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Case Studies

Case Study: JLG Industries, Inc. — 50001 Ready

JLG Industries, manufacturer of access equipment at 80 sites worldwide set a...

A Greener Paradise: A Hawaii Resort’s Journey to Enhanced Sustainability and Guest Experience

A 25-acre waterfront resort, OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort chose Ameresco to implement...

Reshaping Boulder’s Built Environment: A Case Study in Building a Brighter Future

The City of Boulder, CO is a recognized leader in climate action...

Zero Energy Building Highlight: Houston Advanced Research Center

The Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) built its certified zero energy building...

Case Study: Federal Aviation Administration —Oklahoma City, OK

The Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City is a Federal...

Case Study: Marriott Infrastructure Resilience & Adaptation (MIRA) Program

The Marriott Infrastructure Resilience and Adaptation (MIRA) Program is tasked with evaluating...

Case Study: Ford Motor Company – 50001 Ready

Plant energy efficiency is a priority for Ford Motor Company and is...

Building Operators: Grid and Occupant Training

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council partnered with Northeastern University and Washington State...

MGM Resorts’ 100-Megawatt Solar Array: Climate Action Through Solar Farming

MGM Resorts International made significant headway on its emissions-based goals through installing...

Case Study: Daimler Truck North America Plant – Detroit®

Daimler Truck North America Plant in Detroit has achieved its third certification...

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Air Force Plant #4 (Fort Worth, Texas) — 50001 Ready

In 2017, the energy team at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Air Force Plant...

Better Climate Challenge Road Show

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge is here! Hop in...

White Papers

The Field Guide to Decarbonization Planning

The Field Guide to Decarbonization Planning offers a roadmap for organizations to...

2024 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report

The 2024 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report from the U.S. Department of...

Land-Based Wind Market Report: 2024 Edition

The 2024 edition of the Land-Based Wind Market Report, prepared by the...

Better Climate Challenge: Onsite Renewable Energy and Storage Working Group Report Out

The Better Climate Challenge's Onsite Renewable Energy and Storage Working Group Report...

Google’s Environmental Report 2024

Google's 2024 Environmental Report provides an overview of the company's sustainability strategy,...

National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building: Part 1

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has developed a National Definition of...

Fact Sheet: Thermal Energy Storage in Commercial Buildings

Combining on-site renewable energy sources and thermal energy storage systems can lead...

Port of Detroit Decarbonization and Air Quality Improvement Plan

The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority takes seriously its responsibility to limit climate...

Bloomberg 2023 Impact Report: Navigating Change

Bloomberg's 2023 Impact Report outlines how the company continues to address climate...

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

Realizing an equitable clean energy economy by 2050 while strengthening the Nation’s...

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

As public awareness grows around the issue of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,...

DOE Transmission Interconnection Roadmap: Transforming Bulk Transmission Interconnection by 2035

The Transmission Interconnection Roadmap, developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE)...

Research & Reports

2023 Better Buildings Progress Report

Each year, DOE releases an annual report with key findings, updates, and...

Data + Analytics: Connecting Energy Usage to Your Business Goals

In recent years, companies have developed a greater understanding of how important...

Financial Considerations for Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Selling the value of investing in energy efficiency across an organization, especially...

The Inflation Reduction Act and Your Path to Carbon Neutrality

The Inflation Reduction Act is turning the tide in the climate crisis....

Selecting a Renewables Project: Evaluate Risk vs. Reward

As power sources become greener, organizations are seeking guidance in navigating the...

Roadmap to Sustainability: Does Your Business Have a Plan in Place?

While over 90% of executives in the U.S. believe that sustainability is...

Low Carbon Technology Strategies for Large Offices

Through Better Buildings, DOE has developed Low Carbon Technology Strategies guidance documents...

Biogas: Another Part of the Sustainability Picture

Businesses with aggressive sustainability goals can aim for full 100 percent renewable...

How Energy Technology Reduces Consumption and Spend: Fleet Electrification

There is a growing consensus that the electrification of transportation is an...

Sustainability Strategy: Two Ways to Decarbonize Natural Gas

Businesses that operate with natural gas and plan to achieve aggressive sustainability...

Beyond Price: What Else to Consider When Committing to a Renewable Energy Project

Renewable energy projects offer myriad benefits to our climate and communities alike....

Are you ready to make full use of your facility’s flexible resources for demand response?

Demand response is an energy solution well-suited for many businesses. Getting paid...

Expert Columns

Innovate, collaborate, scale: Inside Amazon’s approach to decarbonizing its global network of buildings

According to the Carbon Leadership Forum, buildings and construction account for 40%...

Meta: Advancing Low Carbon Concrete in Our Data Centers

Cement in concrete is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions but...

Louisville, KY: Launching a Self-Financed Energy Management Program

Using energy and building performance data to implement no-cost operational improvements and...

Sustainable by Design: Advancing Low-carbon Materials

As Microsoft works to advance the sustainability of its business, the company...

The State of Maryland’s Energy Saving Working Group Series

The State of Maryland needed a way to manage and promote energy...

NYSERDA: The Business Case for Decarbonization

Resource Efficient Decarbonization (RED) emerged from New York's Empire Building Challenge and...

Marriott International Implements Data Automation Tools & Artificial Intelligence for Scope 3 Emissions Reporting Enhancements

As scope 3 emissions reporting becomes of increased interest, Marriott International (Marriott)...

Introducing Plugged In: Exploring Energy

Plugged In: Exploring Energy is a sixteen-episode podcast series by Constellation and...

Bullitt County Public Schools: Energy Savings Performance Contract for Necessary Building Upgrades and Efficiency Improvements

Kentucky's Bullitt County Public Schools (BCPS), in the face of rapidly rising...

Google’s New Nuclear Clean Energy Agreement

To accelerate the clean energy transition across the U.S., Google is signing...

Smart Energy Decisions Presents 2024 DEI Impact Awards Winners

Smart Energy Decisions presented the 2024 DEI Impact Awards at Net Zero...

St. John Properties Headquarters’ Integrated Energy Efficiency Solutions

St. John Properties headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, implemented a series of energy...

Webinars

AI-based HVAC Management for Real-World Results

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The 2023 State of Corporate Sustainability

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Is Your Energy & Sustainability Data Financial Grade?

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Delivering Sustainable Energy as a Service as the First Step Towards Net Zero Goals

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How 24/7 Carbon Data is Shaping the Travel & Tourism Industry

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How to Optimize your Energy Strategy to Cut Costs, Increase Resilience and Secure Sustainable Growth

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Managing Fleet Electrification – Real-life Insights from GM, Houston, Portland, and Genentech

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Energy Storage & Demand Response -A Lucrative Combination

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Optimizing Facility Design for Both Decarbonization and Resiliency – It’s Not Too Good to Be True! 

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reLED= Efficiency2: Upgrade legacy LEDs to improve performance and savings 

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Energy & Sustainability Reporting Best Practices: Your Data. Your Way.

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State of Energy Management

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Podcasts

Heard at REF: Renewable Thermal — The Next Frontier in Decarbonization

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Episode 111: Google’s Climate Journey – Decarbonization Within Reach

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Episode 110: Heard at REF: Beyond ESG — Making Renewable Energy a Business Priority

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Heard at REF: How to Plan Your Optimal Clean Energy Roadmap at Least Cost

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The Intersection of AI and Sustainability

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Heard at REF: The Continued Evolution of Offsite Renewable Purchasing

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Navigating Building Regulations and Incentives to Empower Sustainability

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Circular Economy and Sustainable Deconstruction: A Unique Approach at the City of Boulder

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The Evolution of Building Performance Standards

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The Value of a Holistic Approach to Decarbonizing Your Building Infrastructure

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Heard at Net Zero Forum: The Decarbonization Journey Begins With Energy Efficiency

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Heard at Net Zero Forum: What’s Old, New, and Next for Hourly Carbon-Free Matching Products

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Supplier Spotlights

Aggreko is a world-leading provider of mobile modular power, temperature control and energy storage solutions. ​

Ameresco’s portfolio includes solutions that help customers reduce costs, decarbonize to net zero, and build energy resiliency.

Atrius’ products and solutions interact with millions of people and manage billions of square feet of real estate. ​

Constellation provides comprehensive energy and sustainability solutions, including clean energy supply and energy efficiency.

EnergyCAP empowers organizations to make informed decisions and achieve their energy management and sustainability goals. 

As an innovator of critical building systems, Trane advances energy efficiency and decarbonization across the built environment. 

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