Smart Energy Decisions Research Center

Utilities - December 1, 2015

Utilities Increase Access to Energy Data to Help Commercial Customers Benchmark

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 12/1/2015
Source: US Environmental Protection Agency
Primary Topic: Utilities

As energy benchmarking becomes standard practice in the commercial building industry, owners and managers of buildings are seeking to simplify the process of obtaining utility data.

Energy Efficiency - November 2, 2015

Business Case for Proactive Rooftop Unit Replacement Strategy

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 11/2/2015
Source: U.S. Department of Energy
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

This document introduces the key elements to consider in making the business case for a proactive high-efficiency rooftop units, or RTU, replacement strategy.

Demand Management - November 1, 2015

Primer on Organizational Use of Energy Management and Information Systems

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 11/1/2015
Author: By Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Source: US Department of Energy Better Buildings Initiative
Primary Topic: Demand Management

The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory digs into Energy Management and Information Systems, or EMIS, a broad family of tools and services used to manage building energy use.

Sourcing Renewables - October 18, 2015

Green-e Verification Report, 2014

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 10/18/2015
Source: Center for Resource Solutions
Primary Topic: Sourcing Renewables

This annual report from the Center for Resource Solutions highlights results from the annual verification process audit for Green-e participants.

Regulation - October 16, 2015

Renewable Energy in the EPA's Clean Power Plan, Part 1: Introduction to Emission Rate Credits

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 10/16/2015
Source: Center for Resource Solutions
Primary Topic: Regulation

Center for Resource Solutions digs into the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan with an introduction to emission rate credits.

Regulation - October 16, 2015

Renewable Energy in the EPA's Clean Power Plan, Part 2: Interactions With and Impacts on RECs and Renewable Energy Markets

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 10/16/2015
Source: Center for Resource Solutions
Primary Topic: Regulation

CRS explores how, in the context of the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan, the creation and trading of emission rate credits may affect renewable energy credit markets.

Energy Procurement - July 1, 2015

Better Buildings Progress Report, 2015

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 7/1/2015
Source: US Department of Energy
Primary Topic: Energy Procurement

Better Buildings, launched by President Obama in 2011, is a broad, multi-strategy initiative aiming to improve the energy use of our nation's buildings.

Energy Efficiency - February 1, 2015

Industry Insights: Cement Manufacturing Plants

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 2/1/2015
Source: US Environmental Protection Agency
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

Cement manufacturing is one of the most energy-intensive industries in the United States.

Energy Efficiency - February 1, 2015

Industry Insights: Automobile Assembly Plants

Type: White Paper
Date Published: 2/1/2015
Source: US Environmental Protection Agency
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

Assembly plants consume the most energy of all plant types within the motor vehicle sector, which includes casting, stamping, engine and transmission plants.

Energy Efficiency - January 1, 2014

Energy Treasure Hunt Guide: Simple Steps to Finding Energy Savings

Type: Research Study
Date Published: 1/1/2016
Source: US Environmental Protection Agency
Primary Topic: Energy Efficiency

The "Energy Treasure Hunt" is a dynamic, effective process for organizations to identify savings opportunities. This tool supports implementation of an energy management program and key components of the U.S. EPA's Energy Star program's guidelines for energy management