Energy Management Articles
Regency Centers completes solar installations at California shopping centers
The financing structure used allowed the involved parties to overcome hurdles that typically prevent solar energy from use at landlord-tenant commercial properties.
Make risk your advantage, not your obstacle
In the first of a series of columns sponsored by Constellation, the team explores the importance of diversifying your energy portfolio and using risk to your advantage.
Ford announces massive facilities transformation, expects to cut energy use in half
Ford Motor Co. unveiled plans for a 10-year transformation of its Dearborn, Mich., facilities into a modernized campus featuring a building that will generate more energy than it uses.
Better Buildings blog highlights TIAA's energy efficiency leadership
The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings program has singled out financial services organization TIAA for its energy efficiency leadership.
Google becomes 1st corporate offtaker of an Enel wind farm in North America
Google has signed a 200-MW bundled, long-term power purchase agreement for power and renewable energy credits from a 400-MW wind farm under construction in Kansas.
Massachusetts governor signs solar legislation reducing state's net metering cap
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on April 11 signed solar legislation into law that increases the state's net metering cap.
Number of shareholder resolutions filed on climate change increased in 2016
An analysis of shareholder proposals recently revealed that corporations are facing a record number of resolutions that address climate change.
Bimbo Bakeries USA installing 1.075-MW solar system at California facility
Bimbo Bakeries USA said April 7 it will install a 1.075-MW solar energy project on rooftop and ground canopy structures at its Escondido, Calif., bakery this summer.
Google Energy led growing number of nonutility wind buyers in 2015
Nonutility buyers, lead by Google, Amazon Web Services and Equinix, accounted for 52% of wind power contracted through power purchase agreements in 2015.
Views from the top: Edison Energy chief on future of energy management, utility 2.0
After conducting what Edison International called "perhaps the most comprehensive study ever done on the role of energy in large organizations and the challenges and changes in corporate energy management," the company launched a new, unregulated business unit dedicating to serving the C&I energy market.
Proposed legislation would increase net metering cap in Massachusetts by 3%
A legislative committee in Massachusetts has agreed on final language for a bill that would raise the state's net metering cap by 3%.
Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft support EPA's Clean Power Plan
Four heavyweight tech companies have made clear their support of the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan, which seeks to curb carbon emissions from existing power plants.
Michigan utility reportedly developing program for C&Is that want more renewable options
One of Michigan's two biggest utilities is reportedly working on a new program aimed at helping its largest customers obtain more renewable-backed power.
SoCalGas among 41 founding partners of EPA's new voluntary emission reduction program
The list of 41 companies contains mostly gas utilities includes Sempra Energy subsidiary Southern California Gas.
Study: Lighting as a service revenue will reach $1.6B globally in 2025
The market for lighting as a service in commercial buildings is expected to grow tremendously over the next decade, with revenue likely to hit $1.6B by 2025, according to a new study.
Verizon, GM among C&I names that earned 2016 Energy Star recognition
About 150 business and organizations - more than 60 of which are classified as C&I companies - were recognized by Energy Star in 2016.
Storytelling for sustainability: It's time for corporate leaders to gather 'round the campfire
The term 'greenwashing' might be officially outdated.
SEC, ruling against ExxonMobil, says oil giant must allow shareholder vote on climate change
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, siding with a group of ExxonMobil shareholders, is requiring the company to include a climate change resolution on its annual proxy.
Edison International launches energy advisory unit aimed at C&I customers
In a move that shows recognition of value in the "energy-as-a-service" approach, Edison International has launched an energy advisory company aimed at C&I customers.
Duke Energy, citing commitment to clean energy, plans upgrades to Indiana hydro facility
Citing a renewed commitment to clean energy, Duke Energy's Indiana utility is planning upgrades to its Markland Hydro Station along the Ohio River.
5 more HanesBrands manufacturing plants earn EPA recognition for energy efficiency
Five additional HanesBrands manufacturing plants have earned U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star Challenge for Industry recognition by reducing energy use.
C&I energy storage industry annual revenue to hit $10.8B by 2025, study finds
Within the C&I sector, the industrial buildings segment is expected to deploy the largest about of cumulative new capacity — an estimated 9.3 GW — over the next decade.
Ohio bank turns its Art Deco landmark building greener, expects $99k in yearly savings
A family owned banking institution has embarked on an $870,000 project to transform its 85-year-old Liberty Tower high rise into "an energy efficient powerhouse."
C&I additions of PV solar outpaced by residential sector, EIA finds
Growth in commercial and industrial sector additions of distributed photovoltaic solar were overshadowed in 2015 by significant growth in the residential sector.
Corporate sustainability is driving the energy-efficient HVAC market, study finds
Corporate sustainability efforts are helping to drive the energy-efficient HVAC market, which is now expected to hit $340 billion in global revenue by 2024.
Duke Energy Renewables acquires 20 MW solar project in California
Duke is expanding its California solar operations with the acquisition of the 20 MW Longboat solar project that will be built in San Bernardino County.
IKEA Las Vegas wraps up solar installation, to be the largest of its kind in Nevada
Marking its 43rd solar project in the U.S., IKEA has finished the installation of a 1.14-MW solar system atop its Las Vegas store, which is set to open May 18.
General Motors saves $80M with renewable energy
General Motor's first renewable energy project dates back to 1993, when it began capturing landfill gas for use at its Toledo, Ohio, transmission plant
Apple boasts 93% of facilities now powered with renewables
The tech company now operates 93% of its facilities worldwide with renewable energy.
California geothermal plant gains preliminary approval
The Imperial Irrigation District's board of directors voted last week to approve a 1,900-acre lease agreement with Controlled Thermal Resources to build a 250-MW geothermal plant.
