Energy Management Articles
Largest 500 global companies make strides toward GHG reductions; others lag behind
While the largest 500 companies in the world have decoupled their growth from their greenhouse gas emissions, other large emitters have yet to follow, according to a new report.
Dow Chemical hits snag in energy intensity reduction, plunges forward in renewables
Dow Chemical Co. fell far short of its targeted energy intensity cuts in 2015, but still achieved its GHG reductions goal and continues to plow forward with its adoption of renewable energy.
Southern Power continues solar binge, scoops up 3 new projects
On its path to be a 'renewable energy leader,' Southern Co.'s unregulated electric power business has bought three new solar projects in as many days.
IKEA installs 3 electric car charging stations at new, solar-equipped Las Vegas store
Home furnishings retailer IKEA announced July 7 the installation of three electric vehicle charging stations at its new Las Vegas store.
Ford enters $5.7M energy savings contract for plant HVAC optimization
Ford Motor Co. has entered into a $5.7 million energy savings performance contract intended to optimize the HVAC system at one of its transmission plants.
MGM Resorts, NRG complete nation's largest rooftop solar installation
MGM Resorts International on July 6 announced the completed expansion of what is being called the nation's largest rooftop solar array.
Nissan hopes to extend electric vehicle range with fuel cells
Nissan has teamed up with two U.K.-based companies on the development of fuel cells intended to help extend the range of electric vehicles.
Lighting retrofit helps CBRE Group reduce portfolio's energy use 2.4% in 2015
With a managed portfoliowide average Energy Star score already near 80, commercial real estate services and investment firm CBRE Group still managed to pare energy use down 2.5% in 2015.
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.
HP targets 40% renewable energy by 2020 on path toward 100%
HP Inc. has announced a series of new sustainability commitments, including a pledge to power its global operations entirely with renewable energy.
Major Grocer Takes Scientific Approach to Creating Budget Certainty
In this two-page case study presented by Constellation, the team details the smart power purchasing strategy it helped create for Giant Eagle, a regional supermarket chain.
Kilroy Realty recognized for green leasing at 2 commercial properties
Kilroy Realty was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for its role in the execution of two "green leases," which help commercial building owners and tenants save energy.
Johnson Control's 2016 Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey Summary
This power point from Johnson Controls details the results of the company's 2016 Energy Efficiency Indicator survey, which polled more than 1,200 facility and energy management executives across the U.S., Brazil, China, Germany and India.
Google signs PPA for additional European wind energy to power data centers
Google on June 29 said it agreed to purchase, for 12 years, the entire electric output of a 120-MW wind farm to be built in Norway. The company will use the energy to power its European data centers.
A decade into energy management, Corning looks to renewable energy
Ten years after the initial launch of its internal global energy management program, Corning Inc.'s strategy has evolved beyond traditional efficiency into a new era.
Report: 81% of S&P 500 companies published sustainability reports in 2015
The number marks a significant increase from 2011, when just under 20% of S&P-listed companies published such reports, according to the Governance and Accountable Institute.
Energy efficiency investments will increase 68% next year, executive survey finds
Interest and investment in energy efficiency has reached an all-time high, according to a new report from Johnson Controls.
Tesla, Chevy, Prius, Mitsubishi models expected to drive 62% YOY growth in electric car sales
As plug-in electric vehicle models from leading automakers continue to advance, a new report indicates 2016 sales are expected to be 62% higher than in 2015 in the U.S.
Nissan, Toyota teams uncover $600k+ in energy cost savings opportunities
The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized teams within Nissan and Toyota for energy cost savings opportunities uncovered through a recent "treasure hunt exchange" that totaled $615,000.
United Airlines named among 6 global industry leaders in biofuel use
United Airlines Inc. is among a list of six major airlines recognized as leaders in sustainable biofuel use by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Three years in, energy 'treasure hunts' still yield big savings for U.S. manufacturer
Tape, film and fabrics manufacturer Intertape Polymer Group reported a 6% reduction in energy intensity in 2015, contributing to savings of more than $3 million since 2009.
With help from Amazon, Google, Microsoft, data center energy use levels after years of rapid growth
Partially driven by the efforts of large tech companies to reduce the energy intensity of data centers, a new report has found that electric consumption from U.S. data centers plateaued in 2010.
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.
Report: US, Canada, Mexico will pledge to be 50% powered by clean energy by 2025
Leaders of the U.S., Canada and Mexico are reportedly planning to announce a new, regional goal to derive 50% of their electricity from clean energy sources, including nuclear, by 2025.
Amid 3-pronged approach to climate change, Dell reports 16% emissions reductions YOY
Dell's strategy for reducing carbon emissions includes renewable energy sourcing, driving efficiency through its data centers and reducing the energy intensity of its products.
PG&E to replace nuclear capacity with energy efficiency, renewable energy generation
Amid a changing energy landscape in California, Pacific Gas and Electric is targeting a generation portfolio of 55% renewable energy by 2030.
Ford reports 2.4% cut in CO2 emissions per vehicle, targets 30% reduction by 2025
Ford Motor Co. has reduced carbon emissions from its global operations by 2.4% per vehicle produced in 2014 compared to 2013.
Creating Renewable Energy Opportunities
This report details a series of meetings between large corporate buyers and utilities in late 2015 and reviews existing utility-offered renewable energy products.
Report: U.S. will deploy 77.3 GW of new distributed renewable energy by 2025
Navigant Research expects the U.S. to deploy 77.3 GW of distributed renewable energy between 2016 and 2025, with the majority of that capacity driven by solar.
PwC: 72% of corporate renewable energy leaders are actively pursuing more
A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers survey of U.S.-headquartered businesses found that interest in buying renewable energy continues to accelerate; the survey also revealed why some companies are holding back.
