Buildings are responsible for an enormous amount of global energy use; and energy efficiency is the first step to green. Energy efficiency programs, market trends research and policy analysis will help shape decision-making on issues related to utility-sector energy efficiency programs and regulation, and government-funded energy efficiency initiatives.
Tag: Energy Efficiency
Navigating Building Decarbonization In New York State: Strategies For Commercial & Industrial Leaders
In developing their decarbonization strategy, buildings should account for their own systems and operations to inform a phased and tailored approach. Download this white paper to learn how.
HSBC Launches New U.S. Headquarters At NYC’s Hudson Yards
Today, HSBC celebrated the opening of its new U.S. headquarters at The Spiral at Hudson Yards in New York City.
Los Angeles, Washington, New York Top ENERGY STAR Cities List
Atlanta and San Francisco round out the top five cities for ENERGY STAR certified buildings that cut energy costs while increasing efficiency, reducing emissions.
University Of East London Cuts Carbon Emissions
In the first stage of its net zero strategy, the University of East London (UEL) has reduced carbon emissions by 10 percent.
Bobcat Installs Stationary Fuel Cells At Manufacturing Facilities
Three HyAxiom fuel cell units at Bobcat's Bismarck facility and 11 units at the its Gwinner location are the first commercial installations of stationary fuel cells in North Dakota.
Grange Insurance HQ Earns LEED Gold
Sustainability efforts at Grange Insurance Company's Columbus, Ohio headquarters focus on site development, water, energy, material selection, and indoor environmental quality.
Choose The Right On-Site Solar Contract For Your Facility
Partnering with a provider well-versed in the latest solar advancements ensures your investment aligns with efficiency and sustainability standards.
Clearing The Air And Improving IAQ
HVAC systems are the first line of defense when it comes to protecting building occupants from airborne pollutants.
DOE Initiative To Accelerate Heat Pump Manufacturing And Adoption
The new DOE initiative aims to bring more efficient, rooftop heat pump technologies to market as soon as 2027.
Applications Open For 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize
The DOE will award $180 million to K-12 school districts to help them lower energy use and costs, improve indoor air quality, and foster healthier learning environments.
How To Harness AI For Enhanced Energy Visibility In Buildings
Coupled with net-zero building initiatives, AI advancements have set the stage for a transformative era in facility management.
Achieve Optimal IAQ With Human-Centric Analytics
Smart building systems are revolutionizing the way we design, manage, and experience space. By grounding these systems in data focused on human needs and behavior, facilities managers can achieve spatial optimization that meaningfully benefits both the occupants and the bottom line.
RRBITC Will Be GSA’s First Fully Electric Building
The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is GSA’s largest federal building, and one of over 100 buildings to be upgraded with emerging and sustainable technologies.
Carlisle Earns North America’s First LEED Platinum v4 Certification
Carlisle’s Sikeston, MO building products manufacturing facility delivers up to a 38% improvement in building performance and generates over 10% of its energy used through renewable solar power.
Bayer Launches Groundbreaking Solar Energy Projects In New Jersey, California
Bayer’s Whippany, NJ and Woodland, CA solar projects align with its sustainability commitments to reach carbon neutrality by 2030 and have net-zero waste across its entire value chain by 2050.
Michigan School District Launches Transformative Sustainability Infrastructure Project
Sustainability improvements from the Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) with Ameresco will save Warren Woods Public Schools an estimated $8.7 million over 25 years.
New York Leads 2023 Top 10 States For Green Building
New York also landed among top states for LEED Professionals, between California at number one and Texas in third, in USGBC annual ranking.
Does The Color Of Your Commercial Roof Really Matter?
Recent studies challenge beliefs about the importance of a roof's color on a building's environmental footprint.
Hold Off On Renewables: Start With Energy Efficiency
Before jumping into an investment in renewables, first optimize your energy systems for cost savings and efficiency.
Future-Proofing The Savings And Decarbonization Potential Of Facility Lighting
The commercial lighting transformation continues with potential for controlled, networked lighting to wring more savings from uber-efficient LEDs.