ACEEE | American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Nov 20, 2019
Energy Efficiency and Corporate Sustainability: Saving Money While Meeting Climate Goals
US companies should make energy efficiency the foundation of their commitment to addressing climate change because it can yield large reductions in greenhouse gas emissions while providing energy c…
Energy Efficiency and Corporate Sustainability: Saving Money While Meeting Climate Goals
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US companies should make energy efficiency the foundation of their commitment to addressing climate change because it can yield large reductions in greenhouse gas emissions while providing energy cost savings and other benefits. But while many companies have begun to report on how they are addressing climate and sustainability, the majority lack energy efficiency targets that can help drive investment. This brief reviews the opportunities for reducing corporate carbon emissions through energy savings and efficiency targets. An analysis of 30 corporate sustainability reports finds that all of them mention efficiency, but few deal with it throughout the value chain (in facilities and operations, transportation and distribution, supplier engagement, and product end-use). We examine the key role of energy savings in each of these areas, describe nascent efforts to include efficiency in financial disclosures, and conclude with recommendations for companies and investors.
Toward Best Practices for Industrial Innovation: Lessons from the Department of Energy’s Industrial Demonstrations Program
This paper highlights a central lesson for policymakers: Industrial innovation requires alignment across government programs (grants, procurement), financing mechanisms (tax credits, loans), and institutional capacity. When these three are backed by sustained commitment from the public sector, private industry, and external stakeholders, the transition from demonstration to deployment becomes viable.
This report identifies pathways for India’s cement industry to decarbonise at a pace compatible with the national climate goal of net-zero emissions by 2070.
Industrial Rate Impacts on Electrification Projects in Illinois and Michigan
New study points to rate structure reforms, supportive programs
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