Ready to jumpstart your organization's decarbonization journey? Welcome to our quarterly blog series that provides three resources every three months to highlight pathways to emissions reduction.
PORTFOLIO SCREENING AND PRIORITIZATION FOR ONSITE ENERGY
WHAT: This primer provides guidance to screen and prioritize a portfolio for onsite energy based on favorable project development criteria. By following this guidance, organizations can develop informed recommendations for onsite energy projects.
WHY: Sustainability managers need a way to prioritize investment in onsite energy across their portfolios of sites. This guide provides a framework to identify projects that are favorably positioned for successful financial performance.
HOW: This document presents three approaches for prioritizing onsite energy projects: (1) qualitative screening, which focuses on assessing geographic, state and utility, organizational, and other factors for project success; (2) data modeling, which uses techno-economic analysis tools to evaluate facilities; and (3) outcomes by technology, which focuses on criteria for project feasibility based on specific onsite technologies.
SITE-LEVEL TECHNOLOGY SCREENING FOR ONSITE ENERGY
WHAT: Site-level screening provides key insights to organizations for identifying and prioritizing technology opportunities quickly. Assembling an effective team, establishing clear onsite energy goals, collecting data, and determining next steps can streamline an organization’s decision-making process to pursue renewable energy.
WHY: Site-level screening helps organizations identify the potential value of onsite clean energy technologies and make detailed analyses for future investment in renewable energy projects.
HOW: Provided as a PDF, this guide outlines the screening processes for organizations to apply when conducting site screenings and offers recommendations for organizations to identify a path forward in their decarbonization journeys.
INTEGRATED STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING DECARBONIZATION
WHAT: This webinar presents a case study that used a blend of strategies including right-sizing, heat pumps, thermal storage, and heat recovery to develop a successful decarbonization plan.
WHY: Integrated decarbonization strategies can help organizations uncover pathways to reducing emissions and meeting sustainability goals. This real-world example from a Better Buildings partner shows a pathway that other organizations can leverage to accelerate their decarbonization planning.
HOW: In this webinar, DOE and National Labs experts share greenhouse gas emissions reduction audit resources, decarbonization strategies and common barriers, and a case study of an integrated decarbonization plan from the CalPoly Humboldt ERSC Building.