The solar energy array powering MGM Resorts in Las Vegas

The resort operator is using Estuary Power’s newly completed Escape Solar and Storage Project to power its electricity needs on the Strip and support its renewable energy goals.

By Jenna Graber • Jan. 29, 2026

Prime Data Centers uses closed-loop air and liquid cooling to earn Energy Star certifications

The Dallas-based developer and operator is one of a growing group of tech companies looking to reduce data centers’ impacts on the environment and customer energy bills.

By Brian Martucci • Jan. 27, 2026

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Leveraging energy efficiency to create asset value

By optimizing building and systems efficiency, facilities managers can move beyond saving money to become value creators.  

By Facilities Dive staff

Sam Altman-backed Exowatt launches arm to power data centers with clean energy

The company said ExoRise will use its proprietary solar and battery technology in remote locations with good solar exposure to serve data centers.

By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 27, 2026

Energy savings to push electrification forward in 2026 despite federal headwinds

To save money, increase resiliency and meet state and local mandates, building operators continue to switch to electric systems, experts say in Facility Dive's 2026 outlook on electrification.

By Joe Burns • Jan. 26, 2026

Appliance efficiency standards generated $330B in business savings, over 10 years, analysis shows

The federal government’s energy efficiency standards are now at risk, says the Appliance Standards Awareness Project.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 23, 2026

New Jersey governor orders state to accelerate solar, storage and virtual power plants

The virtual power plant initiative ordered by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who was sworn in Tuesday, would be administered by electric distribution utilities and third-party suppliers in the state.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 22, 2026

Google inks PPAs to power data centers with carbon-free energy

The power purchase agreements with Clearway Energy Group will provide power to Google’s data centers in Missouri, Texas and West Virginia.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 21, 2026

Google sees CO2 batteries as large-scale way to store renewable energy

The batteries would provide data center backup power on a much larger scale than lithium-ion batteries do now, the company said.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 20, 2026

Extreme cold put heat pumps to the test — and they passed, Elephant Energy CEO says

Performance is tied to proper installation of the technology, which can be complex, D.R. Richardson says.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 16, 2026

GGP says it cut energy costs by 30% at Texas mall

The Woodlands Mall became the flagship site for the real estate giant’s peak demand reduction initiative, which helps it avoid utility demand charges during periods of high demand.

By Brian Martucci • Updated Jan. 16, 2026

Illinois sets 3-GW energy storage target, requires utilities to develop virtual power plants

The law incentivizes new energy resources and expands help for businesses to lower their energy use, among other things.   

By Robert Walton • Jan. 12, 2026

Honeywell to upgrade Fort Benning lighting, building controls

The modernization project will strengthen the military installation’s infrastructure and operational readiness while reducing power demand and energy waste, the U.S. Army says.

By Joe Burns • Jan. 7, 2026

Federal agencies look to performance contracts as energy efficiency aid shrinks

Agencies are authorized by statute to use energy performance contracts to make efficiency upgrades with little up-front cost, the National Lab of the Rockies says.

By Joe Burns • Jan. 7, 2026

Infrared sensing touted for preventing building leaks, heat loss

The technology offers a practical way to identify temperature anomalies and loss, researchers say

By Joe Burns • Jan. 5, 2026

Where new 2026 recycling and waste laws are taking effect

Some laws in Illinois, New York and other states could impact how facilities manage certain types of waste. 

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 5, 2026

Home efficiency upgrades could offset data center loads while creating jobs: report

A report from AnnDyl shows significant potential benefits for local grids, employment and utility ratepayers when data center companies invest in residential energy efficiency.

By Brian Martucci • Dec. 23, 2025

How heat pumps are transforming high-performance facilities

The transition to heat pumps is underway across energy-intensive facilities like hospitals and airports, demonstrating that this technology is operationally feasible and economically sound.

By Ned Greene • Dec. 22, 2025

Whole Foods to launch in-store food waste infrastructure

The specialty grocer will be the first to deploy Mill Industries’ automated, on-site food recycling technology.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 18, 2025

DOE rescinds national definition of a zero-emissions building

The definition, which set discretionary standards for energy efficiency, on-site emissions and electricity consumption from clean energy sources, does not align with administration priorities, the agency said.

By Joe Burns • Dec. 12, 2025

New York targets power sector carbon allowances in proposed climate regulations

The amendments would reduce the annual budget of CO2 allowances through 2037, including the number of voluntary renewable energy purchases. 

By Diana DiGangi • Dec. 11, 2025

Building performance standards offer opportunity to add value

Even if a jurisdiction isn’t yet requiring energy or emission reductions, many are planning to, so building operators should act now, an expert says.

By Joe Burns • Dec. 11, 2025

Amazon targets carbon emission cuts at grocery fulfillment centers

The e-commerce giant recorded a 15% reduction at three sites in a pilot deployment of Trane Technologies’ BrainBox AI tool, which it plans to deploy nationally.

By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 9, 2025

Heat pumps perform well in older buildings: German study

The findings support other analyses showing building owners can reduce energy consumption and cost by replacing inefficient HVAC systems with heat pumps.

By Brian Martucci • Dec. 8, 2025

New York requires greenhouse gas emissions reporting from waste facilities

The rule would apply to facilities like landfills, incinerators and anaerobic digesters, as well as waste-to-energy facilities and fueling infrastructure. It comes as the federal government scales back its own reporting program.

By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 5, 2025

Honeywell, Minnesota county partner to improve ice rink efficiency

A project in Ramsey County, Minnesota, will add refrigerant detection, replace HVAC systems and upgrade controls to help manage the challenges that come with ice rinks. 

By Joe Burns • Nov. 26, 2025