Energy Management Articles
Wal-Mart moves closer to renewable power goals with utility solar deal
Owed to a new deal with Alabama Power, a Southern Co. utility, Wal-Mart Inc. is a little closer to meeting their renewable energy targets.
Finding the right renewable energy project: The importance of comprehensive market access
In this column sponsored by Altenex, Blaine Collison dives into one complexity — market access — that can, managed properly, be turned into an asset for renewable energy buyers.
Canadian grocer deploys new energy intelligence software
Canadian food retailer Longo Brothers Fruit Markets is deploying new energy intelligence software across its 31-store portfolio in greater Toronto.
Apple requests to operate new Apple Energy unit as power company
Technology behemoth Apple Inc. has filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for permission to sell excess renewable energy generation at market rates.
Michigan utility celebrates 1st solar site, state's largest community project
Michigan may not be one of the highest ranked states for solar generation, but supportive policies and growing pressure from corporations may be moving the needle.
Smart Energy Decisions announces advisory board formation
The eight-member advisory board comprises energy executives from a range of commercial and industrial sectors that will help define the focus of content and programs.
Chipotle cuts energy use 13% via data-driven energy management system
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has made a 13% reduction in its energy use across 127 of its locations using an comprehensive data-driven energy management system.
Report: Nonresidential solar market stabilizing with help from corporate buyers
After a period of inconsistency, the first quarter of 2016 brought an appearance of stabilization to the nonresidential solar market.
Toyota enters new 5-year supply deal with onsite solar provisions for North American HQ
Toyota Motor has activated a unique retail electricity supply contract, with provisions for both onsite and offsite renewable power, for its new North American headquarters.
Amazon touts new, innovative agreement with Dominion for renewable energy
Amazon Web Services recently discussed details behind a new, "first-of-its-kind" agreement with its utility that will help advance the use of renewable power at its data centers.
Views from the top: Inside Microsoft's corporate energy strategy with Brian Janous
Microsoft's director of energy strategy talks about the company's shift away from renewable credits, the changing dynamic between C&I customers and their utilities and more.
Building automation provider added to Con Ed's C&I energy efficiency program
Commercial and industrial companies within Consolidated Edison's customer base have a new potential partner for building automation and energy services.
For heavy materials manufacturer CalPortland, it pays to be a leader in energy efficiency
This is the second in a series of original features exploring the successes of a selection of corporations recognized by Energy Star for achievements in energy efficiency.
Coal-heavy NRG Energy looks to cut carbon emissions 90% by 2050
NRG Energy, one of largest owners of coal-fired power generation in the country, recently affirmed plans to reduce its carbon emissions over the coming decades.
Hasbro, Nike, Hershey top Newsweek's 2016 Green Rankings
Newsweek has ranked the largest U.S. corporations by corporate sustainability and environmental impact, with Hasbro, Nike, Hershey topping the list.
Fixing your price doesn't always fix your problem
You need budget certainty; you have numbers to meet this month, but unpredictable power costs can make planning for your business challenging.
White House gets behind Apple, Facebook-led push for corporate renewable adoption
In a June 2 announcement, the White House highlighted the efforts of a number of U.S. corporations as leaders in the push for accelerated adoption of renewable energy.
Google recognized for contributions to wind energy
The American Wind Energy Association said Google's leadership in the space has helped open the market for new wind development
Kimco Realty reports 15% energy use reduction, continued progress with rooftop solar
Kimco Realty recently reported a 15% reduction in same-site energy consumption at properties within its operational control since 2011.
PACE financing deployed in $2.8M PNC Bank building renovation in Ohio
The owner and property manager of the 23-story PNC Bank building in downtown Columbus, Ohio, is making use of a PACE financing program to help pay for $2.8 million in upgrades.
IKEA, vowing to be net exporter of renewables, wins sustainable business award
London-based newspaper The Guardian recently recognized Swedish furniture retailer IKEA for its accomplishments in renewable energy sourcing and energy efficiency.
Kilroy Realty leverages the power of Twitter, drives energy reductions beyond 2015 target
Can Twitter help a corporation reduce its energy use? It just may have for Kilroy Realty.
CenturyLink targets 25% energy reduction at data centers by 2030, commits to sharing strategies
CenturyLink Inc. on June 1 announced new energy reduction targets for its data centers and promised to share strategies for achieving them.
Tesla's battery manufacturing facility will be net-zero energy
Tesla Motors is planning a grand opening ceremony for its new battery manufacturing facility in Nevada, which is expected to be a net-zero energy building.
Citigroup deployed $47.6B in environmental finance in 2015, cut its own energy use 22%
Marking progress toward its previously announced goals, Citigroup recently reported that it participated in $47.6 billion of environmental finance activities in 2015.
Nike targets supply chain with massive logistics center run entirely on renewables
Nike unveiled a massive expansion of its European Logistics Campus; using locally sourced clean power, the distribution center will serve retailers and consumers around the world.
CoStar partners with DOE to include building energy efficiency, performance in database
Starting with Chicago and Washington, D.C., soon building energy efficiency and energy performance information will be displayed throughout CoStar Property's database.
Exxon Mobil shareholders reject climate proposals; broader support for more disclosure swells
Shareholders of Exxon Mobil Corp. reportedly rejected a series of resolutions related to climate change May 25 as broader support for corporate action swells.
Energy Manager Co-funding: You Can't Manage Without a Manager
This report by the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, or SWEEP, details a number of utility programs that provide funding to help industrial customers hire an on-site energy manager.
Whirlpool to install 4 new wind turbines at Ohio manufacturing plants
Expanding its onsite wind portfolio, Whirlpool Corp. plans to spend $13.5 million on four new wind turbines that will help power its Marion and Ottawa plants.
