MN8 Energy

For those not familiar with us, you may be wondering, "why choose the name MN8 Energy?" To kick off our new blog, we're answering that question: giving a glimpse into how a company captures its mission and identity in one word, and sharing a bit about how we work with enterprise customers to achieve their #decarbonization and #sustainability goals.

Yesterday at #VERGE24, MN8 hosted a successful panel on #cleanenergy procurement led by Moderator Hana Kajimura from Trellis Group. The panel included MN8’s own Kevin Helmich, Stanford University’s Lincoln Bleveans, Iron Mountain’s Chris Pennington and Akamai Technologies’s Mike Mattera. Focusing on more than how they #procure clean energy, the SMEs dove into the why they procure clean energy. Here are three key reasons clean energy procurement is a major focus for companies: 📈 Clean energy has gone from a moral imperative to a must for businesses across the board. It’s not just “the right thing to do” - it’s also frequently the most cost-effective option. In addition, Utilizing renewable energy sources can be configured to best suit your business, meaning your company’s energy is customized for you, for less. 🕴Customers, investors and stakeholders are calling for companies to use more clean energy across their value chains. As more companies set ambitious sustainability goals, managing and reducing #Scope3 emissions has become a critical focus for CSOs, especially with new laws taking effect that will require disclosure of companies’ carbon footprint. For customers, it’s more important than ever to buy from companies that are understanding and reduce their impacts. 🛣️ The road to renewable energy is still being built, and companies have a huge ability to customize in ways that best suit their operations. Businesses have the rare opportunity to literally put the power in their hands, helping them meet both operational and sustainability goals at the same time. Thank you to all of our panelists, our fantastic moderator and all Verge attendees who joined us live yesterday. If you’re interested in diving deeper into insights on clean energy procurement, download the new white paper from Trellis Group in collaboration with MN8 Energy for free: https://lnkd.in/ezSC-jwN

In 2023, energy from #renewable sources made up 30% of supplied global electricity. This figure is expected to grow to 37% by 2026. Driven not only by improvements in technology and growth of the sector, but also by corporations’ increased appetite for clean energy and ambitious #ESG and #sustainability goals set for the near future, it’s clear that all eyes are on renewable energy to power the globe. In his new blog, MN8 Energy CEO Jon Yoder explores how decarbonizing corporations today is helping to create the electricity system we need to power our future #sustainably. Read it now: https://lnkd.in/gFBK3BAV

#VERGE officially kicked off today with informative panels, exciting speakers and moments of relaxation in the MN8 Wellness Room. If you’re looking to learn more about the real-world success and lessons learned from #cleanenergy buyers, make sure MN8’s “In the Trenches: Success Stories from the Front Lines of Clean Energy Procurement” is on your schedule for tomorrow! Join Moderator Hana Kajimura from Trellis Group and seasoned panelists from across the energy landscape in Meeting Room 211B-D tomorrow, Wednesday, October 30, at 3:15 PM. Let us know in the comments if we’ll be seeing you tomorrow.

We’re seeing innovation in action from corporate sustainability leaders! 📊 We’re proud to feature insights from sustainability champions in our latest research, powered by Trellis Group: • Everlane: Targeting 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit by 2030 • Akamai Technologies: Pioneering multi-company VPPAs to bring renewables to carbon-intensive grids • Brown-Forman: Implementing market-specific renewable energy strategies globally Learn how these companies and others are turning climate commitments into action in @Trellis Group's new whitepaper written in collaboration with MN8, “Project Decarbonize”. Download the free report here: https://bit.ly/48tclED #CorporateLeadership #Sustainability #NetZero

Need to power down during #VERGE 24? We've got just the space for you. Visit the Wellness Room in 230A, where sustainability meets serenity. Because true power isn't just about what's on the grid—it's about maintaining your personal voltage too. 🧘♀️ Align your chakras with guided yoga sessions 🫁 Amp up your oxygen with mindful breathwork 🧠 Transform stress into pure potential through meditation At MN8 Energy, we believe #sustainable futures start with sustainable selves. That's why we're powering your wellness journey at VERGE 24. After all, the brightest solutions come from minds that are charged and ready to shine. Feeling energized? Share your glow! Post your post-asana selfie with a friend and use #YouGotPower #RaiseYourFrequency to connect with fellow wellness warriors. Remember: You can't power the future if you're running on empty. Take a moment to recharge with us—your mind and body will thank you.

Working to drive #decarbonization at your company, in an ESG, #sustainability or energy #procurement role? Wondering what options are available or how your company matches up in terms of ambition? Trellis Group and MN8 Energy are here to help you kick off your week with fresh insights from 21 companies in the new report we collaborated on, “Project Decarbonize: The Current State of Corporate Renewable Energy Adoption.” The report shares insights from organizations across a range of sectors - including manufacturing, technology, retail and agriculture - diving into the multifaceted approaches companies are using to decarbonize operations. Download the free report now:

Have you started building out your #panel calendar for #VERGE next week? Make sure to add MN8’s “In the Trenches: Success Stories from the Front Lines of Clean Energy Procurement” session on Wednesday to your schedule!  Our can’t miss session will be moderated by Hana Kajimura, Chief Content & Business Officer at Trellis Group, diving into real-world #successes and lessons learned from a suite of #cleanenergy buyers. The panelists include Stanford University’s Executive Director of Sustainability Utilities & Infrastructure Lincoln Bleveans, Director of Energy and Sustainability at Iron Mountain Chris Pennington and Akamai Technologies’s Mike Mattera, and they’ll be joined by MN8 Energy’s Vice President of Corporate Sales, Kevin Helmich to offer an energy supplier’s perspective.  Keep an eye out for even more excitement from Team MN8 at VERGE and beyond next week! 

Earlier this week, MN8’s Head of Regulatory & Government Affairs Zander Bischof presented at the Pennsylvania House ERE Committee hearing on #PJM and Meeting Emerging #ElectricityDemand Trends. During his presentation, Zander shared recommendations on how PJM can address the ongoing challenges in the #capacity market driven by rapidly increasing peak demand related to #electrification, data center growth and onshoring of manufacturing. If you didn’t have a chance to catch the presentation live, here are four key recommendations to PJM from his testimony: 📈 Lean into the competitive market. There is an unprecedented number of resources in the queue that can help to meet growing demand in the PJM system. Now is the time to enable these resources to construct and connect to the system as soon as possible. In the process, PJM must protect the successful foundation on which they’ve built their market, including open access and an inclusive stakeholder process for updating market rules. 🏛️ Adopt a sub-annual market structure. A sub-annual market would result in more appropriate compensation and reduce risks outside of the resource’s control. 🔌 Revise interconnection processes. With interconnection presenting a major bottleneck, the focus should be on utilizing the system as efficiently as possible. A good place to start is introducing a more workable standard for Surplus Interconnection Service, which, for example, would allow battery energy storage to enter the system promptly utilizing interconnection service of existing solar and wind. ⚡ Prioritize proactive transmission planning. PJM needs to capitalize on the opportunity to improve its transmission planning process through its compliance filing related to FERC Order 1920. Implementing a proactive, multi-value, scenario and sensitivity-based transmission planning process is critical to serving growing load in the future. Watch Zander’s full testimony here starting at 1:41:16: https://bit.ly/3YrBah1

In the wake of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, the work of organizations like Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) is more critical than ever. With more than 4,500 volunteers globally, ITDRC empowers disaster response teams to bring relief where it’s needed most. MN8 is proud to support the ITDRC in their efforts and encourage others to support the work they do to make a difference in the lives of those affected by natural disasters. Consider donating or volunteering to help enable their incredible mission. Learn more about ITDRC and donate below: itdrc.org