Smart Energy Decisions Research Center

May 15, 2024

Bloomberg 2023 Impact Report: Navigating Change

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 5/15/2024
Source: Bloomberg

Bloomberg's 2023 Impact Report outlines how the company continues to address climate change through its operations, philanthropy and collaborations with partners and industry peers. The report also details how Bloomberg integrates sustainable business practices into its operations and decision-making and how it drives progress in the communities where employees and clients live and work.

May 10, 2024

AI for Energy: Opportunities for a Modern Grid and Clean Energy Economy

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 5/10/2024
Source: U.S. Department of Energy

Realizing an equitable clean energy economy by 2050 while strengthening the Nation’s resilience to the effects of climate change will require a substantial increase in the rate of modernization and decarbonization of the electric grid of the U.S. "AI for Energy: Opportunities for a Modern Grid and Clean Energy Economy" from the U.S. Department of Energy identifies near-term opportunities for AI to aid in four key areas of grid management: planning, permitting, operations and reliability, and resilience.

April 26, 2024

DOE Transmission Interconnection Roadmap: Transforming Bulk Transmission Interconnection by 2035

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 4/17/2024
Author: By Department of Energy

The Transmission Interconnection Roadmap, developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X), outlines solutions to speed up the interconnection of clean energy onto the nation’s transmission grid and clear the existing backlog of solar, wind and battery projects seeking to be built.

GHG Emissions - April 22, 2024

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

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 4/2/2024
Author: By U.S. Department of Energy
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

The U.S. Department of Energy led the development of a Blueprint that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. buildings 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2050 vs. 2005 while centering equity and benefits to communities.

GHG Emissions - April 17, 2024

Reducing Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Guide to Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 4/17/2024
Source: Constellation
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

As public awareness grows around the issue of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, corporations are looking to reduce their carbon footprint and lessen their emissions impacts. Constellation's white paper, "Reducing Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Guide to Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions" can help kickstart these efforts.

Wind - April 15, 2024

Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Study

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 4/15/2024
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Primary Topic: Wind

The Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Study, presented by the U.S. Department of Energy and co-led by NREL and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, evaluated coordinated transmission solutions that would enable offshore wind energy deployment along the U.S. Atlantic Coast, which are critical to achieving state clean energy goals.

Sourcing Renewables - April 10, 2024

Renewable Capacity Statistics 2024

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 4/10/2024
Source: IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency)
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

Highlighting the continued progress achieved in the global energy transition, this latest edition of IRENA’s Renewable Capacity Statistics illustrates the growth of renewables in new installed power generation capacity in 2023.

GHG Emissions - April 3, 2024

Reducing your Carbon Footprint with RECs and EFECs

Type: Article
Date Published: 4/3/2024
Source: Constellation
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

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.

March 29, 2024

National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 3/12/2024
Author: By Joint Office of Energy and Transportation

Developed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and U.S. Department of Energy, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy will guide the deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (ZE-MHDV) charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure from 2024 to 2040.

GHG Emissions - March 20, 2024

Overview: Renewable Energy Certificates

Type: Article
Date Published: 3/5/2024
Author: By Better Buildings, U.S. Department of Energy
Primary Topic: GHG Emissions

A new guide, “Overview: Renewable Energy Certificates” provided by the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Climate Challenge, presents REC definitions and characteristics, regional tracking systems, procurement, and accounting and reporting for the U.S. renewable energy market.