Energy Management Articles
Climate action makes (business) sense for U.S. utilities
When President Trump announced his intention to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Accord, there were concerns that America's utilities would abandon action on climate. Instead, as this column from Sheryl Carter and Elisheva Mittelman at NRDC reports, utilities are standing by--and increasing--their commitments to clean energy.
Fifth Third Bancorp hits 100% RE with a single project
Fifth Third Bancorp has become the first Fortune 500 company and first bank to sign a PPA to reach 100% RE with a single project. With this agreement, Fifth Third also becomes the first publicly-traded company to commit to purchase 100 percent
Nissan and E.ON to partner on EV charging
Nissan and E.ON are forming a strategic partnership to explore opportunities in EV charging, vehicle-to-grid services and grid integration, decentralized energy generation, and storage solutions.
ENGIE expands solar power with acquisition
ENGIE North America announced on Mar. 5 that it will acquire solar developer, owner and operator SoCore Energy, including 150 MW of solar assets in operation or under construction by the end of the month, 170 MW of solar projects in development,
UPS to deploy 50 electric delivery trucks
UPS announced plans to deploy 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks, collaborating with Workhorse Group, Inc. to design the vehicles from the ground up, with zero tailpipe emissions.
Innovation Summit Presentation: Going net zero - Kingspan's global strategy
Smart Energy Decision's 2018 Innovation Summit featured presentations addressing the theme of "The Future of Energy Management." Here is the first in a series of these presentations, "Going net zero - Kingspan's global strategy,"
Auto supplier adopts energy storage system
INOAC Interior Systems, an automotive industry supplier, will deploy a 2.5 MWh energy storage system in St. Mary’s Ontario. The system will be powered by Athena™, Stem’s artificial intelligence platform, which uses predictive analytics
Harley-Davidson to invest, collaborate on electric motorcycles
Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced on Mar. 1 that it has made an equity investment in Alta Motors, a manufacturer of lightweight electric vehicles. The two companies will collaborate on electric motorcycle technology and new product development.
Weekend reads: Private investigators target solar company; 100+ global cities powered by RE & more
It's the weekend! Kick-back with these must-read energy stories from around the web:
Microsoft signs on for largest solar project in Singapore
Microsoft Corp. announced on Mar. 1 its first clean energy deal in Asia, which will create Singapore’s single-largest energy portfolio to date.
ExxonMobil, Bank of America to fund Stanford energy research
ExxonMobil and Bank of America have signed on as founding members of the Stanford Strategic Energy Alliance, committing $20 million and $7.5 million, respectively.
Kimberly-Clark recognized for energy and climate leadership
Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced on Mar. 1 it has won both a Climate Leadership Award from Bloomberg Philanthropies and an Innovation Award from Smart Energy Decisions.
Inaugural Innovation Awards presented
The inaugural Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Awards were presented at the closing dinner of the Innovation Summit in Austin on Feb. 28.
Tesla begins construction on Gigafactory 1 solar array
Tesla has begun construction on what is expected to become the world’s largest solar rooftop array at its Gigafactory 1 in Storey County, Nevada.
Visa sets 100% RE Goal for 2019
Visa announced on Feb. 28 its commitment to use 100% renewable energy across its global operations by the end of 2019.
Innovation Summit Day 3: Strategies for the Future
Smart Energy Decisions concluded its 2018 Innovation Summit on February 27 in Austin with a day packed with sessions supporting this year’s event theme, the future of energy management.
Innovation Summit Day 2: Energy challenges addressed
Day 2 of Smart Energy Decisions’ 2018 Innovation Summit focused on strategies to address energy challenges facing commercial and industrial businesses, top efficiency issues, and energy innovations.
Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit kicks off in Austin
Strategies for improving profits and reducing carbon emissions are front-and-center at the second annual Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit in Austin, TX, February 25 - 27. Seventy energy management and sustainability executives
Take 2: Washington State Readies Carbon Tax Bill
Washington State may be the first to impose a direct tax on carbon emissions. The state’s Senate Ways and Means Committee last week passed a measure that would tax carbon emissions from fossil fuels at the rate of $12 per metric ton on the sale
Weekend reads: Solar sail heads for deep space, Virtual power plants & more
It's the weekend! Kick-back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Innovation Summit to be powered through RECs
Power for the 2018 Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit will be offset by renewable energy certificates supplied by ENGIE North America. The three-day event, to be held Feb. 25-27 at Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas, brings together
Webinar: Changing the Energy Management Landscape of Commercial Real Estate
This webinar, sponsored by CPower, starts with the idea that managing energy demand for commercial real estate properties is a blend of art and science. The science has changed dramatically in the last 10 years, resulting in a dramatically expanding
Siemens, Tesla , NRDC and others push NY on EV
A petition signed by 40 organizations, including Siemens, Tesla, and NRDC, was submitted to the New York Public Service Commission on Feb. 21 requesting more action to accelerate electric vehicle adoption by turning to utilities to be more proactive
Trump proposes eliminating Energy Star funding
President Trump’s plan to eliminate federal funding for the EPA’s Energy Start program is facing strong opposition from groups representing manufacturers, retailers, utilities, environmentalists and others who benefit from the program.
ENGIE North America acquired Infinity Renewables
Houston-based ENGIE North America Inc. announced on Feb. 20 that it has acquired Infinity Renewables, a developer of utility-scale wind projects in the United States. The acquisition includes more than 8,000 MW of projects
SWEPCO announces agreement supporting Wind Catcher
Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCo) announced on Feb. 20 a settlement agreement in the company’s request for approval of the proposed Wind Catcher Energy Connection project. The agreement includes SWEPCO, Walmart Stores Inc. and Sam’s
IKEA UK offers tariff on 100% RE to customers
IKEA UK has partnered with the Big Clean Switch to secure an exclusive tariff on 100% renewable energy for its customers. The partnership will use a ‘collective switch model’ to help secure a deal on renewable electricity
Disney World plans new 50MW solar farm
Disney World will soon be connected to a new 50 MW solar farm being built as part of a PPA between the Reedy Creek Improvement District and Origis Energy. The facility will be built in an area just west of Disney property gold courses.
Six Flags expanding solar power
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced on Feb. 20 an initiative to power two of its theme parks in California almost entirely with solar power. Plans call for the system at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo to exceed 7 megawatts
RE hits 18% of total U.S. power mix
Renewable energy generation increased to 18% of total electricity for the U.S. in 2017, up from 15% the previous year. New wind and solar builds, along with an easing drought in the West, combined to boost this increase
