Hines first began measuring and rating, or benchmarking, the energy performance of Bank of America Fifth Avenue Plaza using the EPA’s free ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool in 2000. It was an eye-opening experience. For the first time, Hines was able to compare the building’s energy performance to similar buildings in the Seattle area as … Continued
What will the grid of the future look like?
Requirements for building owners to benchmark energy performance and disclose that information to the market have been passed in a number of U.S. cities and states in recent years. To help increase awareness of and compliance with these new laws, cities are conducting broad outreach, education, and training activities aimed at supporting building owners, managers, … Continued
Article caps off yearlong Vision 2020 forum of thought leaders.
Benchmarking is on the rise in Brazil and South Africa.
Will benchmarking and reporting lay the groundwork for disruptive innovation?
Energy efficiency investment is creating jobs for Americans.
IMT has a big vision for buildings to use little energy.
35,000 buildings saved an average of 7% in energy.
City is first to release benchmarking results for private buildings.