Smart Energy Decisions News

Hydro - March 28, 2016

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.

Commercial - March 25, 2016

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.

Energy Storage - March 25, 2016

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.

Energy Efficiency - March 24, 2016

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."

Solar - March 24, 2016

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.

Energy Efficiency - March 24, 2016

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.

Solar - March 23, 2016

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.

Solar - March 23, 2016

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.

Sourcing Renewables - March 22, 2016

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