Five Things You Should Know About Commercial Real Estate Action in 2019
Across the real estate sector, we are seeing more commitment to climate change action, from increases in investor action to rising stakeholder pressure.
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A Wicked Problem: How Do We Make Existing Buildings Smarter?
Analyzing and defining the quickest and best ways to reduce carbon emissions from our buildings is imperative for revolutionizing our energy system.
Overcoming Seven Key Landlord-Tenant Hurdles to Make Ambitious Carbon Reductions a Reality
This resource examines hurdles that NYC landlords and tenants may face in compliance to Local Law 97 and identifies next steps for collaboratively improving building performance and driving down energy use and associated carbon emissions across the city.
Philadelphia Passes New Buildings Tune-Up Law: What You Need to Know
To cut carbon pollution by 200,000 metric tons, large commercial buildings in Philadelphia are now subject to a building tune-up requirement to improve energy efficiency.
Getting Up to Code: What You Need to Know Before Voting On the 2021 IECC
Five recommendations for Government Voting Representatives participating in the 2021 IECC vote.
Putting Data to Work: Using Data from Action-Oriented Energy Efficiency Programs and Policies
Audit, Retrocommissioning, and Building Performance Standard Implementation Considerations for Policymakers This resource was developed as part of Putting Data to Work, a multi-year pilot project that analyzed ways to use building performance data generated by city policies to improve energy efficiency program design and delivery in the District of Columbia and New York City. Putting … Continued
Retrofit Chicago Celebrates Energy Efficiency All-Stars of 2019
Retrofit Chicago participants pushed the envelope on energy efficiency and climate action in 2019, with two building teams achieving an impressive 35% energy reduction in their properties. Across all 99 member properties, building teams now average a 19% energy reduction, equal to annual savings of over $19 million a year. As Chicago continues its steady … Continued
The Green Museums Community is Taking Climate Action
This past September the International Council of Museums (ICOM) unanimously adopted a resolution asserting that all museums have a role to play in shaping and creating a sustainable future.
IMT Launches Energy Code Compliance Study in Arizona and Utah
Stronger energy codes and more widespread code compliance can help change the tide on energy affordability.
New Case Studies: How Leading-Edge Industrial Warehouse and Data Center Companies Work With Tenants to Optimize Energy Performance
Learn how Rexford Industrial, Sabey Data Centers, and STAG Industrial are deploying smart energy strategies in leasing practices, tenant engagement, and overall building operations.