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Case Studies

Community Solar for the Retail Sector

Investing in community solar has become a viable option for large companies...

Incorporating the Better Plants Steam System In-Plant Training Into Corporate Training and Energy Management Best Practices

To uncover new energy efficiency opportunities, OxyChem hosted a Better Plants In-Plant...

Case Study: Meeting Building Energy Performance Standards at The Westory

Redevelopments to The Westory office building – originally opened in 1906 -...

Case Study: IBM and Lendlease Leverage Green Leasing as Tenants to Achieve Net-Zero

In this case study, the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the...

Case Study: PPA Production Volume Flexibility

Alberta-based TransAlta Corporation, a long-time developer and generator in Canada, the US,...

Fort Bragg – 50001 Ready Facility

The U.S. Army Garrison Fort Bragg in North Carolina handles critical missions,...

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

After developing its new fuel-agnostic and modular linear generator in stealth mode...

Enel Fleet Electrification Case Study

From micromobility to heavy-duty fleets, the transition to electrify everything has begun....

Ohio Public Schools Partner with EDP Renewables to Go Green

Three Ohio public school districts partnered with EDPR NA Distributed Generation to...

Siemens Dynamic VAV Optimization 1111 Broadway

Dynamic VAV Optimization (DVO) is helping owners and managers meet their HVAC...

First-Ever Peace REC Transaction Drives Renewable Energy Development in Africa

Microsoft recently executed the first-ever Peace Renewable Energy Credit (P-REC) transaction with...

Case Study: Superior Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) System Proven to Reduce Coronavirus

The onset of COVID-19 has upended businesses, educational institutions, stadiums, etc., challenging...

White Papers

Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Study

The Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Study, presented by the U.S. Department of...

Renewable Capacity Statistics 2024

Highlighting the continued progress achieved in the global energy transition, this latest...

Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy by 2050: A National Blueprint for the Buildings Sector

The U.S. Department of Energy led the development of a Blueprint that...

National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy

Developed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and U.S. Department...

Beyond Checking the Box – How to Create Business Value with Embedded Sustainability

Almost one-third (30%) of executives say they have made significant progress in...

NYC’s Green Economy Action Plan

In 2023, New York City committed to creating a comprehensive industry action...

Climate Action Plans and Emissions Reduction Plans Defined

A key milestone for Better Climate Challenge partners is the creation of...

Electricity 2024: Analysis and Forecast to 2026

Global electricity demand is expected to grow at a faster rate over...

2023 DEI Impact Awards

The DEI Impact Awards Report celebrates the winners of Smart Energy Decisions'...

Energizing American Battery Storage Manufacturing

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released Energizing American Battery Storage...

Intel’s Climate Transition Action Plan

Intel Corporation has released its Climate Transition Action Plan, which provides a...

Supply Chain Decarbonization: A Guide to Establishing a Successful Decarbonization Program

There is an increased recognition that sustainability efforts must extend beyond a...

Research & Reports

Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions: What to Address First in Your GHG Reduction Journey

More businesses are auditing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions sources to find...

A Guide to IFRS Accounting for VPPAs

Companies are increasingly purchasing renewable energy through Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs)...

Today’s Leaders. Tomorrow’s Heroes.: Meet Sprint/T-Mobile’s Amy Bond

Amy Bond, Energy and Sustainability Program Manager for Sprint (now part of...

Is the Virtual Power Purchase Agreement the best path to achieving your sustainability goals?

Organizations working to design a renewable energy strategy and achieve corporate sustainability...

RE100 Annual Report

The world’s most influential companies are actively engaging with policymakers and utilities...

2019 State of Energy Management

Smart Energy Decisions presents the 2019 State of Energy Management study, sponsored...

The Affordable Microgrid: Securing Electric Reliability through Outsourcing

Microgrids are an integral part of any pre-emptive storm hardening or business...

Green Lease Leaders: How Industrial Building Owners Use the Lease to Optimize Sustainable Business Practices

As building efficiency efforts have progressed to more advanced and holistic approaches...

2019 Innovation Awards Insights Report

The second annual Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Awards were presented on March...

A Comparison of Fuel Choice for Backup Generators

With increasing severe weather events and disasters triggering greater numbers of costly...

Benchmarking and Transparency: Resources for State and Local Leaders

Buildings account for about 40% of the energy consumed in the U.S....

Expert Columns

Five Ways Amazon is Helping Modernize the U.S. Power Grid

U.S. power grids are undergoing a massive transformation driven by an evolving...

Electrolux Group Drives Climate Action through the Green Financing Framework and Long-term Incentive Program

With three manufacturing plants, three research and development centers, 11 distribution centers,...

Celebrating Leadership with the DEI Impact Awards

Sol Systems celebrates leadership in the renewable energy space alongside Smart Energy...

Soft Cost Analysis of EV Charging Infrastructure Informs Transition to an Electric Fleet

Private and public electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) are essential to the...

Zero to Hero: We Now Have a National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building

On June 6 the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rolled out the...

The Sherwin-Williams Company: Accelerating Energy Reduction Initiatives Through Third-Party Audits

To achieve its Scope 1 and Scope 2 sustainability goals of reducing...

City of Norfolk: Watts Going Down Energy Efficiency Campaign

In 2022, Norfolk City Council adopted a resolution around the commitment to...

10 Takeaways from Amazon’s Latest Sustainability Report

Five years into The Climate Pledge, Amazon's 2023 Sustainability Report showcases its...

How Google is working with utilities to create a new model for clean energy

Google is launching a first-of-its-kind clean energy partnership built around a new...

Targeting 1 Million Tonnes of Impact

Did you know certain refrigerants have a global warming potential over 10,000...

Microsoft’s Datacenter Community Pledge

Microsoft has issued a Datacenter Community Pledge to build and operate digital...

Des Moines Water Works: Using SEP 50001 Energy Management to Reduce Energy Use and CO2 Emissions

Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) became the first water utility in the...

Webinars

Maximize Savings with Solar + Storage + EV Charging

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NYC’s Javits Convention Center Microgrid Project

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Balancing Resilience and Decarbonization in California Energy Policy

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Go Green to Save Green

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Making the Juice Worth the Squeeze: Expanding the Reach and Cash Value of your DERs

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Assuring Optimal O&M Performance for Solar Assets

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How Daimler Trucks North America is Accelerating Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emission Reductions with Sustainable Energy Services Agreements

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Cost, Sustainability, and Resilience Benefits of the Latest DER Technology: Kroger on its Mainspring Linear Generator Deployments

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Leveraging Energy Management to Meet the Critical Energy Needs and Challenges of Data Centers

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Systems vs. Silos: ESG, Net Zero Roadmaps and Making Climate Action Plans Reality

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How Corporates Can Overcome Barriers to Achieving Sustainability Goals

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The Power of Now: Top reasons to add onsite solar and storage to your portfolio

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Podcasts

Heard at Net Zero Forum: Women in Smart Energy

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Seizing the Day: Decarbonization as an Organizational Opportunity

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An Entrepreneur’s Journey in Clean Energy

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Energy and Equity with Emily Schapira

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Heard at Net Zero Forum: Insights from the Healthcare Sector

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Heard at Net Zero Forum: Insights from the Commercial Sector

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Balancing Profitability and Sustainability at IKEA

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DEI Impact Awards Part 2

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DEI Impact Awards Part 1

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Sustainability, Reliability, and Security While Managing Costs: A View from Microsoft & Constellation

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Heard at Net Zero Forum: Insights from the Higher Education Sector

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Heard at the Net Zero Forum: Insights from the Industrial Sector

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Supplier Spotlights

Aggreko is a world-leading provider of mobile modular power, temperature control and energy storage solutions. ​

Ameresco’s portfolio includes solutions that help customers reduce costs, decarbonize to net zero, and build energy resiliency.

Atrius’ products and solutions interact with millions of people and manage billions of square feet of real estate. ​

Constellation provides comprehensive energy and sustainability solutions, including clean energy supply and energy efficiency.

EnergyCAP empowers organizations to make informed decisions and achieve their energy management and sustainability goals. 

As an innovator of critical building systems, Trane advances energy efficiency and decarbonization across the built environment. 

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