Tag: Energy Retrofits
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.
What’s The Biggest Barrier To Retrofitting Commercial Buildings?
ACEEE examines how conflicting interests in the commercial real estate industry prevent more significant energy efficiency investment, and identifies strategies for utilities to drive energy savings.
Decarbonization Of Office Buildings: Digital Technology Is Best Approach
Digital and electric solutions can cut carbon emissions in office buildings by up to 70%, reveals new research from Schneider Electric.
New York Bakery Goes Net-Zero Energy
Bread Alone, a Certified Climate Neutral company, has installed a 366kW on-site solar array to power its 8,000 square foot facility in the Catskill Mountains region.
The Time Is Now To Finally Crack The Split Incentive Barrier
The split incentive, the most common commercial lease structure, has long stood in the way of deep energy retrofits in tenant-occupied commercial space.
Facility Safety Protocols For Outside Contractors Amid COVID-19
It's important to consider updating the safety precautions required by external teams as they enter and exit your property.
5 Key Ways To Boost Energy Efficiency Retrofits
As in most industries, the real impact comes with scale. In the case of energy efficiency, achieving scale across real estate assets drives significant and faster returns to the bottom line.
Question Of The Week: Preserve Energy Tax Deduction 179D?
In testimony last week, BOMA’s President explained the importance of 179D as the sole federal energy efficiency incentive for commercial buildings.
Question Of The Week: Would You Miss ENERGY STAR?
If this U.S. EPA program is eliminated in 2018, what would it mean to energy efficiency efforts at your facilities?
New Report Supports Extending 179D Tax Deduction
Expired in 2016, BOMA and other industry stakeholders have released a study on benefits of reviving the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction.
Renovate America, Greenworks Lending Partner On PACE
Under the national partnership, the two firms will begin offering commercial PACE financing through Renovate America's HERO Program in Missouri.
Facility Executive | July / August 2016 Issue
This issue looks at trends in facility security. Plus, HVAC, thermal energy, pest control, power protection for IoT, LED lighting, green roofing, and more.
Free Web Tool Identifies Promising Energy Saving Measures
New Buildings Institute (NBI) is offering a free tool to help facility executives quickly evaluate the potential savings associated with existing energy saving measures.
Building Owners Invest In Modest Cost-Effective Energy Programs
New report shows maturation of green building industry's ability to achieve and measure increased cash flows and value as well as reduce environmental impacts.
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).
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