Tag: Renewable Energy
Dynamic Energy Completes Rooftop Solar Project For Wacoal America
The 965 kW system is expected to generate 1.2 million kWhs of electricity annually, avoiding the emission of 935 tons of carbon dioxide per year, while contributing to New Jersey's renewable energy targets.
In St. Louis, New Construction To Be Solar Ready
A new solar readiness ordinance is the first piece of climate legislation passed by the city as a participant of the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge.
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.
The Cycle Of A Circular Economy
Facility professionals have the power to further the circular economy, and options are growing to discover new choices for office furniture and more.
Energy The Key For ASHRAE 2019 LowDown Showdown
In its fifth year, this competition engaged architects, engineers, designers, and energy modelers to team up and design a highly energy efficient building based on a specific scenario.
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.
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.
Energy Storage System Standard NFPA 855 Released
For facility management and other stakeholders, National Fire Protection Association releases first comprehensive collection of criteria for the fire protection of energy storage system installations.
Facility Executive | August 2019 Issue
The August 2019 issue looks at workplace violence, security trends, and fire safety.Plus HVAC controls, roofing maintenance, energy storage, and more.
In New Jersey, Six Flags Goes Solar
The project ranks as New Jersey’s largest net metered solar project and distinguishes Six Flags Great Adventure as one of the world’s first solar-powered theme parks.
Facility Executive | June 2019 Issue
The June 2019 issue looks at the impact of workplace design on productivity, plus smart buildings, green cleaning, energy management, and more.
In Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory And Botanical Gardens Hosts “Big Green Block Party”
The adaptive reuse of an on-site public works garage facility at Phipps is aimed at achieving three rigorous green building standard certifications.
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.
Facility Executive | April 2019 Issue
The April 2019 issue features an in-depth look at intelligent lighting's impact on your facility, plus HVAC, flexible furniture, pest control, safer schools, and more.
Moving Buildings Toward Clean Energy
There are many tools available to facility management teams that can be used to propel buildings to zero-emission energy goals.
Facility Executive | February 2019 Issue
The February 2019 issue features this year's Facility Executive of the Year. Plus, a look drones and FM, building envelope and energy, and our annual Readers' Choice Awards.
Ease The Challenge Of Navigating Energy Policy
Building a clean energy strategy can be complex, so keep these four ideas in mind when planning the next move for your facilities.
Commissioning Solar PV Systems
Here are six reasons why these renewable energy systems should undergo the commissioning process before startup.
Sustainability Through Performance Contracting
Eliminate existing barriers to on-site renewable energy systems with this third-party financing mechanism.
Guidance On Buying Renewable Energy Available From RMI
The Business Renewables Center, an initiative of Rocky Mountain Institute, created its "Buyers Roadmap" to help corporate energy buyers better understand this transaction process.
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.