Smart Energy Decisions Research Center

July 9, 2023

Microsoft Carbon Removal: Observations from our Third Year

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 7/10/2023
Source: Microsoft

Microsoft presents its third Carbon Removal update to the lessons observed and learned through the company's efforts (alongside other companies) to establish a robust, worldwide carbon removal market.

GHG Emissions - June 23, 2023

Better Climate Challenge Road Show

Type: Case Study
Date Published: 6/23/2023
Author: By Better Buildings
Source: Better Buildings
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge is here! Hop in the EV and hit the open road with the DOE team. For Season One, energy experts visited Nashville, TN to see how partners Nissan, Chemours, and Whirlpool are working to reduce their emissions by 50% within 10 years. Watch the full series and be sure to scroll through the photo gallery for a peek behind the scenes!

GHG Emissions - June 21, 2023

Profiting From Energy Flexibility

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 6/21/2023
Source: Enel
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

Volatile energy prices are undoubtedly contributing to increasing operational costs. Organizations are calling out for a solution that not only reduces their energy costs and emissions but enables them to unlock the full potential of their energy infrastructure. Grid operators are paying organizations for energy flexibility, and you may already have this flexibility in your operations. In this new eBook from Enel, “Profiting From Energy Flexibility,” discover why grid operators pay organizations for energy flexibility, how to leverage flexibility with minimal disruption to core operations, where you may already have flexibility in your operations, and popular methods to profit from flexibility.

GHG Emissions - June 14, 2023

U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 6/14/2023
Source: Department of Energy
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

The DOE prepared the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap to identify key actions that enable successful market adoption of clean hydrogen technologies in support of a net-zero GHG emission economy by 2050. Read this report to explore key actions that enable successful market adoption of clean hydrogen in support of a net-zero economy.

June 9, 2023

Renewable Energy Market Update

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 6/9/2023
Source: IEA (International Energy Agency)

Renewable power is on course to shatter more records as countries around the world speed up deployment. With the global energy crisis as a catalyst, solar PV and wind are set to lead the largest annual increase in new renewable capacity ever, according to a new report from IEA (International Energy Agency), "Renewable Energy Market Update."

Solar - June 7, 2023

Community Solar for the Retail Sector

Type: Case Study
Date Published: 6/7/2023
Source: Better Buildings, U.S. Department of Energy
Primary Topic: Solar

Investing in community solar has become a viable option for large companies looking to help spur the development of localized renewable energy, while also making progress toward their own climate and social equity goals. The "Community Solar for the Retail Sector" fact sheet from Better Buildings explains how retailers - including Starbucks, Kohl's, and Walmart - can benefit while also supporting clean, local energy.

Energy Efficiency - June 2, 2023

Data + Analytics: Connecting Energy Usage to Your Business Goals

Type: Article
Date Published: 6/5/2023
Source: Constellation
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

In recent years, companies have developed a greater understanding of how important it is to manage their energy usage. This article from Constellation explores how, with a strategic approach, they can be proactive in reducing their carbon footprints to promote both savings and sustainability.

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.