Smart Energy Decisions Research Center

Microgrids - May 6, 2020

Rapid Microgrid Deployments for Emergency Preparedness: Powering field hospitals for COVID-19 and beyond

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 5/6/2020
Source: Bloom Energy
Primary Topic: Microgrids

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to overwhelm the country’s existing healthcare system, the need for additional hospital capacity – specifically, more beds – is palpable. In this white paper, Bloom Energy shows how they are rapidly deploying fuel cell-based microgrids to power existing and temporary hospitals while they care for COVID-19 patients.

Energy Efficiency - May 4, 2020

Virtual Innovation Summit: Climate Action in the Energy Capital of the World

Type: Presentation
Date Published: 5/5/2020
Author: By Lara Cottingham, City of Houston
Source: Smart Energy Decisions
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

As part of our continuing series of 2020 Virtual Innovation Summit keynotes, Lara Cottingham, chief sustainability officer for the City of Houston presents Climate Action in the Energy Capital of the World.

Distributed Energy Resources - April 29, 2020

Virtual Innovation Summit: The Future of Distributed Generation

Type: Presentation
Date Published: 4/29/2020
Author: By Jacob Steubing, Goldman Sachs Renewable Power
Source: Goldman Sachs Renewable Power
Primary Topic: Distributed Energy Resources

Smart Energy Decisions presents this 2020 Virtual Innovation Summit executive interview, "The Future of Distributed Generation" with Jacob Steubing, vice president at Goldman Sachs Renewable Power.

Energy Efficiency - April 22, 2020

Virtual Innovation Summit Keynote: The Evolution of Energy Management at Celanese

Type: Presentation
Date Published: 4/22/2020
Author: By David Reid, Celanese
Source: Celanese
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

Smart Energy Decisions is proud to present a 2020 Virtual Innovation Summit keynote presentation from David Reid, Global Energy and Productivity Leader at Celanese.

April 20, 2020

Networked Lighting Controls: Your Start to Smart Buildings

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 4/20/2020
Source: EMC

As we move towards smart buildings and a smarter world, more technologies have become available to manage our built environments. But which ones do we choose? "Networked Lighting Controls: Your Start to Smart Buildings" from EMC explores ways to integrate building- or enterprise-level controls, automation, zoning, measuring, monitoring and more into your business.

April 13, 2020

2019 Distributed Energy Forum Insights

Type: Presentation
Date Published: 4/13/2020
Source: Smart Energy Decisions

As we look forward to our 2nd annual Distributed Energy Forum, set for September 21-25, 2020 as a virtual event, let's look back at our inaugural DE Forum in 2019 for insights and actionable content.

April 8, 2020

SED Profiles in Partnership: BuildingOS & Smart Energy Decisions

Type: Case Study
Date Published: 4/8/2020
Source: BuildingOS

BuildingOS, an Acuity Brands technology, wants to provide customers with the tools they need to access, visualize, and act on energy information that matters. Their challenge: how to get the message out to qualified potential customers.

Demand Management - March 25, 2020

Report: 2020 State of Demand-Side Energy Management in North America

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 3/25/2020
Source: CPower
Primary Topic: Demand Management

Last year, nearly 2,000 organizations nationwide downloaded the State of Demand-Side Energy Management in North America book by CPower’s energy experts. This year, CPower picks up where they left off with a market-by-market analysis of the issues, trends, and regulations organizations like yours should understand in 2020 to make better decisions about your energy use and spend.

Sourcing Renewables - March 23, 2020

White Paper: Enterprise Energy Strategies

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 3/23/2020
Source: Stem
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

Developing a comprehensive energy strategy is critical for brand reputation, expense management, sustainability, and risk mitigation. This white paper from Stem offers enterprise leaders in energy, operations, and facilities information about the changing energy landscape and leading-edge enterprise strategies for adapting and staying ahead.

Wind - March 16, 2020

U.S. Offshore Windpower Economic Impact Assessment

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 3/16/2020
Source: American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
Primary Topic: Wind

The U.S. offshore wind industry is set to deliver significant economic benefits over the next decade, according to the new report, U.S. Offshore Wind Power Economic Impact Assessment, released by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).