Expert Columns

February 3, 2017 - By Joan Pinyol

Should energy managers worry about data security?

Ah, 2016. The year of fake news, celebrity deaths and cyberattacks, namely to the electricity grids of several countries. Should energy managers be concerned about cyber attacks like these?

Energy Efficiency - January 10, 2017 - By Ecova

4 keys to successful energy benchmarking

This column, presented by Ecova, outlines best practices for establishing a resource management strategy that will help your company achieve cost savings, meet corporate responsibility goals and gain valuable insight into the performance of capital investments.

Energy Efficiency - December 13, 2016 - By Allison Porter

'The World's Best Coffee' and other lies: How to avoid energy-efficiency investment pitfalls

How can a corporate executive distinguish energy efficiency projects that will pay off from the ones that are full of hot air (and not in a good way)?

Energy Efficiency - November 21, 2016 - By Liz Delaney

How to work smarter, not harder: Goals help companies get strategic about climate change

Companies, cities and other large institutions are stepping up and committing to reduce their environmental impact. But behind the scenes, are these goals actually leading to corporate action?

Energy Efficiency - November 2, 2016 - By Bob Hinkle

Energy efficiency is dead. Long live energy efficiency.

All market indicators point to a prosperous new reign of energy efficiency. However, in order to keep its crown, the efficiency market must include financing solutions that sell efficiency as a service.

Energy Efficiency - October 27, 2016 - By Erin Beddingfield

It's time to get smart with energy management

The commercial real estate market needs to move beyond simple building automation systems.

Sourcing Renewables - October 19, 2016 - By EDF Renewable Energy

As corporations emerge as renewable energy buyers, what are their purchasing options?

In this column sponsored by EDF Renewable Energy, the team takes a closer look at the range of options available to corporations looking to increase their renewable energy supply, and dive into one of the most popular: A virtual power purchase agreement.

Sourcing Renewables - October 14, 2016 - By EnterSolar

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.

Industrial - September 22, 2016 - By Tom Murray

Walking the walk: Companies lead the call for clean truck standards

A number of America's most iconic brands helped pave the way for the new clean truck standards announced by the U.S. EPA and DOT.

Energy Storage - September 7, 2016 - By Janice Lin

Energy storage: The facility manager's newest tool

Energy storage can refer to a wide range of technologies and approaches to manage power. There are a number of technologies relevant to commercial and industrial facilities, which can operate as standalone systems or in tandem with a solar PV photovoltaic installation.