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Blog posts tagged with "Constellation"
Reducing your Carbon Footprint with RECs and EFECs
While decarbonizing your organization's energy supply might seem daunting, there are a variety of options to consider. Your objectives should inform whether your plan focuses on renewable energy supply, supply from carbon-free non-renewable resources, or a combination of both. This article from Constellation continues its series exploring strategies to reduce your carbon footprint with a look at how to navigate energy solutions available to meet your overall environmental goals.
CVS Health Adds Two Renewables Projects
CVS Health announced it has entered into two agreements for the purchase of 264,000-megawatt hours' worth of zero-emission renewable energy.
Ceres Report: US Carbon Emissions Fell Slightly in 2022
The U.S. power sector recorded a marginal reduction of less than 1% in carbon emissions in 2022, according to an analysis of air emissions for the country's top 100 power producers.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 91 - Sustainability, Reliability, and Security While Managing Costs
At Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum, Michelle Lancaster, Microsoft’s Director of Global Sustainability Strategy and GTM, and Chuck Hanna, Vice President of National Accounts and Solutions Sales at Constellation, gave a keynote discussing how Microsoft is working with Constellation to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy reliability – all while managing costs.
A Business Guide to Procuring Offsite Renewable Energy
In the past five years, commercial and industrial customer purchases of offsite renewable energy projects have nearly doubled as companies race to implement carbon reduction and other goals. In this guide from Constellation, learn how to educate yourself on the process of procuring offsite renewable energy to ensure your project is successful and meets your goals.
4 Steps to Documenting Your Sustainability Plan
Creating a sustainability plan can help your company understand what environmental goals to pursue and document exactly how to progress toward those goals. In this white paper from Constellation, explore the benefits of having a sustainability plan and walk through the steps to create one.
ComEd Facilities Powered with Carbon-Free Energy
ComEd announced the company’s entire real estate portfolio is powered with 100% carbon-free energy.
Cook County, Illinois Signs Solar PPA
Cook County announced its first power purchase agreement for renewable energy for the municipality’s buildings.
Roadmap to Corporate Sustainability Goals
Consumers, employees, executives, and investors care about climate change more than ever. Their interest demands that companies respond proactively to climate change challenges by working toward reducing carbon emissions and, in time, committing to a journey to sustainability. For some, the journey might begin with gaining a better understanding of energy usage and patterns through analytics. Others might start by incorporating carbon-free energy sources, leveraging market tools to offset their carbon footprint, or by investing locally in renewable energy generation. Regardless of the approach, this sustainability guide from Constellation will help you learn how to incorporate the technology, products, and projects to plot your sustainability roadmap. Let's start your sustainability journey together.
CVS Health Signs 18 MW Solar Agreement
CVS Health announced an 18-megawatt agreement to purchase zero-emission, renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of its 147 CVS Health locations throughout Michigan.
Data + Analytics: Connecting Energy Usage to Your Business Goals
In recent years, companies have developed a greater understanding of how important it is to manage their energy usage. This article from Constellation explores how, with a strategic approach, they can be proactive in reducing their carbon footprints to promote both savings and sustainability.
Financial Considerations for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Selling the value of investing in energy efficiency across an organization, especially in competition for precious capital, can be a real challenge. As this article from Constellation explains, demonstrating the potential return on the investment (ROI) through long-term cost reduction plus a life cycle assessment of current infrastructure is paramount when valuing the overall return of an efficiency initiative.
Comcast to Source RE for New England Operations
Comcast announced an agreement to purchase 70 megawatts (MW) of renewable solar electricity for nearly half of its Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal operations across New England. The project will provide carbon-free electricity to Comcast’s Western New England Region headquarters in Berlin, NBC Sports in Stamford, and NBC CT in West Hartford.
State Farm Inks Deal for Illinois Solar
State Farm will soon be covering the entire annual electricity use of its corporate headquarters, operations center and other facilities in Bloomington, Ill., with 50 MW of solar energy.
4 steps to documenting your sustainability plan
Sustainability is top of mind for business leaders today. Creating a sustainability plan can help your company understand what environmental goals to pursue and document exactly how you will progress toward those goals. This report from Constellation explores the benefits of having a sustainability plan and walks through the steps to create one.
PPG to Add Solar at Michigan Plant
PPG announced a 1.5 MW agreement with Constellation that will help PPG purchase renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of its Adrian, Michigan automotive adhesives and sealants manufacturing facility beginning in 2024.
Energy Optimization Strategies - Going Beyond the LED
Organizations are increasingly more aware of their carbon footprint and environmental impact, stimulating the introduction of new corporate initiatives focused on achieving energy efficiency, sustainability, and resiliency goals. This report from Constellation explores behind-the-meter energy optimization, an area of renewed interest spurred by these initiatives.
How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are Changing the Energy Industry
The energy industry has been tapping into the innovative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to learn how to improve processes, ensure energy resiliency, and enhance the customer experience. In this report, Constellation explores AI's potential to improve the energy industry.
CVS Health Adds Renewable Energy
CVS Health announced a 15-year agreement with Constellation to purchase clean, renewable energy equivalent to the energy use of 309 CVS Health locations in Illinois and Ohio.
Chicago to Purchase Renewable Energy Starting in 2025
Chicago commits to purchase renewable energy for all City facilities and operations by 2025.
Constellation to Help Businesses Cut Carbon Footprints
Constellation announced it will provide 100% of its commercial and industrial customers with customized data to help them measure and reduce their carbon emissions impact
Sustainability Strategy: Two Ways to Decarbonize Natural Gas
Depending on your budget, your business can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with natural gas usage either indirectly through the purchase of carbon offsets or directly by switching to renewable natural gas (RNG). In this article from Constellation's Roadmap to Sustainability Series,
Bank of America Signs Solar Energy Agreement
Bank of America announced a 15-year, 160-MW agreement to purchase power and project-specific renewable energy certificates (RECs).
Roadmap to Sustainability: Does Your Business Have a Plan in Place?
While over 90% of executives in the U.S. believe that sustainability is important, only 60% of companies have a sustainability strategy in place. This article from Constellation shows why the time is right for companies to evaluate their sustainability strategy and provides a sample roadmap for businesses to follow.
Microsoft Launches Energy Matching Software
Microsoft announced it is partnering to develop an energy matching technology solution that allows customers to fully achieve their zero emissions goals.
Sheetz Enters Renewable Energy Agreement for Pennsylvania Operations
Sheetz, a family-owned and operated restaurant and convenience store chain, announced a long-term renewable supply agreement with Constellation to power nearly 70% of its Pennsylvania facilities with renewable energy.
Constellation Launches as Standalone Company
Constellation announced its launch as a standalone, publicly traded company following the completion of its separation from Exelon Corp.
Biogas: Another Part of the Sustainability Picture
Businesses with aggressive sustainability goals can aim for full 100 percent renewable status by considering different resources for powering their facilities, including an emerging resource: biogas. In this article, Constellation explains how biogas can significantly lower GHG emissions.
Giant Company to Power Pennsylvania Operations with Renewable Energy
The Giant Company, a Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based grocer, said it would enter into a long-term solar supply agreement to power its Pennsylvania operations including select stores, fuel stations, and perishable distribution centers.
PPG Inks Deal with 200 MW Solar Project
Global paint manufacturer PPG announced Oct. 12 a 10-year agreement it made to power its Carrollton, Texas, facility with energy from a 200 MW solar project.
