Energy Management Articles
Commercial PACE financing gathers steam, increases upgrade feasibility
Traditionally more of a residential energy efficiency financing tool, property-assessed clean energy, or PACE, is gaining ground in the commercial sector.
DOE announces new efficiency standard, expected to save businesses billions
The U.S Department of Energy announced new energy efficiency standards Dec. 21, 2015.
Google invests big in renewable energy for data centers
Google is making considerable long-term investments in renewable energy to power their own operations and support renewable energy penetration globally.
Solar Means Business 2015: Top U.S. Corporate Solar Users
In this report, the Solar Energy Industries Association, a trade association for solar energy and related businesses, highlights the growing list of companies choosing to go solar.
Utilities Increase Access to Energy Data to Help Commercial Customers Benchmark
As energy benchmarking becomes standard practice in the commercial building industry, owners and managers of buildings are seeking to simplify the process of obtaining utility data.
Business Case for Proactive Rooftop Unit Replacement Strategy
This document introduces the key elements to consider in making the business case for a proactive high-efficiency rooftop units, or RTU, replacement strategy.
Primer on Organizational Use of Energy Management and Information Systems
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory digs into Energy Management and Information Systems, or EMIS, a broad family of tools and services used to manage building energy use.
Green-e Verification Report, 2014
This annual report from the Center for Resource Solutions highlights results from the annual verification process audit for Green-e participants.
Renewable Energy in the EPA's Clean Power Plan, Part 1: Introduction to Emission Rate Credits
Center for Resource Solutions digs into the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan with an introduction to emission rate credits.
Renewable Energy in the EPA's Clean Power Plan, Part 2: Interactions With and Impacts on RECs and Renewable Energy Markets
CRS explores how, in the context of the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan, the creation and trading of emission rate credits may affect renewable energy credit markets.
Better Buildings Progress Report, 2015
Better Buildings, launched by President Obama in 2011, is a broad, multi-strategy initiative aiming to improve the energy use of our nation's buildings.
Industry Insights: Automobile Assembly Plants
Assembly plants consume the most energy of all plant types within the motor vehicle sector, which includes casting, stamping, engine and transmission plants.
Industry Insights: Cement Manufacturing Plants
Cement manufacturing is one of the most energy-intensive industries in the United States.
Energy Treasure Hunt Guide: Simple Steps to Finding Energy Savings
The "Energy Treasure Hunt" is a dynamic, effective process for organizations to identify savings opportunities. This tool supports implementation of an energy management program and key components of the U.S. EPA's Energy Star program's guidelines for energy management
Carrier Cuts Emissions with Telematics
Carrier's fleet has been looking for opportunities to increase efficiency. This white paper introduces the advantages of telematics, Carrier's GHG commitment and more.
Variable Frequency Drives Technical Note
A variable frequency drive, or VFD, is a type of adjustable speed drive used to control the rotational speed of an alternating current electric motor.
Energy Smart Tips for Hotels
This document provides information on how energy managers can operate hotels more efficiently in terms of energy and water consumption.
Energy Smart Tips for Restaurants
This document provides information on how energy managers can operate restaurants more efficiently in terms of electricity and natural gas consumption.
