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Energy Efficiency  -  November 21, 2016 - By Liz Delaney

How to work smarter, not harder: Goals help companies get strategic about climate change

Companies, cities and other large institutions are stepping up and committing to reduce their environmental impact. But behind the scenes, are these goals actually leading to corporate action?
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Energy Efficiency  -  November 2, 2016 - By Bob Hinkle

Energy efficiency is dead. Long live energy efficiency.

All market indicators point to a prosperous new reign of energy efficiency. However, in order to keep its crown, the efficiency market must include financing solutions that sell efficiency as a service.
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Energy Efficiency  -  October 27, 2016 - By Erin Beddingfield

It's time to get smart with energy management

The commercial real estate market needs to move beyond simple building automation systems.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  October 19, 2016 - By EDF Renewable Energy

As corporations emerge as renewable energy buyers, what are their purchasing options?

In this column sponsored by EDF Renewable Energy, the team takes a closer look at the range of options available to corporations looking to increase their renewable energy supply, and dive into one of the most popular: A virtual power purchase agreement.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  October 14, 2016 - By EnterSolar

Hooked on solar, but out of roof space?

In this column sponsored by EnterSolar, the team outlines how companies with limited roof space can think outside the box to expand their solar footprint.
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Industrial  -  September 22, 2016 - By Tom Murray

Walking the walk: Companies lead the call for clean truck standards

A number of America's most iconic brands helped pave the way for the new clean truck standards announced by the U.S. EPA and DOT.
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Energy Storage  -  September 7, 2016 - By Janice Lin

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.
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September 6, 2016 - By Constellation

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?
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Commercial  -  July 5, 2016 - By Aaron Daly

The case for utility investment in natural refrigeration technologies

Whole Foods Market global energy coordinator Aaron Daly calls on utilities to help accelerate commercial adoption natural refrigeration systems to replace the use of hydrofluorocarbons, which are said to be thousands of times more powerful than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  June 28, 2016 - By John duPont

Your roadmap to 100% renewable energy: Taking the 1st steps

By following a pragmatic, step-by-step approach that starts with committing to big goals, you can lead your organization to transform your energy supply.
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