Commercial electricity use will likely surpass residential in 2027: EIA

Meanwhile, residential prices have been growing in all regions of the United States, “and we expect this trend to continue,” the U.S. Energy Information Administration said.

By Robert Walton • May 18, 2026

How demand for green space is transforming offices

Facility managers that get design and maintenance right can help their organization use green space to attract Gen Z workers to the office. 

By Kade Thomas • May 15, 2026

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Leveraging energy efficiency to create asset value

By optimizing building and systems efficiency, facilities managers can move beyond saving money to become value creators.  

By Facilities Dive staff

Corporate clean energy demand remains extremely strong: CEBA CEO

Despite tax incentive rollbacks in 2025, the pace of new clean energy procurement is “accelerating,” the Corporate Energy Buyers Association’s CEO told ESG Dive.

By Lamar Johnson • May 13, 2026

Amazon, Transaera deal highlights new focus on desiccant-based humidity control for energy efficiency

Building operators are looking for ways to lower energy costs while improving air quality. Numerous companies are using humidity control to meet that demand.

By Joe Burns • May 12, 2026

How AI is helping legacy HVAC systems meet New York City’s emissions standards

Sensors can help reduce emissions by 22% and uncover issues keeping facilities from meeting Local Law 97, a vice president of a New York City-based energy management firm says.

By Joe Burns • May 8, 2026

EDP Renewables and Meta ink PPA for 250-MW solar project

This is the third such deal between EDP Renewables and Meta, bringing the total procured energy between the two companies to 545 MW.

By Diana DiGangi • May 8, 2026

Schneider-AMS partnership aims for faster, more impactful microgrid deployment

American Microgrid Solutions will use Schneider’s EcoStruxure technology to help facilities launch backup power during outages, the companies say.

By Joe Burns • May 5, 2026

How universities are saving water

University facility teams are responding to drought warnings by upgrading their institutions’ water management systems and irrigation practices, reports show.

By Joe Burns • May 4, 2026

Organizations partner to develop corporate water stewardship guidance

A coalition plans to develop shared language and metrics for how companies track and measure water impacts and risks across their supply chain.

By Lamar Johnson • May 4, 2026

General Motors sourcing 100% renewable energy for US operations

The company said it matched 70% of its global electricity use with renewables in 2025.

By Zoya Mirza • April 28, 2026

Can thermal energy from Boston Harbor heat and cool city buildings?

The Boston Thermal Energy Network project aims to deliver long-term energy savings and pollution reduction to businesses.

By Joe Burns • April 22, 2026

US renewable power purchase agreements reach record prices: LevelTen

Industry analysts say the Iran war and impending tax credit expiration have not yet played a major role in rising power purchase agreement prices.

By Emma Penrod • April 21, 2026

Congress presses DOE’s Wright on Energy Star

Energy Secretary Chris Wright didn’t offer plans for DOE’s full takeover of the Energy Star program. 

By Diana DiGangi • April 19, 2026

Cuts to building efficiency funding proposed in federal budget

The office within DOE that funds building efficiency technologies would be cut by two-thirds if Congress agrees to the administration’s fiscal year 2027 budget request. EPA would be given one employee to oversee Energy Star transition.

By Robert Freedman • April 17, 2026

Transparent window insulation is better at stemming energy loss, manufacturer says

A building envelope retrofit at Nomad Tower in New York City offers a scalable pathway to meet energy compliance targets while enhancing comfort and reducing disruption, LuxWall says.

By Joe Burns • April 16, 2026

NYC launches concierge-style service, enhanced web tools to aid Local Law 97 compliance

The Momentum service provides building operators with live support and tools to help them comply with LL97, plan retrofits, estimate penalties and determine emission reductions, the city says.

By Joe Burns • April 15, 2026

Helix Earth attracts funds to separate humidity control from temperature control in commercial HVAC

The Rice University spinoff raised $12 million to accelerate deployment of a system that offers operators more precise environmental control.

By Joe Burns • April 14, 2026

$266B in building carbon costs saved thanks to BACnet, study shows

The building automation communication protocol is proving to be critical to building energy efficiency, says ASHRAE.  

By Joe Burns • April 13, 2026

Energy service contracts grow as operators look to spread costs

Providers are using new technologies to help modernize energy systems at hospitals, historic facilities and big box retailers.

By Joe Burns • April 9, 2026

Hyperscalers will own two-thirds of data center capacity by 2031

Enterprise AI demand has driven leading providers to boost infrastructure investments, according to a Synergy Research Group report.

By Makenzie Holland • April 9, 2026

Energy Star’s move to DOE helps it escape proposed EPA cuts

The Trump administration wants to eliminate the Office of Atmospheric Protection, which managed the energy efficiency product and building certification program until late last year.

By Robert Freedman • April 7, 2026

Strategic decarbonization can aid green goals while improving maintenance

Combining energy efficiency and decarbonization with asset lifecycle planning positions facilities as a value creator, experts say.

By Joe Burns • April 2, 2026

FMs can help extend the life of aging water systems

Leaky pipes that keep one-fifth of water from reaching its destination are among the $1T worth of problems with the infrastructure, Aspen Institute says.

By Robert Freedman • April 2, 2026

Radisson Hotel Group raises net-zero ambition for 100 hotels, sets 2030 goal

The hotels will aim to reduce their Scope 1 and 2 emissions — direct emissions generated from company-owned or controlled sources — through electrification, using renewable heating and cooling networks and sourcing 100% renewable energy.

By Zoya Mirza • April 2, 2026

Researchers turn sawdust into fire-resistant building panels

If commercialized, the panels could turn waste products from timber and water treatment into a sustainable construction material.

By Robert Freedman • March 27, 2026