Brilliant Source Energy Gives Back with $15,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank

The energy procurement landscape is changing—fast. What was once a back-office cost center is now a core strategic function tied to emissions, brand reputation, regulatory compliance, and investor scrutiny.
To stay competitive and compliant in this new environment, procurement leaders need tools that are flexible, scalable, and verifiable. Emission-Free Energy Certificates (EFECs) meet all three needs—and they’re shaping the future of how businesses buy energy.

The Man in the Big Red Suit Goes Green  Santa Claus has some big boots to fill. Just exactly how much energy does it take

As companies accelerate their decarbonization efforts, clean energy procurement tools have moved to the center of the conversation. Two common certificate-based options—EFECs and RECs—can both help organizations reduce Scope 2 emissions. But they work differently, support different types of generation, and carry unique strategic implications.

In 2016, the city of Las Vegas announced that it had reached its goal of powering the city government entirely with renewable energy. This goal was reached with the launch of Boulder Solar 1, a 100-megawatt solar plant located just south of the city. Las Vegas began its renewable energy project in 2008, reducing electricity usage through sustainability programs and installing solar panels on city buildings.

The average household wastes around 180 gallons of water each week—enough to do over
300 loads of laundry each year—simply due to leaks. Water, one of Earth’s most precious
resources, is increasingly threatened by climate change, population growth, and unsustainable
use. Droughts, dwindling freshwater supplies, and strained ecosystems all underscore the
urgent need to reduce water consumption and secure resources for the future.