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What the SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 Means for Energy Buyers and Suppliers

Corporate climate targets just got a major overhaul. And this time, the details are in the data. In June 2026, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) released Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, the framework more than 11,000 companies use to set validated emissions reduction targets. V2.0 is the most significant revision since the […]

What the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Means for U.S. Manufacturers and Energy Suppliers

Global carbon policy is no longer theoretical. It’s operational—and it’s starting to reshape trade. The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is one of the most significant climate-related trade policies ever implemented. While it’s an EU regulation, its impact extends far beyond Europe. Manufacturers and energy suppliers around the world with direct or indirect […]

Summary of Standard Supply Service in the GHGP Scope 2 Revision

The latest Scope 2 Consultation document introduces and requests feedback on the concept of Standard Supply Service (SSS). What Is Standard Supply Service, and what’s being proposed? According to the recent Public Consultation document in section 5.3.1, the “approach would clarify how companies may account for electricity from shared or publicly supported resources while […]

What to Know About the Upcoming GHG Protocol Scope 2 Revisions: The Rise of Hourly Accounting

What to Know About the Upcoming GHG Protocol Scope 2 Revisions: The Rise of Hourly Accounting The GHG Protocol announced proposed updates to its Scope 2 Guidance (2015), entering a 60-day public consultation starting October 20, 2025. These changes will fundamentally shape how companies measure and report emissions from purchased electricity, the foundation of corporate […]

A Summary of CEBA Connect Spring Summit 2025

On May 6th through 8th of 2025, in what ended up being perfect spring time weather in Minneapolis, MN, the CEBA community gathered for its annual clean energy conference. The Clean Energy Buyers Association (“CEBA”), which is the world’s best and most active community of clean energy customers and energy solutions providers, works to […]

Unlocking the Future of Energy Data: A Q&A with Cleartrace’s CPO, Poormehr Honarmand, and CCO, Patrick Davis

Innovation and Expansion at Cleartrace Over the past year, Cleartrace has made significant strides in transforming how energy suppliers and commercial and industrial (C&I) buyers track, manage, measure, and report their decarbonization efforts. As regulatory pressures intensify and customer expectations evolve, the need for precise, auditable energy and carbon data has never been greater. In […]

Empowering the Grid: Overcoming Hurdles to Leveraging Long-Duration Storage for Grid Resilience

As long-duration energy storage (LDES) continues to gain traction, the next challenge is how to effectively integrate these technologies into energy procurement strategies that meet the growing demand for carbon-free energy (CFE). In our post titled “Empowering the Grid: How Long-Duration Storage Can Revolutionize Energy Supply”, we explored the technological landscape of LDES and its […]

The High Cost of Inaction: Why Energy Suppliers Can’t Afford to Ignore Increasing Customer Requests for Reporting

As sustainability and decarbonization demands intensify in the race to net-zero, energy suppliers, such as utilities and retailers, are at a crossroads. Ignoring these demands is not just about sidestepping regulatory penalties or walking back on goals; it could mean losing the trust of customers, investors, and other stakeholders or missing out on prospective customers. […]

Cleartrace at VERGE 2024: Advancing Decarbonization with Industry Experts

Cleartrace’s Chief Commercial Officer, Patrick Davis, and VP of Sustainability, Nicole Sullivan, recently participated in VERGE 2024, a premier climate tech event held in San Jose, California. Co-hosted by Trellis Group and Clean Energy Buyer’s Association (CEBA), this year’s conference, with the theme “Deploying Climate Tech at Scale,” attracted thousands of sustainability and energy professionals, […]

Empowering the Grid: How Long-Duration Storage Can Revolutionize Energy Supply

As we strive to scale clean energy and decarbonize grids worldwide, long-duration energy storage (LDES) is emerging as a crucial solution. The demand for reliable, carbon-free energy (CFE) is growing as companies big and small aim to decarbonize and reach ambitious net-zero targets. Utilities and energy suppliers are at the forefront of the energy transition, […]

Harnessing Earth’s Heat: The Rise of Geothermal Energy in America

The quest for sustainable and reliable energy sources has never been more critical. With the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change, renewable energy solutions are at the forefront of the energy transition. Among these, geothermal energy is emerging as a powerful contender that only accounted for 0.4% of power generation in […]

Greening the Grid: Are new green electrons improving utilities’ residual mix?

As the race to net-zero accelerates, corporate entities with decarbonization targets are putting increasing pressure on utilities and energy suppliers to improve their supplier specific carbon emission factors and residual mix factors. This demand is driven by the need for better management of Scope 2 emissions (indirect emissions from purchased electricity), which is critical for […]

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