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Los Angeles Considers Zero-Carbon Requirement for All New Buildings

February 11, 2022March 1, 2022 by Austin Tannenbaum

Specifically, the motion would require new buildings to be constructed to source their power from the city’s energy grid — which is anticipated to be carbon-free by 2035 — rather than from fossil fuels.

US Army Releases First Ever Climate Strategy Emphasizing Resilience

February 9, 2022March 7, 2022 by Austin Tannenbaum

Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth cites disrupted supply chains, damaged infrastructure, and increased risks to soldiers from natural disasters and extreme weather as three climate change–related issues requiring strategic planning. Specific initiatives include...

GridPoint Partnering With Meritage Hospitality Group to Bring Energy Efficiency Improvements to Hundreds Of Restaurant Locations

December 16, 2021April 12, 2022 by Austin Tannenbaum

Energy and sustainability solutions provider GridPoint announced a partnership today with Meritage Hospitality Group, one of the largest Wendy’s franchise entities, to bring energy efficiency improvements to 345 restaurant locations throughout the US via GridPoint’s energy analytics platform. The two began to collaborate in February 2021 on a five-site pilot ... Read more »

Combined Heat And Power Market To Grow By Billions Over The Next Few Years, Says MarketsandMarkets

November 10, 2021June 2, 2022 by Austin Tannenbaum

Market research company MarketsandMarkets recently published a global forecast of the combined heat and power market projecting major growth in the coming years, from an estimated $26.6 billion in 2021 to $35.2 billion by 2026 — a combined annual growth rate of 5.8%.

Charleroi Area School District Projected To Save $4.6 Million from Energy Efficiency Improvements

October 20, 2021November 4, 2021 by Austin Tannenbaum

ABM performed upgrades at seven facilities across the district, including Charleroi Elementary Center, Charleroi High School, and the Sports Complex. Highlights of the project include...

Google Presents New Bay View Campus As Statement of Intent For Carbon-Free Aspirations

October 19, 2021November 4, 2021 by Austin Tannenbaum

Bay View is one among many of Google’s initiatives aimed at achieving “24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030,” a target announced by the company last September.

New Virtual Power Plant Partnership to Bring Businesses Cost Savings, Climate Resiliency

September 24, 2021October 3, 2021 by Austin Tannenbaum

There are numerous benefits to VPPs due to their decentralized nature. Because they consist of...

Newark Taps Honeywell to Boost City’s Energy Efficiency

April 5, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

The City of Newark, New Jersey, and Honeywell formed a partnership to help the city improve energy efficiency and sustainability. Honeywell’s building infrastructure upgrades are expected to produce significant energy operating cost savings.

Willis Tower Slashes Energy Usage, Achieves LEED Gold

November 12, 2018March 24, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

Iconic Chicago skyscraper Willis Tower has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold from the US Green Building Council. The building is currently undergoing a major renovation that includes numerous improvements to energy efficiency. Owned and managed by EQ Office, 110-story Willis Tower is undergoing a renovation worth ... Read more »

GE Sells Energy-Focused Startup Current To Private Equity Firm

November 9, 2018April 6, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

GE announced the sale of its energy-focused business Current to New York-based private equity firm American Industrial Partners this week. Current makes energy efficiency and digital productivity products for commercial offices, retail stores, industrial facilities, and cities.

Food Bank Saves Big Bucks, Retrofits Facilities with Building Controls System

August 4, 2017April 20, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

The St. Louis Area Foodbank runs one of the largest nonprofit food distribution centers in the region, sending out more than 116,000 pounds of food and personal care items daily to those in need. Recently the organization installed a new building controls system that allows for remote monitoring of energy ... Read more »

Can Commercial Buildings Become More Personable and Comfortable?

March 17, 2016 by Ken Silverstein

Most commercial buildings suffer from a fundamental flaw: the building is the focus rather than the people inside of it. The elements that make a building comfortable, such as lighting and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), are often designed to maintain an occupiable space regardless of the occupants. But, ... Read more »

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