Energy Management Articles
Tesla's battery manufacturing facility will be net-zero energy
Tesla Motors is planning a grand opening ceremony for its new battery manufacturing facility in Nevada, which is expected to be a net-zero energy building.
Citigroup deployed $47.6B in environmental finance in 2015, cut its own energy use 22%
Marking progress toward its previously announced goals, Citigroup recently reported that it participated in $47.6 billion of environmental finance activities in 2015.
Nike targets supply chain with massive logistics center run entirely on renewables
Nike unveiled a massive expansion of its European Logistics Campus; using locally sourced clean power, the distribution center will serve retailers and consumers around the world.
CoStar partners with DOE to include building energy efficiency, performance in database
Starting with Chicago and Washington, D.C., soon building energy efficiency and energy performance information will be displayed throughout CoStar Property's database.
Exxon Mobil shareholders reject climate proposals; broader support for more disclosure swells
Shareholders of Exxon Mobil Corp. reportedly rejected a series of resolutions related to climate change May 25 as broader support for corporate action swells.
Energy Manager Co-funding: You Can't Manage Without a Manager
This report by the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, or SWEEP, details a number of utility programs that provide funding to help industrial customers hire an on-site energy manager.
Whirlpool to install 4 new wind turbines at Ohio manufacturing plants
Expanding its onsite wind portfolio, Whirlpool Corp. plans to spend $13.5 million on four new wind turbines that will help power its Marion and Ottawa plants.
Best Buy, Tesla, PepsiCo among 100+ organizations to host EDF Climate Corps fellows
More than 100 organizations across the U.S. are about to receive some summer help in accelerating their energy efficiency and clean energy projects.
New interactive map guides corporates through renewable power options by state
The World Resources Institute unveiled a new, interactive map that compares renewable power options by state; the tool is intended to help drive corporate adoption of clean energy.
MGM Resorts, in pursuit of cleaner power, will pay $87M to leave its utility
Two of the largest casinos in Las Vegas will stop purchasing electricity from their current utility, NV Energy, which is a subsidiary of Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Corporate solar purchases among key commercial solar market drivers, study says
The continued growth in corporate adoption of solar energy is expected to contribute to a rebound in the commercial market in the coming years, according to a new report from Greentech Media.
Ford testing new foams, plastics that use captured CO2
The Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker recently said it is testing new foams and plastics for use in its vehicles that have the potential to reduce petroleum use by more than 600 million pounds annually.
Moving beyond RECs, Microsoft seeks more renewables for data centers
Microsoft is working to assure that more than 60% of the electricity used by its data centers will come directly from renewable energy by the early 2020s, up from the current 44%.
Top 10 Green Leasing Tips for Building Owners
This two-page report from the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Alliance outlines best practices for landlords and tenants engaging in green projects.
Dow Chemical unit hits 100% renewable power at manufacturing sites
Dow Buildings Solutions a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., said May 19 that it has reached 100% renewable energy procurement for its North American manufacturing operations.
Small Ohio town boasts country's 1st hotel to be heated, cooled with geothermal energy
Proof that big ideas can come from small places, a new hotel in Oberlin, Ohio, has been named the first hotel in the U.S. to be heated and cooled with geothermal energy.
Best Buy, Nordstrom agree to increase renewable energy use after shareholder request
Retailers Best Buy and Nordstrom recently agreed to increase their use of renewable energy following a request from the New York State Common Retirement Fund.
Wisconsin manufacturer Oshkosh cuts energy use 10% in 2015, receives state recognition
Wisconsin-based manufacturing company Oshkosh Corp. cut its energy use by 10% in 2015 and was recently recognized by the state's utilities as a corporate leader in energy efficiency.
Altenex makes public its PPA for corporate renewable energy buyers
Renewable energy advisory and procurement firm Altenex specifically designed its REPA to mitigate risks corporations face in procuring large-scale, off-site renewable energy supply.
Arby's to discuss its lighting retrofit program on upcoming DOE webinar
Arby's Restaurants will join the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to discuss the significant energy savings associated with their lighting retrofit programs.
Dow Chemical blows past 10-year clean power target in 1st year, increases goal
Having surpassing its goal of using 400 MW of renewable energy by 2025, The Dow Chemical Company has increased its goal and now expects to hit 750 MW.
Chicago leapfrogs Clean Edge ranking of leading green building cities
Clean Edge on May 17 released its latest rankings of states and metro areas by their clean tech activities, including a breakdown of green building leaders by city.
GM moves into wind power on path to 125 MW renewable target by 2020
General Motors, which had a banner year for solar additions in 2015, is moving into wind power generation in 2016 with the execution of a power purchase agreement.
NY Green Bank to finance 8 large solar installs for commercial, industrial businesses
NY Green Bank closed on $220 million in transactions that are expected to finance eight large solar installations for C&I energy users, among other projects.
Lack of resources, tools, stifling progress on corporate energy goals, study finds
Through sustainability goals are undoubtedly on the rise, many organizations still lack a clear road map for how to achieve them, according to a recent survey conducted by Urjanet.
IKEA to install largest rooftop solar system in Tennessee at new Memphis store
The Memphis installation will mark IKEA's 44th solar project in the U.S., contributing to the IKEA solar presence atop nearly 90% of its U.S. locations.
Nike targets 100% renewables by 2025, aligns carbon reduction goals with Paris agreement
An avenue toward meeting carbon reduction goals, Nike Inc. has joined an ever-growing list of corporations striving to power its operations with 100% renewables.
Building on RE100, The Climate Group launches EP100, aimed at energy efficiency
Following the corporate clean energy adoption momentum created with the RE100 initiative, The Climate Group has launched a similar program to increase energy productivity.
Southern ramps up clean energy services to C&I customers with PowerSecure deal
Utility behemoth Southern Co. has expanded its clean energy services offerings with its acquisition of distributed infrastructure company PowerSecure International.
Better Buildings partners, energy efficiency commitments have tripled since 2011, DOE says
More 60 new partners joined the Better Buildings Challenge this year, including Iron Mountain Data Centers, Nike, The Wendy’s Co. and CenturyLink Global Data Center Operations.
