Rays of Hope for 2017

Thu, 01/05/2017 - 11:40

Donald Trump’s picks for his cabinet and advisors created a climate denier’s dream team, and their promises to renege on the Paris Climate Agreement and dismantle the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency are firing up the global Green movement big time.

An Efficiency Game Changer

Mon, 01/09/2017 - 09:05

When I talk to our customers, it’s clear that many of them share the same top priority about electricity: when they flip the switch, the lights go on. Yet, I’ve learned that what happens behind the scenes – and what affects the service those customers see every day – is much more complex.

New Handbook Helps Texas Homeless Youth Understand Legal Rights

Thu, 12/08/2016 - 07:00

In a joint pro bono effort, Weatherford, Texas Appleseed and Baker & McKenzie partnered to create The Texas Homeless Youth Handbook, a guide to help homeless youth better understand their legal rights, responsibilities and resources. Texas will be the fourth state in the U.S. to have this particular resource, found at www.homelessyouth.org.

Green Charge: How Energy Storage Can Support Your Sustainability Efforts

Wed, 01/18/2017 - 12:25

Commercial and industrial organizations can benefit from adding energy storage to their sustainability plans, from increasing the use of renewables and adding resilience to cutting demand charges and supporting the grid.

Four Strong Winds: First US Offshore Wind Project Launches

Wed, 01/04/2017 - 09:00

As the public learned of the recent opening of America’s first offshore wind power project, many wondered why it took so long?

FCA US Debuts Chrysler Portal Concept at CES 2017: Next-generation Family Transportation Designed by Millennials for Millennials

Tue, 01/03/2017 - 16:40

When it came to thinking about the future of family transportation, FCA US called upon the people who will own and live with such a vehicle – millennials working inside the company’s design and engineering functions – to collaborate on ideas.

Use Energy Efficient Compressors to Attain LEED Certification

Wed, 01/04/2017 - 07:55

According a U.S. Energy Information Administration report released in October, manufacturing energy consumption increased between 2010 and 2014 for the first time in almost a decade. Prior to 2014, energy consumption in manufacturing industries had been steadily decreasing since 2002. But companies still have incentive to become energy efficient. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification helps buildings keep their net environmental impact low in all phases of development, from construction to operation. Installing an Atlas Copco energy efficient compressor is just one way manufacturers can work toward achieving this status.

Consumers Energy to Finish Installing Upgraded Meters in 2017

Tue, 01/03/2017 - 08:00

From Mackinaw City to Monroe, Consumers Energy will have installed 1.8 million new meters across Michigan by the end of 2017. The completion of the five-year statewide project will allow electric customers to track their energy usage more closely online and identify ways to save energy and money.

Duke Energy and the Environment

Thu, 12/29/2016 - 09:10

At Duke Energy, we are proud of our commitment to the environment and our communities. We don’t just work here, we live here and we want to make Florida an even better place to live.

Land Conservation, Wildlife Habitat to Benefit from Nearly $1.4 Million from Duke Energy

Wed, 12/28/2016 - 14:45