Smart Energy Decisions Research Center

May 12, 2023

Microsoft's 2022 Environmental Sustainability Report

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 5/12/2023
Source: Microsoft

Microsoft’s 2022 Environmental Sustainability Report features a look at a company focused on getting its own house in order and delivering on its sustainability commitments.

May 10, 2023

Bloomberg 2022 Impact Report

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 5/10/2023
Source: Bloomberg

Bloomberg LP presents its 2022 Impact Report, which outlines how the company continues to address climate change through its operations and products, philanthropy and collaborations with partners and industry peers.

Sourcing Renewables - April 28, 2023

Insights from the June 2022 Renewable Energy Forum/Summer

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 4/28/2023
Source: Smart Energy Decisions
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

As we look forward to the next edition of the Renewable Energy Forum, June 5-7 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, let's take a look back at the June 2022 Renewable Energy Forum. This Insights report, part of our continuing series, offers a recap of selected general sessions to give you an idea of how buyers and suppliers came together to share ideas on best practices in renewable energy sourcing.

Energy Efficiency - April 21, 2023

Smart Energy Decisions 2022 Sustainability Report

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 4/21/2023
Source: Smart Energy Decisions
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

Smart Energy Decisions celebrated Earth Week with the release of its second annual Sustainability Report, demonstrating a continued commitment to progress on initiatives across three key sustainability sectors: environmental, social, and governance.

GHG Emissions - April 17, 2023

3 Steps to Begin Breaking Your Dependence on Fossil Fuels

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 4/17/2023
Source: Ameresco
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

As aggressive climate plans prompt states like California to call for reduced emissions, organizations are increasingly shifting their business goals to include a reduction of reliance on fossil fuels. But, as this FAQ from Ameresco shows, in order to successfully achieve these goals, some key considerations must be taken into account.

Distributed Energy Resources - April 14, 2023

2022 State of Vehicle Fleet Electrification

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 4/14/2023
Source: Smart Energy Decisions
Primary Topic: Distributed Energy Resources

Smart Energy Decisions presents the second State of Vehicle Fleet Electrification to explore key dynamics driving the transition to electrified commercial fleets.

Energy Efficiency - April 5, 2023

Financial Considerations for Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Type: Article
Date Published: 4/5/2023
Source: Constellation
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

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.

GHG Emissions - April 3, 2023

The State of Decarbonization: A Closer Look at Institutions

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 4/3/2023
Source: Smart Energy Decisions
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

The 2022 State of Decarbonization Study results show interesting degrees of difference in responses from institutions compared to other types of organizations. In this Closer Look at Institutions, we dive deeper into results for the institutional sector, which includes higher education and healthcare, to explore their rate of setting emissions reduction goals, as well as drivers and challenges to deploying decarbonization strategies .

Energy Efficiency - March 31, 2023

Case Study: Meeting Building Energy Performance Standards at The Westory

Type: Case Study
Date Published: 3/31/2023
Source: Better Buildings
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

Redevelopments to The Westory office building – originally opened in 1906 - expanded its footprint beyond limits set by Washington, D.C.'s Building Energy Performance Standard (BEPS). This Better Buildings case study outlines the challenges to reaching this standard, including an ASHRAE energy audit and developing a short- and long-term energy plan.

GHG Emissions - March 27, 2023

New York's Carbon Neutral Buildings Roadmap

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 3/27/2023
Source: NYSERDA
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

Built upon several years of rigorous analysis, programmatic development, and stakeholder outreach and feedback, the Carbon Neutral Buildings Roadmap is the first report in a new series, The Future of Buildings, from NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority). This Roadmap lays out a guiding framework and general solution set for the critical work that must be undertaken to modernize New York State’s building stock while reducing their use of fossil fuels.