Tag: Renewable Energy
NREL Finds Solar PV Costs In U.S. Continue To Fall
In the commercial sector, modeled costs for the first quarter of 2016 were down 4% from the fourth quarter of 2015.
In India, $500 Million Made Available For Solar Energy
The Asian Development Bank announced financing that will help the nation's government with its goal to increase energy sourced from solar rooftop systems to 40 gigawatts by 2022.
Renewable Energy: On-Site Energy Storage
While challenges remain, energy storage systems can provide tangible benefits for sustainable facility goals.
Humanscale Earns Living Product Challenge Certification
The company is recognized for sustainable manufacturing practices for its ergonomic Float height-adjustable table and Diffrient Smart task chair.
Planned Investment In Energy Efficiency Hits All-time High
2016 Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency Indicator survey reveals 72 percent of respondents will increase energy efficiency and renewable energy investments.
Question Of The Week: Is A Microgrid In Your Facility’s Future?
On May 24, three state agencies in California will begin discussion of a roadmap to commercialize microgrids in the state.
Fuel Cell System Furthers Sustainability Goals
At Legrand North America headquarters, this energy technology provides nearly 90% of the electricity to operate the 263,000 square foot facility.
Cat Microgrid From Caterpillar
Solar panels, energy storage, and monitoring and control systems join the company's traditional line of power generation equipment.
Energy Storage Solution From Northern Power
The system has a range of DC voltage optimization, able to be effective with flow, lithium, lead acid, or any other chemical battery, as well as mechanical storage options such as flywheels.
New Product Flash: Helix Integrated System By SunPower
This pre-engineered, modular solar PV solution aims to help facilities scale their renewable energy programs with minimal disruption.
Partnership To Renew Higher Ed
AASHE has teamed up with multiple organizations to help boost green power purchases on college campuses.
New Product Flash: EcoBlade From Schneider Electric
Powered by Li-on batteries, EcoBlade provides energy reserves when electricity is most needed in a facility.
Colorado Launches Commercial PACE Program
Colorado’s New Energy Improvement District has launched a statewide commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program – providing commercial property owners a unique mechanism...
Green Gigawatt Partnership Boosts Renewables in Higher Education
AASHE has launched the Green Gigawatt Partnership (GGP), which seeks to catalyze one gigawatt of green power development by 2020 by recognizing colleges and universities who purchase green power and help more campuses do the same.
Navigant Research: No Clear Leader In Microgrid Controls Market
Of the 15 firms profiled, three emerged as Market Leaders and 12 followed closely as Contenders.
Renewable Energy: Wanted – Simpler Access To Clean Energy
In an effort to streamline the purchasing path, nearly 20 large companies have signed onto the Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers’ Principles.
Renewable Energy: From Pipe Dream To Mainstream
How feasible is it for facilities to achieve 100% renewable energy use?
FM Issue: Financing Renewable Energy
Funding options are increasing for facility managers who want to pursue a cleaner power supply. From the October 2013 issue.
FRIDAY FUNNY: Power Play!
Siemens Energy has developed a free online game that challenges the user to design a sustainable energy system for a city.
Report On Microgrids Predicts “Exceptional” Growth
According to GlobalData's findings, the global microgrid industry is anticipated to reach a value of US$18.9 billion in 2020 from a 2012 value of US$5.3 billion.