Energy Management Articles
Wal-Mart narrows renewable energy goals for 2025
Ten years after Wal-Mart rolled out three broad environmental sustainability, including a commitment to powering its operations with 100% renewable energy, the company included some specific timetables in a Nov. 4 announcement.
Big oil firms launch $1B fund to reduce emissions
Ten of the world's largest oil and gas companies on Nov. 4 announced the creation of a joint fund aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with oil and gas production.
Detroit offers businesses $7k for efficiency upgrades
The city of Detroit and the electric utility that serves it, DTE Electric Co., have teamed up to make the business case for installing energy saving equipment even more convincing for local businesses.
KKR recognizes portfolio company for efficiency
Part of the global investment firm's efforts to support environmental initiatives at its portfolio companies, KKR on Nov. 2 announced the winner of its first internal "eco awards" program.
Energy efficiency is dead. Long live energy efficiency.
All market indicators point to a prosperous new reign of energy efficiency. However, in order to keep its crown, the efficiency market must include financing solutions that sell efficiency as a service.
Massive efficiency retrofit expected to save $1M in energy costs for New England auto parts plant
After undertaking a massive energy efficiency retrofit, a New Hampshire automotive parts plant is expecting savings of more than $1.1 million per year in energy costs.
Electrolux sets 50% renewable energy target
Home appliance manufacturer AB has pledged to increase the share of renewable energy used in its operations to 50%.
Case study: Large manufacturer saves $295k through customized power purchasing strategy
This case study presented by Direct Energy illustrates how plastics recycling and manufacturing company Ultra-Poly changed up its power purchasing strategy, made its operations more efficient and saved $295,000.
Amazon Web Services signs 4th US wind PPA
Amazon Web Services has signed a power purchase agreement for capacity from a new 189-MW wind farm being developed in Ohio.
Executives: Coalescence of market factors beg new corporate energy management strategies
At the convergence of technology advancements and an increasing level of interest in corporate sustainability, many of world's largest businesses have taken a closer eye at their energy management strategies than ever before.
GM, DTE Energy complete 900-kW solar project
Utility holding company DTE Energy has completed the installation of a 900-kW solar array at one of General Motors' Detroit-area facilities.
Panasonic to install solar-plus-storage system
Panasonic has reached an agreement for the development and installation of a solar-plus-storage system at its Denver operations hub.
Weekend reads: Zombie renewables; GE floats massive oil-and-gas deal; Tesla vandalism & more
Kick-back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Emerging green tariffs in regulated utility markets
This World Resources Institute report, done in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund, offers an updated list of emerging green tariff proposals and offerings for commercial and industrial customers in regulated markets in the United States.
Lighting retrofit at Louisiana GE plant saves $32k
General Electric has completed the first of seven phases of energy efficiency retrofits planned for its Shreveport, La., plant.
Utility green tariffs on the rise, new report finds
In partial response to demand from large commercial and industrial energy users, the number of green tariff options provided by U.S. utilities increased significantly in 2016, a new report has found.
It's time to get smart with energy management
The commercial real estate market needs to move beyond simple building automation systems.
Whirlpool breaks ground on $3.3M wind project
The wind turbine installation at an Ohio manufacturing plant is part of the company's larger, $13.3 million "Wind for Industry" initiative.
HanesBrands targets 40% renewable energy by 2020
After achieving a 25% reduction in energy consumption and establishing renewable energy sources for more than 25% of its global electricity needs, HanesBrands Inc. has new goals for 2020.
Transforming the market through EMIS
Aimed at commercial real estate professionals, vendors, utilities and local governments, this report from IMT analyzes current barriers to widespread adoption of energy management information systems while presenting trends and solutions for increased implementation.
PepsiCo reports $96M+ in energy cost savings
PepsiCo's energy efficiency efforts have saved the company more than $96 million since 2006; looking forward, it plans to combine efficiency with cleaner power to meet its 2025 sustainability goals.
Ohio businesses push Legislature on clean energy
Nine national corporations including Campbell Soup Company, JLL and Owens Corning have joined together to urge lawmakers in Ohio to reinstate efficiency and renewable energy standards that were frozen in 2014.
Home Depot to install 200 energy storage systems
The Home Depot has plans to deploy a new energy storage solution, created through a newly announced strategic alliance between Southern Co. and Bloom Energy, at about 60 of its retail stores, bringing its total installations to 200.
Starbucks moves higher in EPA green power ranks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership on Oct. 24 updated its Top Partner Rankings, which highlight organizations that are choosing to use electricity from clean, renewable sources.
GM expects $73M in energy cost savings this year
On its path toward 100% renewable energy, General Motors is working to drastically reducing the amount of energy its operations use through energy efficiency projects such as the installation of 186,000 LED bulbs and fixtures.
Digital Realty signs agreement for Texas wind power
Digital Realty, a global provider of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, has signed a long-term power purchase agreement for electricity generated from a Texas wind project.
Weekend reads: Beer batteries; the nation's 1st carbon tax; a comeback for big oil & more
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Apple, GM, more recognized for clean power use
The U.S. EPA has recognized 16 public and private organizations for their activities in sourcing clean power this year through the government organization's Green Power Partnership program.
C&I electric customers gain new benefits in Delware
Business customers of Delmarva Power have been allotted new benefits — including additional energy efficiency funding for large commercial and industrial companies — associated with the utility's completed merger with Exelon under a decision by state regulators.
Lockheed Martin installs 1-MW storage system
Stradling the line between large energy user and supplier, Lockheed Martin said Oct. 19 that it has installed a 1-MW energy storage system - the kind it produces itself - at the company's Syracuse, N.Y., facility.
