Energy Management Articles
Trader Joe's to pay $2M to reduce emissions in US settlement over coolant leaks
National grocery store chain Trader Joe's has agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from refrigeration equipment at 453 of its stores and pay a $500,000 fine.
Microsoft unveils pilot program for data center energy storage
Microsoft has teamed up with NRG Energy, Primus Power and others on a pilot program to advance energy storage at Microsoft's data centers across the globe.
Amazon wind farm clears legal challenge in NC
A lawsuit against North Carolina's environmental department over a 300-MW wind farm being developed by Amazon Web Services Inc. and Iberdrola SA has been thrown out.
EEI member companies tout 'culture shift' in utility efforts to help C&I customers
After years of playing defense amid a transformative shift in the way U.S. businesses think about energy, the utility industry says it's ready to play offense.
Electric sales to C&I sectors to average 1% growth annually through 2040, EIA finds
The U.S. EIA expects electric sales to the C&I sectors to average about 1% growth annually through 2040, curbed by declines in energy intensity and increased adoption of solar.
Utility distribution microgrid capacity to hit 241 MW in 2024, new report finds
As U.S. utilities work to improve services to customers amid growing interest in clean energy and distributed energy resources, more attention is being paid to microgrids.
Onsite solar will provide 25% of Toyota's electric demand at new HQ
New details emerged June 14 about the 7.75-MW solar energy system to be installed at Toyota Motor Corp.'s new, energy-conscious North American headquarters in Texas.
Bank of America deployed $14.5B in renewable energy, efficiency projects in 2015
Bank of America has also reduced energy use within its own operations, targeting energy-intense data centers that account for 25% of its total greenhouse gas emissions.
DOE unveils $25M in funds available through data center efficiency program
The U.S. Department of Energy announced the availability of up to $25 million in funding for a new program aimed at the creation of innovations to increase the energy efficiency of data centers.
How Celanese identified $1.5M in energy savings without spending a dime
After working on driving energy efficiency through its operations for more than a decade, Celeanse Corp. has uncovered an entirely new way to drive big savings.
CLEAResult, looking to target C&I customers, acquires industrial utility services business
In a move aimed at increasing its offerings to commercial and industrial energy buyers, efficiency program developer CLEAResult is acquiring the industrial utility services unit of EnerNOC.
Wal-Mart moves closer to renewable power goals with utility solar deal
Owed to a new deal with Alabama Power, a Southern Co. utility, Wal-Mart Inc. is a little closer to meeting their renewable energy targets.
Finding the right renewable energy project: The importance of comprehensive market access
In this column sponsored by Altenex, Blaine Collison dives into one complexity — market access — that can, managed properly, be turned into an asset for renewable energy buyers.
Canadian grocer deploys new energy intelligence software
Canadian food retailer Longo Brothers Fruit Markets is deploying new energy intelligence software across its 31-store portfolio in greater Toronto.
Apple requests to operate new Apple Energy unit as power company
Technology behemoth Apple Inc. has filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for permission to sell excess renewable energy generation at market rates.
Michigan utility celebrates 1st solar site, state's largest community project
Michigan may not be one of the highest ranked states for solar generation, but supportive policies and growing pressure from corporations may be moving the needle.
Smart Energy Decisions announces advisory board formation
The eight-member advisory board comprises energy executives from a range of commercial and industrial sectors that will help define the focus of content and programs.
Chipotle cuts energy use 13% via data-driven energy management system
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has made a 13% reduction in its energy use across 127 of its locations using an comprehensive data-driven energy management system.
Report: Nonresidential solar market stabilizing with help from corporate buyers
After a period of inconsistency, the first quarter of 2016 brought an appearance of stabilization to the nonresidential solar market.
Toyota enters new 5-year supply deal with onsite solar provisions for North American HQ
Toyota Motor has activated a unique retail electricity supply contract, with provisions for both onsite and offsite renewable power, for its new North American headquarters.
Amazon touts new, innovative agreement with Dominion for renewable energy
Amazon Web Services recently discussed details behind a new, "first-of-its-kind" agreement with its utility that will help advance the use of renewable power at its data centers.
Views from the top: Inside Microsoft's corporate energy strategy with Brian Janous
Microsoft's director of energy strategy talks about the company's shift away from renewable credits, the changing dynamic between C&I customers and their utilities and more.
Building automation provider added to Con Ed's C&I energy efficiency program
Commercial and industrial companies within Consolidated Edison's customer base have a new potential partner for building automation and energy services.
For heavy materials manufacturer CalPortland, it pays to be a leader in energy efficiency
This is the second in a series of original features exploring the successes of a selection of corporations recognized by Energy Star for achievements in energy efficiency.
Coal-heavy NRG Energy looks to cut carbon emissions 90% by 2050
NRG Energy, one of largest owners of coal-fired power generation in the country, recently affirmed plans to reduce its carbon emissions over the coming decades.
Hasbro, Nike, Hershey top Newsweek's 2016 Green Rankings
Newsweek has ranked the largest U.S. corporations by corporate sustainability and environmental impact, with Hasbro, Nike, Hershey topping the list.
Fixing your price doesn't always fix your problem
You need budget certainty; you have numbers to meet this month, but unpredictable power costs can make planning for your business challenging.
White House gets behind Apple, Facebook-led push for corporate renewable adoption
In a June 2 announcement, the White House highlighted the efforts of a number of U.S. corporations as leaders in the push for accelerated adoption of renewable energy.
Google recognized for contributions to wind energy
The American Wind Energy Association said Google's leadership in the space has helped open the market for new wind development
Kimco Realty reports 15% energy use reduction, continued progress with rooftop solar
Kimco Realty recently reported a 15% reduction in same-site energy consumption at properties within its operational control since 2011.
