Smart Energy Decisions Research Center

Energy Efficiency - April 21, 2023

Smart Energy Decisions 2022 Sustainability Report

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 4/21/2023
Source: Smart Energy Decisions
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

Smart Energy Decisions celebrated Earth Week with the release of its second annual Sustainability Report, demonstrating a continued commitment to progress on initiatives across three key sustainability sectors: environmental, social, and governance.

Sourcing Renewables - May 24, 2023

Top 5 Energy Trends for 2023

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 5/24/2023
Author: By Enel
Source: Enel
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

In “Top 5 Energy Trends for 2023,” experts from Enel offer insight into critical energy themes, including capturing the value of the Inflation Reduction Act, competing for clean energy amid increasing demand, responding to stakeholder pressure to decarbonize, and more.

Sourcing Renewables - May 17, 2023

Alternative Clean Fuels for Decarbonization: Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) & Green Hydrogen

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 5/17/2023
Source: Ameresco
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

The urgent need to develop alternatives to fossil gas is underscored on a near-daily basis. To achieve ambitious decarbonization goals set forth, alternative fuels need to scale quickly. Read the latest report from Ameresco to learn more about emerging alternatives to fossil gas – including green hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG).

GHG Emissions - May 14, 2023

Wendy's 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 5/14/2023
Source: The Wendy's Company
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

The Wendy's Company 2022 Corporate Responsibility report details significant progress against the three key pillars of the Company's Good Done Right ESG strategy: Food, People and Footprint. The report reflects milestones on Wendy's® journey to drive positive change, including setting new goals to cut GHG emissions.

May 12, 2023

Microsoft's 2022 Environmental Sustainability Report

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 5/12/2023
Source: Microsoft

Microsoft’s 2022 Environmental Sustainability Report features a look at a company focused on getting its own house in order and delivering on its sustainability commitments.

May 10, 2023

Bloomberg 2022 Impact Report

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 5/10/2023
Source: Bloomberg

Bloomberg LP presents its 2022 Impact Report, which outlines how the company continues to address climate change through its operations and products, philanthropy and collaborations with partners and industry peers.

Sourcing Renewables - April 28, 2023

Insights from the June 2022 Renewable Energy Forum/Summer

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 4/28/2023
Source: Smart Energy Decisions
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

As we look forward to the next edition of the Renewable Energy Forum, June 5-7 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, let's take a look back at the June 2022 Renewable Energy Forum. This Insights report, part of our continuing series, offers a recap of selected general sessions to give you an idea of how buyers and suppliers came together to share ideas on best practices in renewable energy sourcing.

GHG Emissions - April 17, 2023

3 Steps to Begin Breaking Your Dependence on Fossil Fuels

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 4/17/2023
Source: Ameresco
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

As aggressive climate plans prompt states like California to call for reduced emissions, organizations are increasingly shifting their business goals to include a reduction of reliance on fossil fuels. But, as this FAQ from Ameresco shows, in order to successfully achieve these goals, some key considerations must be taken into account.

Distributed Energy Resources - April 14, 2023

2022 State of Vehicle Fleet Electrification

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 4/14/2023
Source: Smart Energy Decisions
Primary Topic: Distributed Energy Resources

Smart Energy Decisions presents the second State of Vehicle Fleet Electrification to explore key dynamics driving the transition to electrified commercial fleets.

Energy Efficiency - April 5, 2023

Financial Considerations for Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Type: Article
Date Published: 4/5/2023
Source: Constellation
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

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.