Energy Management Articles
Nearly 30% of PG&E's retail electricity is renewable, company says
San Francisco-based utility Pacific Gas and Electric recently said it is beating California's renewable portfolio standard.
Southern to acquire PowerSecure International for $431M
The pace of change in the utility sector became more evident last week when Southern Co. announced plans to acquire PowerSecure International.
EPA recognizes 70 manufacturing plants with 2015 Energy Star certifications
The U.S. EPA announced Feb. 24 that 70 manufacturing plants were recognized for superior energy performance in 2015 by receiving Energy Star certification.
Better Buildings Alliance Winter 2016 Progress Update
Download the following Winter 2016 Progress Update for more information about the Better Building initiative's accomplishments and exciting growth.
Key takeaways from DOE's Better Buildings winter update
The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Alliance added 12 new partners and seven new affiliates in 2015, according to the organization's winter 2016 progress report.
Mickey goes green with Disney solar installation
As part of environmental sustainability efforts, the Reedy Creek Improvement District has installed a 5-MW solar field at Disney World in Orlando, Fla.
Energy Storage North America highlights SoCalEd accomplishments
A new video produced by Energy Storage North America highlights the accomplishments of Edison International's largest subsidiary, Southern California Edison.
Infographic: DOE's Better Buildings Alliance releases 2016 update
Every year, the U.S. Department of Energy releases an annual winter update highlighting programmatic activities and partner successes of the Better Buildings Alliance.
Green Power Leadership Awards application period approaching
The Green Power Leadership Awards recognize leading organizations that have helped further the green power market.
The wind is blowing toward corporate buyers big time, AWEA says
About 75% of the wind megawatts contracted through power purchase agreements in the fourth quarter of 2015 were through corporations, according to a new report.
Intel completes nation's largest corporate solar carport
Tech giant Intel recently announced the completion of a 6.5-MW solar carport at its Folsom, Calif., campus. SolarCity installed the system in three phases.
Assurant earns EPA Energy Star designations
Insurance provider Assurant has earned the U.S. EPA's 2015 Energy Star certification for its Atlanta office and eight other facilities.
JPMorgan announces massive LED rollout
In what has been called the world’s largest single-order LED installation to date, JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced it will put LED lighting in most of its roughly 5,000 U.S. branches.
Study: Energy management system market expected soar in coming years
The global energy management systems market size was estimated to be $20.49 billion in 2014 and significant growth is expected according to a new report.
First-time corporate renewable energy buyers breathing down Google’s neck
Google still dominates the corporate renewable energy buyers' market, but new entrants made major inroads in 2015, according to the Rocky Mountain Institute.
FPL's 3 new power plants triple utility's solar capacity
Florida Power and Light broke ground Feb. 11 on three new solar projects that will each have 74.5 MW of capacity.
DOE launches 'Better Buildings Challenge Swap' with Hilton, Whole Foods
The U.S. Department of Energy on Feb. 17 unveiled its "Better Buildings Challenge Swap," which involved Hilton Worldwide and Whole Foods Market swapping teams.
FPL requests rate decrease that would reduce commercial customer bills by 2% to 7%
NextEra Energy subsidiary Florida Power and Light has filed a request with the Florida Public Service Commission to reduce rates starting April 1.
Battery system selected for Hawaii co-op solar storage project
Lithium-ion Batteries will be used for a first-of-its-kind solar array and energy storage system to be built for Kauai Island Utility Cooperative.
Energy managers wrestle with these 3 critical issues, Smart Energy Decisions is here to help
Smart Energy Decisions is a new online information resource dedicated to helping executives at C&I companies responsible for energy management.
Supreme Court stays Clean Power Plan, uncertainty reigns after Justice Scalia's death
Justice Antonin Scalia's death throws the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan proceedings into turmoil.
Large data network equipment now eligible for EPA's Energy Star label
IT procurers and data center operators now have help selecting products that save money on energy bills.
Top-down AND bottom-up: How companies can use multiple approaches to improve energy management
Companies today employ a wide array of energy reduction strategies, including energy efficiency, renewable energy and the utilization of data management systems.
Whole Foods, Hilton featured in DOE's 'Better Buildings Challenge' swap preview
The U.S. spends around $200 billion a year running commercial buildings, and a large portion of that energy is wasted.
Energy efficiency in existing buildings must be addressed; here’s how
Large U.S. commercial buildings address 2% per year of the net present value-positive investments in efficiency available to them, according to the Rocky Mountain Institute.
GE exits fluorescent light bulb manufacturing in favor of LEDs
GE's recent announcement that it will stop manufacturing fluorescent light bulbs by year end underlines the overwhelming market support for the technology.
Eight steps to winning support for energy efficiency projects with utility data
Today more than ever, companies are exploring effective ways to improve energy efficiency and better control costs.
National Grid's new Massachusetts energy efficiency plan expected to save billions
The company's three-year plan is expected to generate $3.6 billion in Massachusetts customer benefits over the lifetime of the efficiency investments.
DTE Electric rate request would lower bills for C&I customers
Under a rate request, commercial customers could see a 0.4% decrease and large industrial customers could experience an average cut of 5.6%.
Plastipak earns $1M in energy efficiency rebates from local utility
Plastic goods manufacturer Plastipak recently became the second company to earn more $1 million in energy efficiency rebates from Dayton Power & Light.
