Smart Energy Decisions Research Center

GHG Emissions - November 9, 2020

Finding Balance: The Yin and Yang of Sustainable Energy Management

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 11/9/2020
Source: Calpine Energy Solutions
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

The challenge of harmonizing opposing forces should be familiar to corporate energy managers. As this presentation from Calpine notes, for years, they have been tasked with balancing the yin of fragmented market rules and extreme price volatility with the yang of disciplined governance and management practices.

Distributed Energy Resources - November 4, 2020

Driving Resiliency Through Your Organization's Energy Infrastructure

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 11/4/2020
Source: Ameresco
Primary Topic: Distributed Energy Resources

Organizations are viewing energy reliability in a new light as power outages impact business and new innovations come to market. This white paper from Ameresco explores ways to leverage energy infrastructure in order to improve energy resilience and minimize the adverse impacts of major events.

Distributed Energy Resources - October 29, 2020

Preparing for the Energy Transition, Part 2: Long-Term Decarbonization Strategies

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 10/29/2020
Source: Shell Energy
Primary Topic: Distributed Energy Resources

A low-carbon future will require a wide scope of technical capabilities, regulatory expertise, and market savvy. Integrating products for a total solution and maximum cost reduction will be a key challenge. This white paper from Shell Energy provides actionable steps and forward-looking insights for businesses and enterprises preparing to meet the energy standards of tomorrow.

Sourcing Renewables - October 21, 2020

Insights from the 2020 Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum - Summer Edition

Type: Presentation
Date Published: 10/21/2020
Source: Smart Energy Decisions
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

As we look forward to the winter edition of the Virtual Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum, December 7-11, let's take a look back at our summer VRESF. This Insights report, part of our continuing series, offers a recap of each general session to give you the flavor of this thought-provoking and actionable content.

Sourcing Renewables - October 19, 2020

Integrated Renewable Energy - A Simpler Renewable Solution

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 10/19/2020
Source: AEP Energy
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

Today, organizations are looking to integrate clean energy commitments as part of their business plans. This white paper from AEP Energy's Customer Insights explores how to easily reach ESG sustainability goals with an Integrated Renewable Energy solution.

October 16, 2020

How to Engage Your Supply Chain in Sustainability

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 10/16/2020
Source: Edison Energy

Companies are continuously looking for innovative ways to future-proof their business and advance their goals. In this white paper from Edison Energy, see how integrating sustainability into their supply chain strategy has proven to be a pragmatic yet impactful approach.

Sourcing Renewables - October 14, 2020

Preparing for the Energy Transition, Part 1: Immediate Steps For C&I Facilities

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 10/14/2020
Source: Shell Energy
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

Many of today’s commercial and industrial facilities seek smart, scalable plans for the energy transition. This white paper from Shell Energy outlines four strategies that businesses can take now to start greening their operations on the path to long-term decarbonization.

Distributed Energy Resources - September 28, 2020

No Capital Needed: Your Guide to No-Cost Energy Projects

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 9/28/2020
Source: Enel X
Primary Topic: Distributed Energy Resources

Today’s commercial and industrial energy consumers can reduce energy costs and earn incentive payments by using distributed energy resources (DERs) like battery storage, backup generators, or solar-plus-storage. However, few have the capital or resources to purchase, install, and upgrade DERs to take advantage of these opportunities. In this eBook from Enel X, learn more about the business case for DERs

Sourcing Renewables - September 21, 2020

Retail Suppliers are Changing the Game for Renewable Energy Buyers

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 9/21/2020
Source: Energy Edge
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

Retail electricity suppliers are changing the game for corporate renewable energy buyers by eliminating many of the challenges that have made buying renewable energy difficult for some. This white paper from Energy Edge explores in detail the various products and solutions being offered, and the challenges associated with evaluating and comparing these offers to renewable PPAs.

Sourcing Renewables - September 11, 2020

Being an Energy Superhero in Challenging Times: Maximizing Value through Active Retail Portfolio Management

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 9/11/2020
Source: Customer First Renewables
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

With climate imperatives and corporate ambition growing, energy and sustainability leads have become key players in reducing their organization's carbon emissions and transitioning to decarbonized supply. In this white paper, CustomerFirst Renewables shows how these leads can achieve superhero status by maximizing value and savings that can support their organization and help fund sustainability and other critical initiatives.