Smart Energy Decisions Research Center

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).

Sourcing Renewables - March 11, 2020

SED Profiles in Partnership: Cinemark, Schneider Electric, and AEP Energy

Type: Case Study
Date Published: 3/11/2020
Source: Cinemark, Schneider Electric, AEP Energy, Smart Energy Decisions
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

Cinemark recently signed a nine-year VPPA for 40 MW of wind power - enough to cover the energy needs of 120 of its theaters. The script for Cinemark's deal opens at the Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum.

February 28, 2020

Accelerate Philly Insights

Type: Presentation
Date Published: 2/28/2020
Source: Smart Energy Decisions

As we look forward to the Smart Energy Decisions Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum in Ponte Vedra, Florida, June 15-17, let's take a look back at our most recent event, Accelerate Philly.

GHG Emissions - February 26, 2020

EV100 Progress and Insights Annual Report 2020

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 2/26/2020
Source: The Climate Group
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

EV100 presents its Progress and Insights Report for 2020, highlighting the strength and progress of the campaign to have businesses switch their fleets to electric vehicles (EVs) and/or installing EV charging company-wide by 2030.

February 24, 2020

Sustainable Energy Strategy: How to Make the Business Case, Align Your Stakeholders, and Set Actionable Emissions Targets

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 2/24/2020
Author: By Enel X

As the climate crisis grows, businesses of all sizes are realizing the benefits of a climate action plan. Yet many companies don’t know where to begin.

Sourcing Renewables - February 17, 2020

2020 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 2/17/2020
Source: BloombergNEF
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

Over the past 10 extraordinary years, the United States has fundamentally overhauled how it produces, delivers and consumes energy. The 2020 edition of the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook – produced for the Business Council for Sustainable Energy by BloombergNEF – looks at the U.S. energy transformation of the past decade (2010 – 2019).

January 24, 2020

SED Profiles in Partnership: Sprint & Duke Energy Renewables

Type: Case Study
Date Published: 1/24/2020
Source: Sprint, Duke Energy Renewables, Smart Energy Decisions

Sprint's first RE deal, a VPPA for 173.3 MW of wind, signed with Duke Energy Renewables was the result of education received and relationships forged at the Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit. Read this case study to see how Sprint came to adopt a VPPA puppy.

January 15, 2020

Energy Market Outlook – What to expect in 2020 and beyond

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 1/15/2020
Author: By Enel X
Source: Enel X

Politics, regulations and extreme weather showed heightened influence over energy prices during the past decade – a trend sure to intensify with the 2020 elections and beyond. The 2020 Energy Market Outlook from Enel X provides actionable insights on regional supply and demand pressures, regulation, and energy innovation.

Sourcing Renewables - January 6, 2020

Insights from SED’s 2019 Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum

Type: Presentation
Date Published: 1/6/2020
Source: Smart Energy Decisions
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

As we look forward to the next Smart Energy Decisions event, the 2020 Innovation Summit in Houston, March 9-11, let’s look back at one of our signature events from 2019, the 4th Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum, which brought together large electric power users from commercial, industrial, institutional and government sectors, along with suppliers and utilities, all united in the goal to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy.

Sourcing Renewables - December 9, 2019

2019 State of Corporate Renewable Energy Sourcing

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 12/9/2019
Author: By Smart Energy Decisions Research
Source: Smart Energy Decisions
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

The third edition of Smart Energy Decisions' Corporate Renewable Energy Sourcing Study, sponsored by ENGIE, uncovers ways in which the industry continues to change and grow, as early adopters expand their use of renewable energy and new market entrants are attracted by novel methods of sourcing and more flexible contract terms.