commercial and industrial
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Commentary
AI Is Draining the Grid—and the Power Solution Is Sitting Idle Right Next Door
Data centers are already among the world’s hungriest power users, and artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing their energy consumption to new heights. The International Energy Agency expects data centers’ electricity use to more than double by 2030, reaching roughly 1,000 TWh. That’s a growth rate four times faster than the overall grid. In some scenarios, AI-optimized facilities could […]
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Solar
Catalyze Announces Community Solar Acquisition in New York
Catalyze, a Houston, Texas-headquartered fully integrated developer and independent power producer of distributed renewable energy assets, announced it has acquired 48 MW of community solar projects in New York from hep solar, a globally operating German solar development and investment group.
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Interview
The POWER Interview: O&M Solutions for C&I Solar Installations
Jon De Martin, CEO of Australia-based SCE Energy Solutions, talks with POWER about his company’s work with solar power technology for commercial and industrial enterprises.
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Distributed Energy
DOE Earmarks $305 Million for Energy Storage in California Buildings
Nostromo Energy, provider of the IceBrick thermal energy storage (TES) technology, said the company has received a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $305.5 million from the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO). The proposed financing would be used by Nostromo for Project IceBrick, the first wide-scale deployment of […]
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Electrification
C&I Sector Must Diversify Power Sources to Lessen Costs, Supply Chain Risks
Surging demand for electricity, soaring electricity prices, and risks to supply chains are creating an imperative for innovative ways to control energy costs, and increase resilience by diversifying commercial and industrial power sources. U.S. electricity prices are soaring amid growing demand, extreme temperatures, gas price volatility, inflation, and the cost of new grid infrastructure and […]
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Energy Storage
Grid-Scale Deployments Drive Growth in Energy Storage
Installations of grid-scale energy storage across the U.S. continue to surge, with three states—California, Arizona, and Texas—responsible for 85% of that growth in the second quarter of this year. Data from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie, released October 1 in the group’s latest Energy Storage Monitor report, showed 3,011 MW and […]
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Renewables
A Refined Approach to Onsite Power Generation
The Pine Bend refinery in Minnesota added a 45-MW solar power array to support the facility’s supply of electricity, reaping the benefits of reduced costs, lower emissions, and more. Owners of commercial and
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Top Plant
Commercial & Industrial Generation Award
Previous winners 2024: Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend Refinery, Rosemount, Minnesota 2023: Lineage Logistics Cold Storage Facility, Colton, California 2022: The City of White Plains, New York, 6.8-MW Community Solar and 1.7-MW/8-MWh Energy Storage Portfolio 2021: Love’s Travel Stops Solar and Electric Vehicle Charging Installations at Various Sites Across the U.S. 2020: Delta Electronics (Americas) […]
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Power
Ampion, Wendy’s Announce Community Solar Deal for Restaurants
Community solar provider Ampion Renewable Energy is partnering with The Wendy’s Company to help Wendy’s restaurants source renewable energy. Nearly 100 company-operated restaurants and nearly 40 franchise restaurants in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts are now enrolled in Ampion+, a product that helps organizations reduce energy costs and secure Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) that substantiate […]
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Distributed Energy
Microgrids Take Major Role for Reliability, Resiliency
An array of technologies, both thermal and renewable, are being used in the design of microgrids, supporting distributed power generation across several sectors. The use of microgrids to provide reliable power for critical infrastructure is growing, and these off-grid installations also are becoming more prevalent as part of commercial and industrial (C&I) enterprises and residential […]
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Hybrid Power
Commercial, Industrial Sites Embrace Innovation for New Generation
The importance of a reliable and resilient power supply continues to grow, and so does the need to control energy costs. That’s why more institutions want power systems that support operational efficiency
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Solar
Technology Advancements Support Distributed Solar Generation
Upgraded equipment, new software, and innovations to serve both residential, and commercial and industrial customers are changing the solar power industry. Decentralized power generation continues to grow
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Press Releases
Honeywell and Arcadis join forces to help commercial building owners accelerate their efforts to reduce energy and carbon impact
Atlanta – May 17, 2023 – Honeywell and Arcadis have today announced a collaboration to provide tools and services that help optimize energy use and carbon emissions in commercial buildings worldwide. With an initial focus on five projects in various locations worldwide, the companies will jointly offer a range of end-to-end solutions to help clients […]
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Interview
The POWER Interview: Energy Storage for Commercial, Residential Electrification
Energy storage systems (ESS) are expanding far beyond the batteries being deployed at power plants, at substations, in microgrids, or at locations along the power grid to support the electricity transmission and distribution network. Systems for commercial and industrial enterprises, and increasingly by homeowners for residential use, are helping lead the expansion of energy storage. […]
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Distributed Energy
Reliability, Resiliency, Cost, and Climate Driving C&I Power Systems
Commercial and industrial (C&I) entities want to ensure they have electricity when they need it. Businesses also are looking at sustainability, decarbonization, and control of their energy costs as factors
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Solar
The POWER Interview: How Solar Can Solve the C&I Power Puzzle
Commercial and industrial (C&I) enterprises rely on their power supply. Many facilities, such as hospitals, federal institutions, and military bases—those considered mission critical—have long been at the forefront of finding solutions to keep their lights on. In today’s world, the need for reliable and resilient power is critical for a wide range of industries. Uninterrupted […]
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News
Positive Signs Support Solar Sector
Government support, lower costs, and technology advancements are among the bright spots as rapid growth continues. Solar power has long been part of the global push for renewable energy, and power industry
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Microgrid
How Commercial and Industrial Facilities Benefit from On-Site Power
Commercial and industrial companies can reap many rewards by taking a more hands-on approach in sourcing power. Incorporating solar, wind, and other forms of on-site generation—including combined heat and
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Press Releases
Freedom Solar Set to Install Solar at Ben E. Keith Beverage Distribution Centers in Texas
AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 5, 2021) — Austin-based Freedom Solar, the leading turnkey solar energy installer in Texas and the longest-existing residential and commercial solar power provider in the state, today announced it has contracted with Fort Worth-based food and beverage distributor Ben E. Keith Company to perform major solar energy installations at their Austin and […]
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Commentary
Overcoming Challenges on Energy Flexibility
By Aurelien Guichard Manager, Arthur D. Little As we near the close of 2020, companies are under greater pressure to source more energy flexibility to ensure security of supply as renewables and other “green” alternatives shift the energy mix. From board rooms to investors to social media, the decisions companies are making and the approaches […]
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Press Releases
GridBeyond Launches Free Tool to Calculate Value of Energy Flexibility
Houston, TX – November 4, 2020 – GridBeyond, a leader in intelligent energy technology, has released a free online tool for use within the commercial and industrial industry – the Energy Opportunity Calculator. The tool enables industrial and commercial businesses to calculate how much money they could earn and save through demand response and energy […]
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Renewables
[VIDEO] POWER Insights: Finding the Best Solar Power System
Direct Solar America is a solar energy brokerage. The company helps customers find and install the best available solar energy system, working with both residential and commercial and industrial clients. It’s a question often posed to POWER: What is the best solar energy system for my home or business? In this edition of POWER’s Insights […]
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News
Company’s Mission: A Clean Energy Building, and Living Laboratory
Embracing sustainability is more than a slogan for Delta Electronics (Americas); it’s defined by the company’s headquarters building. The site incorporates Delta’s own technologies to promote energy
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Press Releases
Scale Microgrid Solutions Announces Equity Commitment of up to $300 Million from Warburg Pincus
Ridgewood, NJ – January 27, 2020 – Scale Microgrid Solutions (“SMS”), a leading distributed clean energy and microgrid platform, todayannounced that it has secured an equity commitment of up to $300 million from Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing. Founded in 2016, SMS is a vertically integrated distributed energy company […]
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News
The POWER Interview: CleanSpark’s Bryan Huber Talks Microgrids, C&I Installations
Commercial and industrial (C&I) sites increasingly are looking for ways to increase the reliability and resiliency of their power supply, along with controlling their energy costs. These C&I projects include distribution centers, data centers, office parks, hospitals, college campuses, and also military bases. CleanSpark, a San Diego, California–based technology company which specializes in the optimized […]
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O&M
Sustainable from the Start: Tech Company a Model of Efficient Power Management
OWC is known in the tech field for its computer hardware. It’s also known for its on-campus power generation, which sets it apart from others in the high-tech field, showcasing a commitment embraced by the
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Solar
Can C&I Customers Lead the Energy Storage Revolution?
The private sector is traditionally known as a driver of innovation, so it may be surprising to some people that many businesses have only recently begun to consider advanced energy technologies. Looking at