Energy Efficiency
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Energy Efficiency articles below.
PepsiCo To Achieve 100% Renewable Electricity In The U.S.
PepsiCo's efforts in the U.S. will build upon its global progress in switching to renewable electricity in Europe and Mexico.
DOE Boosts Energy, Water Efficiency Performance Contracts Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy announced more than $5 million for federal agency projects aimed at catalyzing adoption of energy and water efficiency and renewable energy.
ASHRAE Breaks Ground On Global HQ Renovation Project
The two-story, 66,700 square-foot building in Peachtree Corners, GA will showcase ASHRAE's best practices and help achieve its vision of a healthy and sustainable environment.
DOE Publishes Four New Efficiency Standards, Bowing To Court Order
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published the first new national appliance efficiency standards since 2017.
Mapping Geothermal Potential In NYC
Research into New York City’s geology has produced a geothermal ground source screening tool to assess sites for this energy resource.
Hybrid HVAC Cooling
These types of systems help facilities balance water and energy usage goals and demands.
Tackling HVAC Deferred Maintenance
Work toward optimizing HVAC systems by implementing these practical solutions.
New Report: Energy Efficiency Efforts Have Made Significant Impact
A first of its kind report from ASE, ACEEE, and BSCE states energy efficiency actions have delivered results, while warning of stalled progress.
Lighting Upgrade Will Save Providence College 1M kWh Annually
The LED lighting and advanced controls retrofit at the Rhode Island college’s library qualified for a $250,000 subsidy through National Grid’s incentive program.
Companies Control Majority Of U.S. Energy Use, But Most Lack Efficiency Goals
New ACEEE research finds that companies control about three-fourths of U.S. energy use, but most do not set energy-saving targets or have comprehensive efficiency plans.
New Report: State Efficiency Programs Leave Lighting Project Savings On The Table
Analysis by Alliance to Save Energy and DesignLights Consortium shines light on potential of lighting upgrades, including networked lighting controls, to reap bigger energy efficiency program savings.
Three Ways To Improve Sustainability Initiatives With Flooring
Selecting sustainability flooring is the right thing to do for the environment and can lead to healthier building occupants, higher quality indoor conditions, and improved resource preservation.
USGBC Announces 2019 Green Building Leadership Awards
Microsoft and the Minnesota Twins are among the recipients to be recognized next month during the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Atlanta.
Energy Efficiency Efforts Save Manufacturer $200,000 Annually
The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized Better Plants partner TE Connectivity for energy efficiency leadership at its Lickdale, PA plant.
ASHRAE Releases Expanded, Revised Version of Standard 90.1
Standard 90.1 has been a benchmark for the commercial building energy codes in the United States and a key basis for codes and standards around the world
Green Campus Revitalization
Sustainability plans for Ford Motor Company’s Dearborn, MI campus include net zero goals for energy, water, and waste.
Six Tips For A Successful Lighting Retrofit
Designing to code and considering future needs help to minimize obstacles and maximize investment.
Pursuing Zero Net Energy Buildings
Whether for new construction or renovation, early recognition of five key aspects is important.
7 Facts About Financing Energy Efficiency Projects
The right projects built with the right solutions will deliver important energy savings while making smart, financial sense.
New York Joins Top 5 As States Ramp Up Clean Energy Efforts
Across the U.S., states are making concerted efforts to promote electric vehicles, efficient products, smart buildings, cold climate heat pumps, and zero-energy building codes, according to the just-released 2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Better Buildings, Better Plants Partners Have Saved $6.7 Billion
The Department of Energy program's partners represent more than 3,200 facilities and roughly 12% of the U.S. manufacturing energy footprint.
ALDI Lauded As Industry Leader In Sustainable Refrigeration
The EPA's GreenChill Partnership has recognized ALDI as the grocery retailer with the most GreenChill store certifications in the past year.
New Tool Offers Hospitals Improved Energy Efficiency
The new Energy to Care Dashboard Tool from ASHE offers an at-a-glance view of healthcare facilities’ energy use.
Montréal’s Sun Life Building Earns LEED® Platinum Certification
The facility is the first century-old building in North America to obtain triple Platinum certification for excellence in environmental performance and digital connectivity.
Energy Efficiency Can Get U.S. Halfway To Climate Goals
A new ACEEE report shows that energy efficiency can slash U.S. energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050 and get the nation halfway toward its climate goals.
Unilever Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity Across Five Continents
The company's facilities across five continents have achieved 100% renewable grid electricity use, a year ahead of the company's global 2020 target.
Weil-McLain Expands Stainless Vertical Firetube Commercial Boiler Line
Four larger sizes added to new state-of-the-art boiler line featuring efficiency, ease of installation, and maintenance.
U.S. Cities Adopt Stricter Building Energy Codes
More cities and states are working together to slash energy consumption in buildings, with implementing more stringent building codes as a first step.
ACEEE Energy Champions Announced
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy revealed its “Champions of Energy Efficiency” at its summer event recognizing leadership in the industrial efficiency sector.
$28.5M Update Earns Whiteman AFB Clinic LEED v4 Certification
The Air Force collaborated with architects at Hoefer Wysocki to transform the clinic into one of the first facilities to earn USGBC’s most advanced sustainability rating.
ESB Unveils Latest Observatory Experience
The Empire State Building now features 10,000 square feet of interactive gallery space where visitors can learn about the history of the building.
Boston, San Francisco, Seattle Top List Of Large Clean Energy Cities
Many U.S. cities are boosting their clean energy efforts, but few are on track to meet climate goals, according to 2019 City Clean Energy Scorecard.
Canon Canada HQ Earns LEED® Gold Certification
The 180,000-square-foot, five-story building includes elements that encourage collaboration, foster well-being, and promote practices that reduce its carbon footprint.
Alliance To Save Energy Names 2019 Stars Of Energy Efficiency
These annual awards recognize organizations and individuals pioneering new ways to use energy more effectively in buildings, homes, and beyond.
Reshaping Energy Management
With advances in energy management systems (EMS) and controls technologies, supermarket and other food retailers now have the ability to automate energy best practices.
Bank Of America Reduces Energy Costs With Solar Panels
Through its Onsite Solar Initiative, the company will install solar panels at more than 60 locations, including financial centers, ATMs, and offices.
Dialight Launches New Reliant Industrial LED High Bay Range
Designed to deliver superior energy efficiency, the new Reliant range is suitable for warehouses, light manufacturing, and other large indoor spaces.
DOE Celebrates Better Buildings Initiative Partners’ Progress
More than 900 organizations participating in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Better Buildings Initiative have achieved the equivalent of $8.4 billion in energy and cost savings.
2019 Zero Energy Buildings Count Nears 600
The official 2019 count is 580 certified, verified, and emerging projects, according to the newly released 2019 Getting to Zero Project List from the New Buildings Institute.
Measuring The Value Of Resilient Design And Construction
A new report from the Portland Cement Association suggests that reinforced concrete structures reduce recovery costs after disasters hit and are likely to save money in the long run.
