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
Energy Efficiency And Healthier Facilities
Greener buildings lead to environmental, social and governance (ESG) gains, cost cuts, and healthier workplaces.
Data Center Efficiency: Liquid Immersion Cooling To The Rescue
Liquid immersion cooling is easy to deploy quickly, incrementally, and cost effectively, and it reduces energy costs.
Student Circular Economy Solutions Win Wege Prize 2022
Five students from Rwanda and United Arab Emirates collaborated to win 1st Prize and $30,000 with innovative organic pesticide-fertilizer to replace chemical products.
MassArt Completes Energy, Water Efficiency Project
New equipment and control systems installed by Ameresco are expected to save the Massachusetts College Of Arts And Design up to $436,385 per year.
EPA Names Top 25 Cities For ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings
Los Angeles, Washington DC, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Dallas make top five, cutting energy costs while increasing efficiency, reducing emissions.
Omni Logistics Unveils 100% Renewable Energy-Powered HQ
Omni Logistics' new Dallas, TX headquarters is a further step toward the company's commitment to achieve net zero carbon by 2040.
Better Buildings Participants Realize More Than $15B In Energy Savings
New DOE report recognizes 12 organizations for achieving energy and water reduction goals; highlights new Better Climate Challenge partners.
Commercial Real Estate 2022: Four Pressing Sustainability Initiatives
New guide from Cortex Sustainability Intelligence helps CRE leaders make more informed decarbonization decisions.
Prioritizing Renewable Energy In Real Estate Development
A new report from Urban Land Institute covers the environmental, financial, and community benefits of renewable energy.
How To Scale Energy-Saving Commercial Building Retrofits
Commercial building retrofits can reduce energy use by up to 40%, but are not happening at the scale needed to meet climate goals, according to a new ACEEE report.
Achieving Sustainable IAQ In Facilities
The Clean First framework includes four steps facility management teams can follow to achieve Sustainable IAQ.
Three Data Center Predictions For 2022
The Uptime Institute looks at three key predictions for the data center industry in 2022, and their impact on facility management.
GridPoint’s Growth Demonstrates Demand for Sustainable Practices
New metrics analyzing total customer impacts in 2021 translate to $100M+ in energy cost savings and 1.4B lbs. of carbon emissions avoided.
Lighting Trends: Get Ready For LEDs 2.0
As the first generation of LED fixtures are due for replacement, facilities can boost the benefits.
How To Make Your Building Management System Future-Ready
By making the right key investments in building management systems, facility managers can ensure their buildings are refreshed and future-ready.
15 Local Governments Join LEED For Cities Leadership Program
USGBC program brings local governments together to support LEED for Cities certification efforts with peer-to-peer networking opportunities, technical assistance, and access to educational resources.
Blumenthal Performing Arts, Honeywell Collaborate To Improve Theater IAQ
Honeywell will work with Charlotte, NC cultural and entertainment organization to improve indoor air quality in backstage areas.
Industrial Heat Pumps Offer A Path To Energy Security
ACEEE's Industrial Program Director discusses how industrial heat pumps (IHP) offer a compelling path to greater electrification and energy security.
Solar Panel Installation Supports Manufacturer’s Green Energy Goals
Preferred Utilities Manufacturing demonstrates its commitment to sustainability by using solar power and clean-burning renewable fuel.
Lower Cost Financing For Lower Carbon Construction
PACE Equity and New Buildings Institute encourage commercial buildings to reduce carbon footprint with the new CIRRUS™ Low Carbon financing.
5 Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.