Here are the Top 5 Energy Stories from April

5.) How a 400-Store Global Fashion Retailer Cut Energy Use by 15%

One global fashion retail chain – that operates in more than 50 countries – was searching for ways to minimize its energy use and improve its sustainability reporting. Learn how the company utilized Panoramic Power’s device level energy management solution to cut energy use 15 percent at 60 store locations worldwide. 

We recently sat down with several leaders from Direct Energy and our parent company Centrica to discuss several major trends shaping the industry including distributed energy, real-time data analytics and natural gas prices. Hear what they had to share in this video. 

3.) What is National Small Business Week?

National Small Business Week recognizes the important contributions made by America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners through a number of events across the country. We've put together three things to know about small businesses ahead of this year's celebration, which is scheduled to take place May 1 through May 7. 

Spring can bring some wild weather including storms, tornadoes, floods and more. Given the various threats, it’s important to ensure your business has a storm preparedness plan in place. We've compiled a few simple tips to help ensure your business is weather-ready.

1.) 5 Minutes with Direct Energy's Badar Khan

Last month, we caught up with Direct Energy President & CEO Badar Khan to get his take on a host of major industry developments — ranging from data analytics technology like Panoramic Power to some innovative remote solar projects. Watch our sit-down interview. 

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