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GHG Emissions  -  November 22, 2021

Decarbonizing HVAC and Water Heating in Commercial Buildings

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 11/22/2021
Source: Better Buildings, U.S. Department of Energy
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

Electrification of building loads presents a significant opportunity to reduce site-level GHG emissions, especially when combined with renewable and zero-carbon electricity resources. This report from Better Buildings focuses on electrification and decarbonization of space heating and water heating loads using electric heat pump systems.
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Microgrids  -  November 17, 2021

Securing a Better Energy Future through the Power of Choice: Energy Solutions for Businesses and Communities

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 11/10/2021
Source: Bloom Energy
Primary Topic: Microgrids

Today’s energy challenges have created an unprecedented risk landscape – extreme weather is stressing grid infrastructure and pressure is mounting for our electric system to get cleaner, faster. Fortunately, as this white paper from Bloom Energy explains, businesses and communities are now armed with the power of choice. Explore the challenges we face and how leaders can gain control of their energy future through distributed generation and microgrid solutions.
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Distributed Energy Resources  -  November 10, 2021

Biogas: Another Part of the Sustainability Picture

Type: Article
Date Published: 11/10/2021
Source: Constellation
Primary Topic: Distributed Energy Resources

Businesses with aggressive sustainability goals can aim for full 100 percent renewable status by considering different resources for powering their facilities, including an emerging resource: biogas. In this article, Constellation explains how biogas can significantly lower GHG emissions.
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GHG Emissions  -  November 3, 2021

A New Age of Demand-Side Energy Management: Data Centers

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 11/3/2021
Source: CPower
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

Data centers have a unique opportunity at this pivotal moment in energy’s history, as their energy assets could have the potential to help the grid as it transitions to a more sustainable future. This e-Book from CPower will explore and explain the specific ways demand-side energy management can and should become an integral component of any data center’s infrastructure management strategy.
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Energy Efficiency  -  October 27, 2021

Better Plants 2021 Progress Update

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 10/27/2021
Source: Better Plants, U.S. Department of Energy
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

The Better Plants 2021 Progress Update reports that partners have saved more than $9 billion dollars and 1.9 quadrillion Btus of energy. Over 60 partners have met their initial energy reduction goals, and many have gone on to set new goals with the U.S Department of Energy.
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Distributed Energy Resources  -  October 18, 2021

The State of Vehicle Fleet Electrification

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 10/18/2021
Source: Smart Energy Decisions
Primary Topic: Distributed Energy Resources

Smart Energy Decisions presents The State of Vehicle Fleet Electrification, a first-of-its-kind study to explore key dynamics driving the transition to electrified commercial fleets. Sponsored by NRG Energy, survey results reveal drivers and barriers experienced as organizations advance toward electrification. See how your journey to fleet electrification compares to other organizations.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  October 13, 2021

The ABCs of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 10/13/2021
Source: Shell Energy
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

Corporate energy users use PPAs to reduce fossil fuel reliance, curb emissions, procure RECs, meet mandates, and signal action against climate change. However, not all PPAs are equal. Contract provisions – and outcomes – vary. To help inform and accelerate corporate emissions reductions, this Shell Energy white paper explains similarities, differences, and challenges between the leading types of PPAs. 
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Energy Efficiency  -  October 8, 2021

How Energy Technology Reduces Consumption and Spend: Fleet Electrification

Type: Article
Date Published: 10/8/2021
Source: Constellation
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

There is a growing consensus that the electrification of transportation is an important step in meeting aggressive GHG emissions reduction goals. This report from Constellation explores how the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is transitioning its entire fleet of buses at JFK and Newark Airports from diesel to battery electric in order to reduce its carbon footprint by 2022.
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GHG Emissions  -  October 6, 2021

Decarbonizing Supply Chains: Collaboration and Renewable Energy Strategies

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 10/5/2021
Source: Enel Green Power
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

With organizations increasingly focusing on becoming more sustainable, supply chain decarbonization is rapidly gaining momentum. However, tackling Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions is not an easy journey. This guide from Enel Green Power discusses the main steps to reducing supply chain emissions, from data collection to implementation, including renewable energy and other procurement strategies.
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Distributed Energy Resources  -  September 29, 2021

Sustainability Strategy: Two Ways to Decarbonize Natural Gas

Type: Article
Date Published: 9/29/2021
Source: Constellation
Primary Topic: Distributed Energy Resources

Businesses that operate with natural gas and plan to achieve aggressive sustainability goals can still aim for full decarbonization or 100 percent renewable status. In this article, Constellation explains the options of offsetting gas usage through the purchase of carbon offsets or by switching to renewable natural gas (RNG) in order to reduce GHG emissions.
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