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
Moving The Needle
Two major businesses, Walgreens and Life Time, effectively meet and exceed their energy-efficiency goals despite COVID-19 challenges.
Improving Energy Efficiency And Comfort With Glass Coatings
A building's fenestration systems — curtain wall, storefront, windows, doors, skylights, and other glass and glazing — provide opportunity for efficiencies through low-e and other coatings.
ACEEE Announces 2021 Champions of Energy Efficiency In Industry
This year’s Champions of Energy Efficiency in Industry Award winners include six influential experts from government and the private sector.
How LEED Zero Verifies Strategies That Will Help Slow Climate Change
USGBC's LEED Zero creates a platform to help existing buildings move from low environmental impact to no environmental impact.
JLL Unveils Sustainable Operations To Help Companies Meet Climate Goals
Sustainable Operations, a new end-to-end sustainability solution, was developed to help companies configure, launch, and manage portfolio-wide sustainability programs.
Persistent Energy Efficiency In Buildings
Monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx) and HVAC analytics provide facilities teams long-term tools.
How CMMS Programs Increase Production Sustainability
Full implementation of CMMS programs converts production facilities into lean, predictable, efficient, and sustainable units.
Facility Executive: June 2021 Issue
The June 2021 issue looks at how facilities are evolving in the wake of COVID-19. Plus, healthcare infrastructure, lighting and energy, and preparing for natural hazards.
Aircuity Introduces New “Airside” Energy Dashboard
New ventilation analytics provide insight, down to room level, to measure key areas of energy consumption.
Tech Training Center Will Be Virginia’s First Net Zero Higher Ed Building
Located at Piedmont Virginia Community College, the Advanced Technical Training Center will join the small number of U.S. community college facilities to achieve net zero energy.
Four Reasons To Consider LED Lighting Retrofits
Energy efficient LED lighting can help facilities to achieve sustainability goals.
Doosan Bobcat Headquarters: Going For Sustainable Gold
Doosan Bobcat recently earned LEED Gold certification with the renovation and expansion of its West Fargo, ND corporate headquarters.
DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative Saves $13.5B In Energy Costs
New report highlights 12 organizations achieving bold energy, water, financing Goals; DOE launches new $12 million lighting prize.
Energy Management Cost Effective In Industrial, Commercial Buildings
New report provides comprehensive snapshot of strategic energy management (SEM) — a systematic process to holistically manage energy use to improve efficiency.
University Of Arizona Cuts Carbon Footprint With All-Renewable Power
In a partnership with Tucson Electric Power, the campus will obtain all of its grid-based electricity from renewable sources, cutting its greenhouse gas footprint by nearly one-third.
Virtual Building Safety Month Celebration Begins
The International Code Council's 41st annual awareness campaign about building safety features free resources and events for the public.
A Look At Energy Benchmarking Options
For organizations that want sustained improvement in energy performance—and sustained cost savings—EPA recommends energy benchmarking as a first step.
Best Practices For HVAC Retrofits That Deliver
Equipment that minimizes repairs, saves energy, and improves health will help ensure that HVAC retrofits provide efficient performance and comfort.
Trends In Lighting Controls
A recent study examines current costs to install luminaire level lighting controls in facilities.
President Biden Invites Johnson Controls’ CEO To Address Climate Issues
During the Leaders Summit on Climate, George Oliver will address the business community's role in supporting climate action and policy, creating jobs, and economic growth.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
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.