Energy Management Articles
L'Oréal USA announces 2 new solar installations
L'Oréal USA on Sept. 20 announced plans to build two large-scale solar projects at the company's manufacturing facilities as part of its global sustainability strategy.
BofA aims for 100% renewables, carbon neutrality
Bank of America has announced a new set of environmental goals, including a commitment to powering its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2020 and reducing its energy use by 40%.
Washington adopts rule to cap large carbon emitters
Regulators in Washington state have adopted a new rule requiring businesses with large carbon emissions to cap and gradually reduce them over time.
SED to host Innovation Summit for energy execs
As part of its effort to serve the information needs of large commercial and industrial energy executives, Smart Energy Decisions on Sept. 19 announced the launch of its inaugural event: the Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit.
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Facebook unveils site for efficient new data center
After months of negotiations and politics in New Mexico and Utah over which state is better suited for Facebook to build its newest data center, which it plans to run entirely on renewable energy, the social media giant has made its selection.
IKEA installs Tennessee's largest rooftop solar project
IKEA on Sept. 16 announced the completion of its solar panel installation atop its Memphis, Tenn., store opening later this fall.
Amazon announces massive Texas wind project
Though the majority of Amazon's recent renewable energy deals have been inked for its cloud computing segment, Amazon Web Services, the parent company announced its very own Sept. 15.
California mall installs 1.5 MWh Tesla battery system
Simon Property Group commissioned the storage system in collaboration with Southern California Edison last year for its Brea, Calif., mall to manage peak power demand.
GM commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050
Having just surpassed its 2020 goal of using 125 MW of renewable energy in its U.S. operations, General Motors announced a bold new one.
In strategic energy management, efficiency 'just the beginning,' EDF says in 1st-of-its-kind report
Culling eight years of data from its Climate Corps program, the Environmental Defense Fund's new report on organizational energy management outlines key trends and recommendations for next steps, including case studies from corporate hosts including Comcast, Nestlé, Tiffany & Co. and Iron Mountain.
New York unveils $10M in energy efficiency initiatives for industrial, manufacturing facilities
Funding supports clean energy projects at large and medium-size industrial facilities and is expected to yield more than $12 million in annual savings, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority said Sept. 12.
NRG wins auction for 2.1 GW of SunEdison assets
Houston-based independent power producer NRG Energy Inc. has won a bid to purchase approximately 2,100 MW of renewable energy projects owned by SunEdison Inc., which is in the midst of bankruptcy proceedings.
Case study: Whole Foods Market's rapid solar rollout
In this new analysis of Whole Foods Market's approach to rooftop solar installations in multiple facilities, the Retail Industry Leaders Association and The Solar Foundation explores the company's strategy for completing about 100 rooftop solar installations by 2017.
FedEx Freight invests in CNG fleet, fueling station
FedEx Corp. subsidiary FedEx Freight has purchased more than 100 compressed natural gas tractors and installed a CNG fueling station to serve the new fleet at its service center in Oklahoma City.
Microsoft pushes ahead with battery research
Microsoft recently partnered with the nation's largest power producer, NRG Energy, to announce new research on the topic of energy storage.
Panasonic ups stake in solar developer Coronal
Panasonic Corp. of North America, through one of its divisions, has increased its ownership position in solar company Coronal Group LLC, following four years of collaboration with the California-based entity.
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Recommended Retail Rooftop Unit Lease Language
In existing leased retail spaces, incentives and costs often do not align to allow commercial tenants and landlords to realize energy savings through efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning or HVAC system specification, operation and maintenance.
Amid major corporate changes, Allergan holds sharp focus on energy management, emissions reductions
Amid a major corporate merger and divestiture, at least one thing appears to have remained constant at Allergan, according to the company's director of global energy engineering.
Adds, cuts made to Dow Jones sustainability lists
Three major additions and three major deletions from the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices were announced Sept. 8.
Midwest grocer adopts eco-friendlier refrigerant
A Wisconsin-based chain of grocery stores recently announced plans to build a new store that will use a new refrigerant blend that promises increased energy efficiency.
Renewables, imports surpass gas use in California
This summer, California saw a significant change in its electric mix, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Agency.
Energy storage: The facility manager's newest tool
Energy storage can refer to a wide range of technologies and approaches to manage power. There are a number of technologies relevant to commercial and industrial facilities, which can operate as standalone systems or in tandem with a solar PV photovoltaic installation.
BlackRock issues climate change warning to investors
On the heels of the U.S. and China formally joining the Paris Agreement on climate change, BlackRock on Sept. 6 urged investors to factor climate change into their portfolios or face financial losses.
Arby's reports 15% energy use reduction since 2011
In its first-ever corporate sustainability report, Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. said it has reduced energy use at its restaurants by 15.2% from 2011 to 2016.
Ball signs 1st solar, wind deals in California, Ohio
Ball Corp., best known for its early production of glass jars and lids, has joined a growing number of U.S. manufacturers turning to renewable energy to help power their operations.
5 signs it's time to rethink your energy strategy
In this column sponsored by Constellation, the team asks: As a facilities manager or purchasing manager, how do you know when your old strategy for buying energy is broken?
Wendy's recognized for energy use reductions
Wendy's Co., along with its franchisee, Wendco Group, were recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy on Sept. 6 for significant progress in reducing energy use.
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