Renewable Energy Column
This column takes a look at some of the cutting edge, renewable energy ideas associated with sustainability and high performance buildings.
Commissioning Solar PV Systems
Here are six reasons why these renewable energy systems should undergo the commissioning process before startup.
Maximize Clean Energy Progress
Increasingly, buildings are active players in the pursuit of energy efficiency goals for the organizations they serve, and beyond.
Wind Energy Gains Speed Across U.S.
In its latest annual market report, American Wind Energy Association highlights expansion of this power source.
Maximizing Roof Space For Solar PV
Compared to traditional skylights, tubular daylighting devices provide more “roofing real estate” for solar panel installations.
Sustainability Through Performance Contracting
Eliminate existing barriers to on-site renewable energy systems with this third-party financing mechanism.
Buying Renewable Energy, No Matter Where You Are
Voluntary programs offered by utilities provide options to corporate facility energy buyers operating outside of locations that have established options.
Net Zero Energy For Buildings
Advanced energy solutions are coming down in price, prompting more facility management leaders to pursue this clean energy goal.
Creating “Better Buildings” With Solar Energy
A program of the U.S. Department of Energy, the Better Buildings Initiative partners with organizations to facilitate and track energy improvements.
Operating Coal-Free By 2025
The University of Iowa power plant will increase its use of biomass and other renewable energy sources to meet this goal.
Bring In The Sun With Daylighting
The building envelope can serve as a tool for facility management to tap into renewable energy resources.
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