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Plugged In: Exploring Energy with Constellation | Episode 2 - On the Frontier of Carbon-Free Resources with Microsoft
In this episode of Plugged In, host Chuck Hanna from Constellation talks with Adrian Anderson, General Manager of Carbon-Free Electricity, Renewable Energy & Carbon Dioxide Removal at Microsoft, about advancing carbon-free energy and data-driven sustainability. Adrian shares Microsoft’s sustainability goals, including their 100% renewable energy targets, and the crucial role of data granularity for accurate carbon reporting. He highlights Microsoft’s investments in carbon reduction and innovation, such as the company’s Carbon Innovation Fund and its work in long-term power offtake agreements. They also cover the challenges and strategies around Scope 3 emissions, building carbon-free infrastructure, and fostering collaboration with utilities to support a sustainable future.
How to Leverage Rebates for Energy Efficiency Projects
As your organization begins to consider energy efficiency projects to meet your carbon reduction goals or federal, state or local regulations, it is important to know that various rebates and incentives may be available. In this article from Constellation, learn about various incentive types that may be offered.
Plugged In: Exploring Energy with Constellation | Episode 1 - The Evolving Landscape of Nuclear Technologies
Welcome to the first episode of Plugged In: Exploring Energy. In this podcast miniseries, host Chuck Hanna from Constellation sits down with Benton Arnett from the Nuclear Energy Institute to discuss how nuclear power is transforming to meet today’s energy needs. They also explore emerging tech like small modular reactors (SMRs) and the growing demand for clean energy in sectors like AI and data centers.
Introducing Plugged In: Exploring Energy
Plugged In: Exploring Energy is a sixteen-episode podcast series by Constellation and Smart Energy Decisions, featuring conversations with energy experts and businesses who are leading the way in clean energy and sustainability. Beginning November 8 as part of the Smart Energy Voices podcast, this miniseries is hosted by Chuck Hanna, Constellation Vice President of Solutions and National Accounts. It aims to create awareness and visibility into energy challenges and opportunities, highlighting how customers can navigate these areas to achieve their energy and sustainability goals.
Preparing for Carbon Reduction Legislation
Building emissions account for almost 40% of carbon dioxide (CO2 or carbon) emissions in the U.S. per year. In this article from Constellation, learn about recent legislative efforts created to address carbon emissions from the energy usage of large buildings—and steps you can take to help your business meet these legislative demands.
Microsoft Signs Nuclear PPA
Microsoft announced the signing of a 20-year power purchase agreement that will pave the way for the launch of the Crane Clean Energy Center (CCEC) and restart of Three Mile Island Unit 1.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 107 - Heard at REF: The Continued Evolution of Offsite Renewable Purchasing
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil welcomes Luke Penne, Senior Business Development Manager at Constellation Energy, in an interview from the 2024 Renewable Energy Forum, “The Continued Evolution of Offsite Renewable Purchasing.” This insightful episode covers recent developments in offsite renewable purchasing, including factors affecting the rising prices of power purchase agreements (PPAs), the importance of more impactful renewable purchases, and increasing demand for PPAs and integrated solutions as companies face challenges in meeting their 2025 and 2030 sustainability goals.
Data & Analytics: Connecting Energy Usage to Your Business Goals
You can only proactively manage utility costs, understand trends, and develop strategies to optimize spend once you take control of your most significant asset: your energy consumption data. This article from Constellation explains how utility bill management platforms will allow companies to identify areas of high energy use and take steps to streamline and reduce operating costs in those areas.
Preparing for the Next Stage of Corporate Renewable Purchasing
There has been tremendous growth in corporate and institutional procurement of renewable energy in the past few years - 172% in C&I purchases since Constellation first started offering customers an off-site renewable product in 2018. "Preparing for the Next Stage of Corporate Renewable Purchasing," a white paper from Constellation, offers their approach and lessons that can be leveraged to support the growth that's still required to meet the needs of the clean energy grid of the future, as well as a look at innovations to make sustainability solutions more widely available.
W. L. Gore Adds Renewable Energy
W. L. Gore & Associates announced a 55-MW agreement to purchase renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of its Maryland and Delaware facilities.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 101 | Heard at Net Zero Forum: What's Old, New, and Next for Hourly Carbon-Free Matching
In this episode, we join experts during the opening session of the Net Zero Forum Spring for important updates on hourly carbon-free energy matching. The session, titled "What's Old, New, and Next for Hourly Carbon-Free Matching Products" and presented by Constellation, sheds light on the changing landscape of clean energy and the importance of hourly 24/7 carbon-free energy as a new industry standard.
Reducing your Carbon Footprint with RECs and EFECs
While decarbonizing your organization's energy supply might seem daunting, there are a variety of options to consider. Your objectives should inform whether your plan focuses on renewable energy supply, supply from carbon-free non-renewable resources, or a combination of both. This article from Constellation continues its series exploring strategies to reduce your carbon footprint with a look at how to navigate energy solutions available to meet your overall environmental goals.
CVS Health Adds Two Renewables Projects
CVS Health announced it has entered into two agreements for the purchase of 264,000-megawatt hours' worth of zero-emission renewable energy.
Ceres Report: US Carbon Emissions Fell Slightly in 2022
The U.S. power sector recorded a marginal reduction of less than 1% in carbon emissions in 2022, according to an analysis of air emissions for the country's top 100 power producers.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 91 - Sustainability, Reliability, and Security While Managing Costs
At Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum, Michelle Lancaster, Microsoft’s Director of Global Sustainability Strategy and GTM, and Chuck Hanna, Vice President of National Accounts and Solutions Sales at Constellation, gave a keynote discussing how Microsoft is working with Constellation to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy reliability – all while managing costs.
A Business Guide to Procuring Offsite Renewable Energy
In the past five years, commercial and industrial customer purchases of offsite renewable energy projects have nearly doubled as companies race to implement carbon reduction and other goals. In this guide from Constellation, learn how to educate yourself on the process of procuring offsite renewable energy to ensure your project is successful and meets your goals.
4 Steps to Documenting Your Sustainability Plan
Creating a sustainability plan can help your company understand what environmental goals to pursue and document exactly how to progress toward those goals. In this white paper from Constellation, explore the benefits of having a sustainability plan and walk through the steps to create one.
ComEd Facilities Powered with Carbon-Free Energy
ComEd announced the company’s entire real estate portfolio is powered with 100% carbon-free energy.
Cook County, Illinois Signs Solar PPA
Cook County announced its first power purchase agreement for renewable energy for the municipality’s buildings.
Roadmap to Corporate Sustainability Goals
Consumers, employees, executives, and investors care about climate change more than ever. Their interest demands that companies respond proactively to climate change challenges by working toward reducing carbon emissions and, in time, committing to a journey to sustainability. For some, the journey might begin with gaining a better understanding of energy usage and patterns through analytics. Others might start by incorporating carbon-free energy sources, leveraging market tools to offset their carbon footprint, or by investing locally in renewable energy generation. Regardless of the approach, this sustainability guide from Constellation will help you learn how to incorporate the technology, products, and projects to plot your sustainability roadmap. Let's start your sustainability journey together.
CVS Health Signs 18 MW Solar Agreement
CVS Health announced an 18-megawatt agreement to purchase zero-emission, renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of its 147 CVS Health locations throughout Michigan.
Data + Analytics: Connecting Energy Usage to Your Business Goals
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.
Financial Considerations for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Selling the value of investing in energy efficiency across an organization, especially in competition for precious capital, can be a real challenge. As this article from Constellation explains, demonstrating the potential return on the investment (ROI) through long-term cost reduction plus a life cycle assessment of current infrastructure is paramount when valuing the overall return of an efficiency initiative.
Comcast to Source RE for New England Operations
Comcast announced an agreement to purchase 70 megawatts (MW) of renewable solar electricity for nearly half of its Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal operations across New England. The project will provide carbon-free electricity to Comcast’s Western New England Region headquarters in Berlin, NBC Sports in Stamford, and NBC CT in West Hartford.
State Farm Inks Deal for Illinois Solar
State Farm will soon be covering the entire annual electricity use of its corporate headquarters, operations center and other facilities in Bloomington, Ill., with 50 MW of solar energy.
4 steps to documenting your sustainability plan
Sustainability is top of mind for business leaders today. Creating a sustainability plan can help your company understand what environmental goals to pursue and document exactly how you will progress toward those goals. This report from Constellation explores the benefits of having a sustainability plan and walks through the steps to create one.
PPG to Add Solar at Michigan Plant
PPG announced a 1.5 MW agreement with Constellation that will help PPG purchase renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of its Adrian, Michigan automotive adhesives and sealants manufacturing facility beginning in 2024.
Energy Optimization Strategies - Going Beyond the LED
Organizations are increasingly more aware of their carbon footprint and environmental impact, stimulating the introduction of new corporate initiatives focused on achieving energy efficiency, sustainability, and resiliency goals. This report from Constellation explores behind-the-meter energy optimization, an area of renewed interest spurred by these initiatives.
How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are Changing the Energy Industry
The energy industry has been tapping into the innovative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to learn how to improve processes, ensure energy resiliency, and enhance the customer experience. In this report, Constellation explores AI's potential to improve the energy industry.
CVS Health Adds Renewable Energy
CVS Health announced a 15-year agreement with Constellation to purchase clean, renewable energy equivalent to the energy use of 309 CVS Health locations in Illinois and Ohio.
