Smart Energy Decisions Research Center

Microgrids - May 9, 2022

Revolutionizing the Supply Chain: Resiliency and Microgrids

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 5/9/2022
Source: Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions
Primary Topic: Microgrids

Today’s retail supply chain is more interactive, digitally connected and networked than ever before. But a single unplanned break in the cycle due to a power outage can have a ripple effect – disrupting operations, creating losses, and compromising contracts as well as customer relationships. “Revolutionizing the Supply Chain: Resiliency and Microgrids” from Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions breaks down how microgrids can help retailers, suppliers, manufacturing facilities and transportation ports maximize uptime and achieve the energy resiliency they need.

Sourcing Renewables - May 4, 2022

How Leading Companies Decarbonize Using Renewables

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 5/4/2022
Source: Enel Green Power
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

Companies in a variety of industries are setting decarbonization targets and investing in renewables. However, brands have unique decarbonization strategies and go differently about their renewable energy purchases and partnerships. In this report from Enel Green Power, find out from leading brands in their industries how to make the best of your decarbonization strategy.

Distributed Energy Resources - April 25, 2022

Understand Smart EV Load Management

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 4/25/2022
Source: Enel X eMobility
Primary Topic: Distributed Energy Resources

As the number of electric vehicles increases, managing new EV loads will be critical for ensuring grid stability for businesses and consumers alike. To provide benefits to communities, utilities are offering various programs to integrate electric vehicle loads cost-effectively and efficiently. This eBook from Enel X provides an in-depth look at the various utility programs available to fleets and commercial properties.

April 20, 2022

Destination: Net Zero – Moving the needle towards carbon neutral

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 4/18/2022
Source: Ameresco

Companies around the world are under pressure to commit to climate action. In this white paper from Ameresco, learn how innovative solutions are accelerating a cleaner, decarbonized future. This guide outlines a step‑by‑step process for corporate leaders to address growing concerns from a variety of stakeholders, and many of the all-too-common internal obstacles to planning and implementing net zero programs.

Distributed Energy Resources - April 11, 2022

Supplier Spotlight - The Future of EV Fleets: Overcoming Challenges for Unparalleled Benefits

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 4/11/2022
Source: eIQ Mobility
Primary Topic: Distributed Energy Resources

Vehicle fleet electrification can be a major part of meeting emissions reduction goals. But it is not easy. In this Supplier Spotlight, eIQ Mobility explores current market trends and solutions for a successful transition to electrified fleets.

April 6, 2022

Roadmap to Sustainability: Does Your Business Have a Plan in Place?

Type: Article
Date Published: 4/6/2022
Source: Constellation

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.

March 30, 2022

Sustainability @ Bucknell Update

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 3/30/2022
Source: Bucknell University

In its latest Sustainability Update, Bucknell University's Office of Sustainability reports on recent progress, including exceeding three targets of its Climate Action Plan, an update on Campus-wide sustainability projects, and a Carbon Footprint Inventory Assessment Update.

March 16, 2022

Smart Energy Decisions' 2021 Sustainability Report

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 3/16/2022
Source: Smart Energy Decisions

With the release of SED's 2021 Sustainability Report, we are proud to be the first energy-focused business-to-business media company to demonstrate a commitment to progress across three key sustainability sectors: environmental, social, and governance.

March 7, 2022

Flexible demand: A smart way to save on energy

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 3/7/2022
Source: NRG Energy

An emerging energy concept, flexible demand utilizes smart technologies and an inherent knowledge of a company’s energy usage to generate cost-savings and efficiency improvements in a tactical, non-disruptive manner. In this white paper from NRG Energy, learn more about how flexible demand can have a positive impact on your business's bottom line.

March 3, 2022

Profiles in Partnership: Mainspring & SED: Using Webinars to Generate Leads for New Technologies

Type: Case Study
Date Published: 3/4/2022
Source: Mainspring

After developing its new fuel-agnostic and modular linear generator in stealth mode for the better part of a decade, Mainspring selected Smart Energy Decisions to partner with on a webinar to promote its new message.