Energy Management Articles
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.
Macy's expects to have 99 solar systems installed by year-end
Macy's expects to add 21 solar systems to its facilities in 2016, which will bring its grand total installations to 99.
Tesla reveals Powerpack battery systems pricing for utilities, businesses
Tesla Energy has revealed new information about its highly publicized Powerpack battery storage system; the company lists Target and others as customers.
L'Oreal reports 56% decline in carbon emissions, 26% increase in production
Global cosmetics company L'Oreal claims it has reduced its carbon emissions by 56% from a 2005 baseline, while increasing production by 26% over the same period.
San Francisco passes law to require solar panels on new buildings
San Francisco recently became the first major U.S. city to require solar panels on new residential and commercial buildings.
Representatives from Starbucks, Whole Foods, 3M among speakers at this year's Better Buildings Summit
U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz will keynote the third annual energy efficiency event.
GE's Current to add intelligent building capabilities through Daintree acquisition
Current, the energy management startup launched within GE, plans to acquire an "industrial internet" provider of building controls solutions for commercial facilities.
SunEdison files for Chapter 11, says $300M loan will allow it to maintain operations
As had been widely predicted on Wall Street, SunEdison Inc. on April 21 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
PSEG Power teams with GE for a more efficient fleet
Illustrative of the broader transformation underway in the U.S. power sector, PSEG Power plans to deploy a highly efficient, digitally enabled system at a Connecticut power plant.
Daimler Trucks announces new, energy efficient headquarters
Commercial vehicles manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America recently unveiled its new energy efficient corporate headquarters building targeting LEED Platinum certification.
Senate passes broad energy reform legislation that includes efficiency provisions
The U.S. Senate on April 20 passed a broad energy bill that is expected to accelerate energy efficiency initiatives and promote the penetration of renewable energy.
Ohio utilities file proposal for C&I energy efficiency programs
The Ohio utilities of FirstEnergy Corp. have filed comprehensive plans with state regulators that would offer a menu of energy efficiency programs for customers.
Apple reportedly working on electric car at secret German lab
Apple is reportedly working on its long-rumored electric vehicle at a research and development lab in Germany, according to April 19 media reports.
Apple has slashed carbon emissions by 60% since 2011 via efficiency, renewable sourcing
In its 2015 corporate sustainability report, Apple said it began energy audits in its supply chain and has identified more than $32 million in annual savings opportunities.
EPA: Industrial, manufacturing sector created 21% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions
The industrial and manufacturing sector represented the third-largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2014, according to a new report from the U.S. EPA.
Filling the gap: How efficiency standards could save billions in commercial real estate
No one ignores an opportunity to save billions of dollars. Numbers of that size are enough to make an audience take notice, even in a business like commercial real estate.
