City of Las Vegas retail load to be served 100 percent by renewable energy
December 21, 2015
The energy dedicated from this solar facility, coupled with the power the city receives from NV Energy that already satisfies the state’s renewable portfolio standard, would allow the city of Las Vegas’ retail load to be served 100 percent by renewable energy.
Significant energy savings and emissions reductions are being achieved
December 17, 2015
Optimum Energy recognized Columbia University and partner, Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI), for the successful completion of Columbia's Campus Energy Renewal Project.
Committee works to explore, define, and promote research into fault detection and diagnostics
December 15, 2015
The Western HVAC Performance Alliance (WHPA) executive committee announced that Joe Schmutzler has been elected co-chairman of the Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) Committee.
Features a smartphone-style, high-resolution 3.5-inch color touchscreen and plug-and-play design
December 15, 2015
Schneider Electric has announced the launch of Wiser Air™, the company’s first Wi-Fi smart thermostat for residential consumers. The company said Wiser Air couples its energy management expertise with intelligent design and state-of-the-art technology to provide consumers with a tool that delivers energy efficient comfort.
Mechanical contractor helps customers save energy and earn Xcel Energy rebates
December 14, 2015
Murphy Co., a mechanical contractor with corporate offices in Denver and St. Louis, has for the third time been recognized and awarded for its energy efficiency contributions and corporate citizenship by energy partner Xcel Energy.
Performance analytics and energy performance services are recognized
December 11, 2015
Schneider Electric announced that its sustainability and energy management software platform, StruxureWare Resource Advisor, along with its Energy Performance Services, received a Top Product of the Year Award in the Energy Manager Today Awards.
Product charges when energy is least expensive and feeds energy back during costly peak times
December 10, 2015
Green Charge Networks announced that its energy storage platform received Product of the Year honors from the Energy Manager Today Awards. Green Charge’s intelligent energy storage product specifically targets peak demand reduction.
DTE Energy will issue a request for proposal (RFP) for a package of energy-efficiency programs whose vendor contracts expire. The company will seek two-year contracts for programs that include HVAC and home performance with insulation and windows.
Technologies display promise for technical and commercial impact, but are too early for private-sector investment
December 7, 2015
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $125 million in funding for 41 cutting-edge energy technologies awarded by its Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). These new projects are funded under ARPA-E’s OPEN 2015 program.