The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is using the power of partnerships with utilities to help its members across the state put energy efficiency to work. Here’s how the organization does it. U.S. small businesses spend more than $60 billion a year on utility costs for the spaces they rent or own. However, there … Continued
NYC’s Climate Mobilization Act is one of the most ambitious actions any city has taken to reduce CO2 emissions. Now the hard work of implementation begins.
The Small Business Energy Initiative (SBEI) is led by the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the Greater Cleveland Partnership/Council of Smaller Enterprises (GCP/COSE). With support from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Initiative is partnering with local chambers of commerce and similar small business organizations from five regions across the country to arm them with … Continued
In North Carolina, Aaron Nelson and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce are delivering value to local businesses through energy efficiency.
The deadline for the 2019 Green Lease Leaders application period has been extended to April 5th! Landlords, tenants, and real estate transaction teams that achieve the Green Lease Leader designation will be honored in June at the 2019 BOMA International Annual Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City, presented with an official certificate and seal for their achievements, and featured in a … Continued
This three-part blog series shares how a high-performance lease allows landlords and tenants to collaboratively achieve massive energy efficiency and sustainability gains while simultaneously addressing occupant health and wellness. The series is adapted from an article that first appeared on FacilitiesNet.com. Click here to read the full article. In the United States, 50 percent of … Continued
Data is only useful when put to use. Across the U.S., an ever-growing number of state and local jurisdictions are implementing building performance reporting laws regarding building energy and water use in the commercial and multifamily sectors. This wealth of performance information is not yet being deployed to its full potential to drive smarter business decisions … Continued
New, free collection of pioneering tools shows cities how to reduce building energy waste to meet ambitious climate goals. Across the country, U.S. mayors and local leaders are taking action on ambitious and aggressive climate goals. To make these goals a reality, today the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the Natural Resources … Continued
This resource guide provides state and local leaders with streamlined access to key existing resources for developing and implementing high-impact building energy benchmarking and transparency programs in their jurisdictions.
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