residential, commercial and industrial solar power projects through a deal with SolarCity.
RE100 touts partnership with Rocky Mountain Institute's Business Renewables Center
The RE100 initiative said in a recent blog post that it has cemented its relationship with the Business Renewables Center, which is part of the Rocky Mountain Institute.
Through credits, retailer H&M sourced 78% of electricity from renewables in 2015
Multinational retail clothing company H&M increased the amount of renewable energy used to power its stores, offices and warehouses to 78% in 2015 from 27% in 2014.
Wal-Mart, toward 100% renewable goal, hits 25% in fiscal 2016
Toward its goal of being supplied by 100% renewable energy, Wal-Mart said in its 2016 Global Responsibility Report that it was 25% of the way there.
Ernest Moniz to keynote Better Buildings Summit; last chance to register
Speakers from corporations like T.J. Maxx, Starbucks, 3M and Procter and Gamble will convene to share their energy efficiency success stories at the Better Buildings Summit in D.C.
NextEra Energy boasts increased renewable project pipeline as US passes 1M solar installs
As the U.S. hits a major solar milestone, NextEra Energy has become the latest utility holding company to increase its expectations for renewable energy project development.
Kohl's breaks up tech giant club in new EPA rankings of largest green power users
Tech companies made up five of the top six slots on the U.S. EPA's most recent rankings of the largest green power users within its green power partnership program.
EDF Renewable Energy, looking to expand offerings to corporate buyers, strikes deal for groSolar
As corporate demand for cost-effective renewable energy continues to rise, EDF Renewable Energy announced plans to acquire groSolar.
Duke Energy, Southern look to renewables growth; Duke targets 8 GW by 2020
Duke Energy, one of the largest utility holding companies in the U.S., has pronounced a new growth strategy: Renewable energy.
Commercial, industrial sectors used less energy in 2015, national lab finds
Commercial and industrial uses of energy declined in 2015 compared to the prior year when excluding petroleum use, according to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
