Energy Management Articles
How Renewable Energy Certificates Make a Difference
In this two-page primer, the Center for Resource Solutions explains the benefits and impact of renewable energy credits, or RECs.
Additionality and Renewable Energy Certificates
In this fact sheet, the Center for Resource Solutions addresses the value of renewable energy credits claims and the concept of additionality, a term often used by corporations in markets for tradable greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
USDA commits nearly $55M for renewable energy, efficiency projects at small businesses, farms
Big names like Apple, Google and Wal-Mart are often credited for accelerating corporate adoption of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, but the Fortune 100s aren't the only ones in on the action.
Energy efficiency initiatives help Michigan casino save 1.3 kWh, earn governor's recognition
After making a number of large-scale energy improvements, Odawa Casino Resort in Petoskey, Mich., was recently selected as one of two finalists for the state's 2016 Governor's Energy Excellence Awards.
Raytheon sets energy efficiency targets higher with new, long-term road map
Following decades of energy conservation accomplishments, Raytheon recently set its eyes higher, outlining a new longer-term vision for its energy program.
Plans for an 'off-grid' residential complex scrapped by NYC developer
The developer of residential complex in New York City that was intended to be energy independent has cancelled the project, citing the expiration of a key tax incentive.
Clean Edge adds 4 newcomers to list of 37 corporate clean energy leaders
Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., VF Corp. and Wells Fargo and Co. have been added to Clean Edge's corporate clean energy leaders list, while one company was removed.
Switch goes after Nevada regulators, NV Energy for $30M, permission to exit service
Las Vegas-based data center company Switch, which was denied permission to leave its electric utility in 2015, has filed a lawsuit against that utility and its state regulators.
IKEA to complement solar with fuel cell systems at 4 California stores
Following the success of an initial fuel cell system at one of its San Francisco area stores, IKEA on July 13 announced plans to install additional systems at four other California stores.
MGM, Wynn move forward with plans to stop buying power from NV Energy
MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts have complied with necessary steps to proceed with plans to stop purchasing power from NV Energy.
EIA data show global energy intensity on the decline
Worldwide energy intensity, measured as energy consumption per unit of gross domestic product, decreased by nearly one-third between 1990 and 2015, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Kroger sets goal to reduce energy consumption 40% by 2020
In outlining a number of new sustainability goals, supermarket chain The Kroger Co. has committed to reducing its cumulative energy consumption 20% by 2020 from a 2000 baseline.
Largest 500 global companies make strides toward GHG reductions; others lag behind
While the largest 500 companies in the world have decoupled their growth from their greenhouse gas emissions, other large emitters have yet to follow, according to a new report.
Dow Chemical hits snag in energy intensity reduction, plunges forward in renewables
Dow Chemical Co. fell far short of its targeted energy intensity cuts in 2015, but still achieved its GHG reductions goal and continues to plow forward with its adoption of renewable energy.
Southern Power continues solar binge, scoops up 3 new projects
On its path to be a 'renewable energy leader,' Southern Co.'s unregulated electric power business has bought three new solar projects in as many days.
IKEA installs 3 electric car charging stations at new, solar-equipped Las Vegas store
Home furnishings retailer IKEA announced July 7 the installation of three electric vehicle charging stations at its new Las Vegas store.
Ford enters $5.7M energy savings contract for plant HVAC optimization
Ford Motor Co. has entered into a $5.7 million energy savings performance contract intended to optimize the HVAC system at one of its transmission plants.
MGM Resorts, NRG complete nation's largest rooftop solar installation
MGM Resorts International on July 6 announced the completed expansion of what is being called the nation's largest rooftop solar array.
Nissan hopes to extend electric vehicle range with fuel cells
Nissan has teamed up with two U.K.-based companies on the development of fuel cells intended to help extend the range of electric vehicles.
Lighting retrofit helps CBRE Group reduce portfolio's energy use 2.4% in 2015
With a managed portfoliowide average Energy Star score already near 80, commercial real estate services and investment firm CBRE Group still managed to pare energy use down 2.5% in 2015.
The case for utility investment in natural refrigeration technologies
Whole Foods Market global energy coordinator Aaron Daly calls on utilities to help accelerate commercial adoption natural refrigeration systems to replace the use of hydrofluorocarbons, which are said to be thousands of times more powerful than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas.
HP targets 40% renewable energy by 2020 on path toward 100%
HP Inc. has announced a series of new sustainability commitments, including a pledge to power its global operations entirely with renewable energy.
Major Grocer Takes Scientific Approach to Creating Budget Certainty
In this two-page case study presented by Constellation, the team details the smart power purchasing strategy it helped create for Giant Eagle, a regional supermarket chain.
Kilroy Realty recognized for green leasing at 2 commercial properties
Kilroy Realty was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for its role in the execution of two "green leases," which help commercial building owners and tenants save energy.
Johnson Control's 2016 Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey Summary
This power point from Johnson Controls details the results of the company's 2016 Energy Efficiency Indicator survey, which polled more than 1,200 facility and energy management executives across the U.S., Brazil, China, Germany and India.
Google signs PPA for additional European wind energy to power data centers
Google on June 29 said it agreed to purchase, for 12 years, the entire electric output of a 120-MW wind farm to be built in Norway. The company will use the energy to power its European data centers.
A decade into energy management, Corning looks to renewable energy
Ten years after the initial launch of its internal global energy management program, Corning Inc.'s strategy has evolved beyond traditional efficiency into a new era.
Report: 81% of S&P 500 companies published sustainability reports in 2015
The number marks a significant increase from 2011, when just under 20% of S&P-listed companies published such reports, according to the Governance and Accountable Institute.
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.
