Smart Energy Decisions Research Center

September 22, 2021

Kroger's 2021 ESG Report

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 9/22/2021
Source: The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which encompasses topics and long-term targets in three pillars: People (Social), Planet (Environmental), and Systems (Governance).

September 10, 2021

How to Unlock Hidden Value With Solar, Storage and EV Charging

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 9/10/2021
Source: Enel X

The power grid is changing and adding more renewable energy. To help in this transition, businesses can participate in grid programs that reward you for flexible energy use. In this eBook from Enel X, find out how businesses can earn new revenue with assets like batteries and electric vehicle (EV) charging. You’ll also learn about the available value streams, and why combining multiple assets creates more value.

Energy Efficiency - September 8, 2021

Sustainability from the Ground Up: Infusing the Energy Transition into Your Company’s Work

Type: Presentation
Date Published: 9/8/2021
Source: Apex Clean Energy
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

Buying clean power or building a sustainable headquarters will signal to your customers—and your employees—that your company walks the talk on its values. But through smaller steps that also move the needle, as explored in this new piece from Apex Clean Energy, every corporation can play a part in the shift to a sustainable future for all.

August 30, 2021

Insights from the 2021 Summer Edition of the Virtual Renewable Energy Forum

Type: Presentation
Date Published: 8/30/2021
Source: Smart Energy Decisions

As we look forward to bringing our community back together in person for the Renewable Energy Forum/Winter Edition in December, we present Insights from the 2021 Summer Edition of the RE Forum. Explore these session recaps for thought-provoking content and the spirit of collaboration that is a hallmark of Smart Energy Decisions events.

Distributed Energy Resources - August 23, 2021

The State of Vehicle Fleet Electrification

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 8/23/2021
Source: Smart Energy Decisions
Primary Topic: Distributed Energy Resources

Smart Energy Decisions presents The State of Vehicle Fleet Electrification, a first-of-its-kind study to explore key dynamics driving the transition to electrified commercial fleets. Sponsored by NRG Energy, survey results reveal drivers and barriers experienced as organizations advance toward electrification. See how your journey to fleet electrification compares to other organizations.

Solar - August 11, 2021

BOSS (Black Owners of Solar Services) Policy Brief

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 8/11/2021
Source: BOSS (Black Owners of Solar Services)
Primary Topic: Solar

The mission of BOSS (Black Owners of Solar Services) is to combine and leverage the collective power of its members to lead actionable solutions for sustained access to equitable opportunities in clean energy production, distribution, and storage for Black-owned businesses. In this Policy Brief, BOSS provides an overview of national policy developments and opportunities that will galvanize a more equitable clean energy economy where Black-owned businesses are central to helping America reach its climate resilience goals.

Sourcing Renewables - August 9, 2021

Beyond Price: What Else to Consider When Committing to a Renewable Energy Project

Type: Article
Date Published: 8/9/2021
Source: Apex Clean Energy
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

Renewable energy projects offer myriad benefits to our climate and communities alike. Although power purchasers focus on the amount of energy procured, other project benefits offer the opportunity to align your organization’s vision and mission with its investment. In "Beyond Price" from Apex Clean Energy, you’ll learn how these additional attributes become an opportunity to communicate your organization’s values and priorities.

GHG Emissions - August 6, 2021

The Home Depot ESG Report: 5 Takeaways

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 8/6/2021
Source: The Home Depot
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

With the release of its 2021 ESG Report, The Home Depot reported a 22% reduction in carbon intensity while at the same time growing the business by nearly 20%. Additional progress for the year included LED lighting upgrades, participation in demand mitigation programs, and expanded use of fuel cells and solar power. This excerpted report features "5 Takeaways" The Home Depot learned while navigating a year unlike any other.

Distributed Energy Resources - July 26, 2021

New eBook: Maximize EV Charging Savings

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 7/26/2021
Source: Enel X
Primary Topic: Distributed Energy Resources

As more businesses, utilities and drivers start to make investments into EVs and EV charging, the return on investment with smart EV charging is increasingly becoming more lucrative. "How to Maximize EV Charging ROI," a new eBook from Enel X, provides tools for evaluating EV charging investments and highlights breaking down costs associated with EV charging, taking advantage of incentives to cut costs, and new savings opportunities with smart charging technology.

July 23, 2021

2021 Better Buildings Progress Report

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 7/23/2021
Source: Better Buildings, U.S. Department of Energy

The 2021 Better Buildings Progress Report outlines the progress and collaboration of Better Buildings partners, which represent more than 30 of the country’s Fortune 100 companies, 12 of the top 25 U.S. employers, 12% of the U.S. manufacturing energy footprint, and 13% of total commercial building space, as well as 17 federal agencies, eight national laboratories, and more than 80 states and local governments.