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September 6, 2016 - By Constellation

5 signs it's time to rethink your energy strategy

In this column sponsored by Constellation, the team asks: As a facilities manager or purchasing manager, how do you know when your old strategy for buying energy is broken?
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Commercial  -  July 5, 2016 - By Aaron Daly

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.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  June 28, 2016 - By John duPont

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.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  June 13, 2016 - By Blaine Collison

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.
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June 3, 2016 - By Constellation

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.
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Energy Efficiency  -  May 3, 2016 - By Scott Wentzell

Putting the pieces together: Building an energy management program to drive value

What actually makes for a strong, holistic energy management program? The Environmental Defense Fund's Scott Wentzell shares insights from the Climate Corps.
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Energy Efficiency  -  April 18, 2016 - By Ellen Bell

Filling the gap: How efficiency standards could save billions in commercial real estate

No one ignores an opportunity to save billions of dollars. Numbers of that size are enough to make an audience take notice, even in a business like commercial real estate.
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Energy Procurement  -  April 14, 2016 - By Constellation

Make risk your advantage, not your obstacle

In the first of a series of columns sponsored by Constellation, the team explores the importance of diversifying your energy portfolio and using risk to your advantage.
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Energy Efficiency  -  March 30, 2016 - By Nancy Buzby

Storytelling for sustainability: It's time for corporate leaders to gather 'round the campfire

The term 'greenwashing' might be officially outdated.
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Energy Procurement  -  February 16, 2016 - By John Failla

Energy managers wrestle with these 3 critical issues, Smart Energy Decisions is here to help

Smart Energy Decisions is a new online information resource dedicated to helping executives at C&I companies responsible for energy management.
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