Energy Management Articles
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Apple boasts 93% of facilities now powered with renewables
The tech company now operates 93% of its facilities worldwide with renewable energy.
California geothermal plant gains preliminary approval
The Imperial Irrigation District's board of directors voted last week to approve a 1,900-acre lease agreement with Controlled Thermal Resources to build a 250-MW geothermal plant.
PSEG acquires Colorado solar project
Public Service Enterprise Group subsidiary PSEG Solar Source announced it acquired a 37.8-MW solar plant.
Pennsylvania utility greenlit for $420M-plus energy efficiency program
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved Peco Energy's plan to spend $427.4 million over the next five years on energy efficiency programs.
Whole Foods expands rooftop solar with NRG, SolarCity
Whole Foods Market announced plans earlier this month to significantly build out the number of rooftop solar installations sited at its stores.
Net metering under the microscope in Massachusetts
Massachusetts lawmakers are working on a solar power legislation compromise with regard to net metering.
Microsoft announces public-private partnership to build 20-MW solar project
Microsoft, the Commonwealth of Virginia and Dominion Virginia Power entered into an agreement under which Dominion will construct the project.
Lockheed Martin integrates energy portfolio into single commercial business
Technology company and defense contractor Lockheed Martin combined its energy products and technologies into a single commercial business line.
Duke Energy to invest more than $1B in Indiana grid modernization
Duke Energy, one of the country's largest utilities, will invest $1.4 billion over the next seven years to upgrade the power grid in Indiana.
Iron Mountain inks wind power purchase agreement that 'ensures price stability'
Storage and information management company Iron Mountain announced that it signed a 15-year wind power purchase agreement.
United Airlines launches commercial flights using sustainable biofuel
United Airlines made history last week when it reportedly became the first U.S. airline to begin using commercial-scale volumes of aviation biofuel for regularly scheduled flights.
DOE Better Buildings Summit registration open to public
Registration is now open to the public for the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2016 Better Buildings Summit in Washington, D.C.
PNC building makes energy efficiency upgrades
PNC Plaza, a 24-story building on East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio, is getting $3.3 million in upgrades to its roof, lighting, air controls and water supply.
Looking at Boston Bruins, Celtics in new light
The TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics along with countless other events and shows, recently installed a new energy-efficient lighting solution.
3M signs 120 MW wind deal with Invenergy
Technology and chemical company 3M last month signed a power purchase agreement to obtain 120 MW of wind power that will be used to power its North American operations.
Las Vegas casinos doubling down on renewables, energy efficiency
MGM Resorts, Wynn and Las Vegas Sands are looking to add more renewable energy at their facilities.
Shari's Café and Pies joins U.S. DOE's Better Buildings Challenge
Shari’s Café and Pies restaurant chain recently became the first full-service restaurant to join the DOE Better Buildings Challenge.
Con Edison boasts strong year for energy efficiency incentives for C&I customers
In 2015, 28,300 Con Edison customers got rebates from the utility for making energy-saving upgrades.
Corporate renewable energy purchases taking hold in Michigan
Michigan is getting noticed for its moves to facilitate corporate renewable energy purchases.
US energy storage market 'really took off' in 2015, grew 243%
Energy storage is beginning to make serious inroads, particularly at the utility-scale level, according to a new report by GTM Research.
General Motors, Union Bank earn EPA Energy Star certifications
Commercial and industrial business leaders Union Bank and General Motors received the U.S. EPA's Energy Star certification for energy efficiency.
