Tag: clean energy
AI Can Accelerate The Clean Energy Transition (If We Train It To)
Artificial intelligence will either add to the burden on an already-strained electrical grid or it can help pave the way to a secure energy future, says ACEEE.
Hawaii Energy Project Supports Clean Energy, Resilience Goals
Ameresco will develop the 'Ūkiu Energy 40MW Renewable Energy Site, which will add critical grid reliability to Maui and move Hawaii closer to its clean energy goals.
Education Department Grants $47M To Support School Infrastructure
The Department of Education revealed eight new grants to support school infrastructure investments over the next five years.
Unleashing The Potential Of Solar-Powered Parking
Off-grid solar-powered electric vehicle charging can alleviate the headaches of grid interconnection, while providing additional value to companies that support EV adoption.
College Achieves Carbon Neutrality Seven Years Ahead Of Goal
Catawba College in North Carolina is the 13th in the nation and first certified institution in the Southeast to reach Net Zero.
A New Landscape: Energy Efficiency In The U.S.
ACEEE policy brief summarizes programs that provide energy efficiency resources; American Clean Power Association report analyzes new clean energy landscape.
Nuclear Fusion: Will It Impact Facility Management?
This major scientific breakthrough proves that scientists can create a clean-energy alternative that can be harnessed for power.
DOE Energy Earthshot Aims To Cut Geothermal Power Costs
The Department of Energy’s fourth energy Earthshot plans to slash the cost of enhanced geothermal systems by 90% by 2035.
How Life Science Companies Can Commit To Carbon Neutrality
See some of the initial considerations facility managers have during zero carbon projects in life sciences facilities.
210 Organizations Win 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards
The EPA and DOE recognized 210 2022 ENERGY STAR winners for leading the way in support of America’s clean energy transition.
EnTech Solutions Provides Wisconsin Cheese Factory With Solar Energy
Two renewable energy microgrids will help Agropur meet sustainability goals as its new 210,000-square-foot production facility is being built.
Tech Training Center Will Be Virginia’s First Net Zero Higher Ed Building
Located at Piedmont Virginia Community College, the Advanced Technical Training Center will join the small number of U.S. community college facilities to achieve net zero energy.
20 Companies Around The World Join The Climate Pledge
A total of 53 companies, representing almost every sector of the economy, have now signed The Climate Pledge, committing to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
New York City Leads 2020 City Clean Energy Scorecard
Boston, Seattle, Minneapolis, and San Francisco round out the top U.S. cities growing their clean energy efforts, according to ACEEE's newly-released 2020 City Clean Energy Scorecard.
Few Cities Include Robust Clean Energy Policies In Resilience Plans
While many cities are taking steps to increase energy efficiency and renewable power, only one-fifth include such initiatives in their resilience plans, finds a global survey by ACEEE.
Boston, San Francisco, Seattle Top List Of Large Clean Energy Cities
Many U.S. cities are boosting their clean energy efforts, but few are on track to meet climate goals, according to 2019 City Clean Energy Scorecard.
Bank Of America Reduces Energy Costs With Solar Panels
Through its Onsite Solar Initiative, the company will install solar panels at more than 60 locations, including financial centers, ATMs, and offices.
Ease The Challenge Of Navigating Energy Policy
Building a clean energy strategy can be complex, so keep these four ideas in mind when planning the next move for your facilities.
Maximize Clean Energy Progress
Increasingly, buildings are active players in the pursuit of energy efficiency goals for the organizations they serve, and beyond.
Greenhouse Grower Earns Incentive For Energy-Saving Cogen Engines
SunSelect Produce’s new high-tech, natural gas-powered combined heat and power technology cuts 12,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year and conserves over 7,000 gallons of water per day.