Smart Energy Decisions Research Center

Energy Efficiency - November 22, 2016

Guide to internal financing for energy efficiency

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 11/1/2016
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

This guide written by the Institute for Market Transformation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association is intended to help energy managers and finance professionals understand the various financing approaches for energy projects in retail.

November 21, 2016

Expanding solar opportunities in the C&I sector: an introduction to Property Assessed Clean Energy

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 11/16/2016
Source: Solar Energy Industries Association

This report details the findings of the Solar Energy Industries Association and industry experts that convened to investigate barriers to solar deployment among commercial and industrial organizations and how Property Assessed Clean Energy, or PACE, financing can help overcome them.

Energy Efficiency - November 7, 2016

Case study: Custom coating company deploys $1M in energy efficiency upgrades

Type: Case Study
Date Published: 11/7/2016
Source: Constellation
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

In this case study presented by Constellation, the team outlines how the team helped an Illinois-based powder coating and E-coating industry veteran implement $1 million in energy efficiency upgrades with no upfront capital investment.

Energy Procurement - November 2, 2016

Case study: Large manufacturer saves $295k through customized power purchasing strategy

Type: Case Study
Date Published: 11/2/2016
Source: Direct Energy
Primary Topic: Energy Procurement

This case study presented by Direct Energy illustrates how plastics recycling and manufacturing company Ultra-Poly changed up its power purchasing strategy, made its operations more efficient and saved $295,000.

October 28, 2016

Emerging green tariffs in regulated utility markets

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 10/1/2016
Source: World Resources Institute, World Wildlife Fund

This World Resources Institute report, done in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund, offers an updated list of emerging green tariff proposals and offerings for commercial and industrial customers in regulated markets in the United States.

Energy Efficiency - October 27, 2016

Transforming the market through EMIS

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 10/24/2016
Source: Institute for Market Transformation
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

Aimed at commercial real estate professionals, vendors, utilities and local governments, this report from IMT analyzes current barriers to widespread adoption of energy management information systems while presenting trends and solutions for increased implementation.

Solar - October 19, 2016

Tracking solar adoption by America's top companies

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 10/19/2016
Source: Solar Energy Industries Association
Primary Topic: Solar

This report from the Solar Energy Industries Association ranks U.S. businesses by total amount of solar capacity and number of solar installations in 2016.

Sourcing Renewables - October 18, 2016

Corporate renewable energy procurement: A snapshot of key trends, strategies and practices

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 10/18/2016
Source: World Wildlife Fund, Corporate Eco Forum
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

This report from the World Wildlife Fund and Corporate Eco Forum on corporate renewable energy procurement highlights the key trends; strategies; implementation practices; and policy and state engagement priorities of 2016.

Sourcing Renewables - October 18, 2016

Webinar: GM's road to 100% renewable energy

Type: Webinar
Date Published: 10/20/2016
Source: Altenex
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

This webinar, sponsored by Altenex, explores General Motors' commitment to powering its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2050 and how it plans to get there.

Energy Efficiency - October 10, 2016

Smart Energy Strategies for Large Retail Businesses

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 10/10/2016
Source: Direct Energy
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

In this whitepaper presented by Direct Energy, the team shares its insight into a number of different smart energy strategies specifically designed for large retail businesses.