Energy Management Articles
Webinar: GM's road to 100% renewable energy
This webinar, sponsored by Altenex, explores General Motors' commitment to powering its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2050 and how it plans to get there.
Google joins 3 other companies in wind PPA
Google joined a new consortium of companies in the Netherlands committed to sourcing renewable energy, through which it will purchase a portion of the electricity from a community-funded wind project.
Symantec retrofits cut energy use 30%
Technology company Symantec completely retrofitted two buildings at its Mountain View, Calif., headquarters last year, resulting in a 30% reduction in energy use.
Weekend reads: 'Clean coal' progress; world's largest solar project; a wind output web tool & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Large cider mill goes solar for $40k in annual savings
The largest cider mill in New England recently made the decision to go solar with a rooftop installation that is expected to generate close to 90% of its annual electric use.
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.
Industry study: New England energy costs will rise
A study released earlier this month by a group sponsored by the American Petroleum Institute warns that New England is at a greater risk of higher energy costs and price volatility than a year ago, in part due to new clean energy policies.
Google talks renewables, not storage, at SXSW Eco
Speaking Oct. 10 at the SXSW Eco conference in Austin, Texas, Google's sustainability officer Kate Brandt outlined the company's environmental and energy iniatives, including how it is using technology to advance its efforts.
Ohio businesses save $500k+ in energy costs
A group of Ohio businesses and organizations have realized collective savings of more than $500,000 from energy reductions through a joint environmental program sponsored by a public-private sustainability organization and two local utilities.
AmericanAirlines Arena unveils major LED project
AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Fla., unveiled its newly installed LED lighting system Oct. 11 as the Miami Heat hosted the Brooklyn Nets in a preseason game.
BNEF: Clean energy investment slipped again in Q3
Global clean energy investment had its weakest quarter since 2013 between July and September this year, with U.S. investment alone declining 40% compared to the year-ago quarter.
Calpine strikes $800M deal for C&I power supplier
Independent power producer Calpine Corp. has entered into an agreement to purchase Noble Americas Energy Solutions LLC, a large independent supplier of power to commercial and industrial retail customers.
Iron Mountain inks PPA with Amazon wind project
Iron Mountain signed a power purchase agreement for 10% of the output of the recently announced Amazon Wind Farm Texas project in a move the company says will provide it with long-term rate stability
Wendy's wins 2 awards for efficiency upgrades
The Wendy's Co. recently received two environmental awards for its efforts to dramatically reduce energy usage at its restaurants.
Smart Energy Strategies for Manufacturers
In this whitepaper presented by Direct Energy, the team outlines a series of smart energy strategies designed specifically for manufacturers in today's complex market.
Smart Energy Strategies for Large Retail Businesses
In this whitepaper presented by Direct Energy, the team shares its insight into a number of different smart energy strategies specifically designed for large retail businesses.
Energy Star announces 1st-ever bakery certifications
The U.S. EPA's Energy Star program is on a roll. The initiative on Oct. 9 announced the first commercial bread and roll bakeries to earn Energy Star certification.
Weekend reads: Goldman Sachs' clean energy impact; DOE's response to 'Stranger Things' & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
PG&E's efficiency programs have saved $227M
California utility PG&E on Oct. 6 released its 2016 corporate sustainability report, highlighting continued efforts in energy efficiency and renewable energy sourcing among its broader sustainability initiatives.
Seeking 'climate neutrality,' Xerox cuts energy use
Xerox has reduced its energy consumption 12% since 2012, according to the global business services company's 2016 sustainability report, which details its successful energy saving strategies.
Comcast data centers set for massive energy use cuts
The culmination of three summers hosting fellows from the Environmental Defense Fund's Climate Corps program, Comcast is now equipped with a plan to significantly reduce the energy use and carbon dioxide emissions.
Microsoft partners up on energy policy tracking tool
Microsoft and the business association Advanced Energy Economy on Oct. 6 announced a new predictive policy tool to support legislative advocacy in energy.
After 1.1 MW energy storage rollout, NYC property owner plans Bronx solar-plus-storage project
As New York City prepares to beef up energy storage and solar capacities to meet Mayor Bill deBlasio’s newly announced goals, at least one private sector property owner is already ahead of the game.
C-PACE helps packaging company complete $2.5M energy efficiency, renewable energy project
Curtis Packaging, a provider of luxury packaging for some of the world's biggest brands, is nearing completion of a $2.5 million project to improve energy efficiency and utilize renewable energy systems at its production headquarters in Connecticut.
Report: Offices with data centers use more energy
Just how much more energy is used by commercial buildings that have data centers than those that do not depends somewhat on the size of the building, the U.S. EIA has found.
MGM, Wynn Resorts cease purchasing utility power
Following more than a yearlong regulatory process, MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts have ceased purchasing power from their utility, NV Energy.
GM, P&G execs to kick-off SED webinar series
As part of its mission to serve the unique information needs of large commercial and industrial companies, Smart Energy Decisions on Oct. 4 announced the launch of its new, free webinar series.
Chart your course to a successful energy strategy
In this e-book sponsored by Constellation, the team lays out their method for helping commercial and industrial energy users create an integrated energy strategy.
Financing for Amazon's largest wind project revealed
Amazon's most recently announced wind project, the 253-MW "Amazon Wind Farm Texas" being built in Scurry County, Texas, is expected to cost about $360 million, according to new information from the project's developer.
Toyota opens 1st net zero energy auto dealership
Toyota has opened what it expects to be the world's first certified net zero energy auto dealership, the company said Sept. 30.
