GridPoint adds on-site battery storage to help facilities cut costs, add resilience

The company aims to add 2 GW of distributed storage capacity across more than 20,000 buildings using its energy intelligence platform. Batteries can cut energy bills by 15%, it says.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 4, 2026

Meta backs low-carbon cement with new Fortera deal

Fortera uses captured carbon dioxide in its cements, which leads to a product with 70% less emissions than traditional cement, according to the company.  

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 2, 2026

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Energy Resilience

Energy supply disruptions, price increases and reliability issues require facilities managers to have an energy resilience plan in place to ensure the continuity of their critical operations. 

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Applying a sustainability lens to LED lighting can save money: report

Repairing, refurbishing, retrofitting and re-using LED systems nearing the end of their useful life isn’t just about the environmental benefit, say UK and European researchers. 

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 29, 2026

Nonresidential buildings drive Schneider energy management gains

The company has implemented two price hikes due to inflationary pressures and could impose more increases as impacts persist, CFO Nathan Fast said on an earnings call.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 28, 2026

Little-used IAQ procedure can lower energy use by 20%, experts say

The indoor air quality procedure has been part of ASHRAE 62.1 for almost 40 years, but it’s rarely used because of the calculations required. Technology is changing that, ventilation specialists say.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 27, 2026

Sustainable conversions require thoughtful material reuse: experts

A project in Midtown Manhattan highlights one way to turn an underperforming office building into housing using sustainable adaptive reuse.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 23, 2026

AEP signs 960-MW Indiana nuclear pact with Amazon, X-energy

If the project is developed, Amazon would purchase the power under a long-term contract that covers the cost of the facility and its operations, the companies said.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 22, 2026

Updated TRUE zero waste standard makes business case for certification

The U.S. Green Building Council has updated its TRUE standard to streamline requirements and make it easier for companies to document, track and reduce waste. Sports stadiums and major brands have the certification.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 21, 2026

Data center sustainability presents an opportunity, USGBC official says

Community pushback against data centers might be alleviated by sustainable construction and operations, a U.S. Green Building Council executive says at the 2026 Greenbuild conference.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 21, 2026

Schneider Electric sees record-high Q3 revenue on global data center boom

North America continues to be the largest source of revenue for the company’s Energy Management segment, but China and East Asia saw a higher organic growth rate this quarter and year-to-date.

By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 20, 2026

$19M funding round highlights desiccant HVAC potential: Mojave Systems

Liquid desiccant-based HVAC systems have attracted interest from the federal government for decades. Mojave says the technology is dramatically more efficient than traditional climate control systems.

By Brian Martucci • Oct. 16, 2026

More cities adopt programs for buildings to re-use water

In San Francisco, Salesforce Tower, the tallest building in the city, is one of 70 buildings that are reusing on-site water. 

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Oct. 15, 2026

Facilities could benefit as on-site energy matures: attorney

Lower costs and improved technology are creating a promising environment for building operators to work with power producers to reduce their grid exposure, says David Streier of Fredrikson & Byron.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 15, 2026

Battery system failures fell 98% in 7 years, but older systems need special care: report

The Electric Power Research Institute analysis found a dramatic drop in energy storage system failures from 2018 to 2025 amid a host of technology and project improvements. “Early-vintage” systems may require retrofits, however.

By Brian Martucci • Oct. 14, 2026

Amazon, Constellation sign 20-year PPA for 690 MW of nuclear energy

The tech giant and energy producer are backing improvements and renovations at the 1,790-megawatt Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, Maryland’s largest source of emissions-free energy.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 11, 2026

Trane, KSE agreement aims to reduce GHG emissions at SoFi, other stadiums

The partnership with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment will introduce low-emission HVAC systems and digital services to its venues, including SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and Ball Arena in Denver. 

By Joe Burns • Oct. 8, 2026

US manufacturers unlikely to retool for incandescent bulbs: NEMA

A bill to return legacy lighting products to store shelves faces a tough road despite passage by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee last week, says an advocate for manufacturers.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 8, 2026

Constellation, Google strike 890-MW nuclear deal in PJM

The deal with Google is a “direct response” to PJM’s Bring Your Own Power proposal and aligns with the White House’s ratepayer protection pledge, Constellation said in a statement. 

By Robert Walton • Oct. 8, 2026

Schneider Electric taps company exec to lead sustainability advisory practice

The energy tech company has appointed Lena Henry to oversee SE Advisory Services, which helps its clients increase energy efficiency and sustainability through electrification, automation and digitalization. 

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 6, 2026

Fashion brands partner with Schneider Electric to increase suppliers’ renewable energy use

The apparel giants are working with Schneider Electric to expand supplier access to renewable energy solutions like power purchase agreements, energy attribute certificates, local energy storage and on-site or distributed renewable power generation. 

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 5, 2026

Public facilities remain biggest users of energy services companies

Commercial and industrial companies comprise only 6% of ESCO users, mainly for design-build services rather than long-term energy management, a Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory report says.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 30, 2026

Facilities are using 48E investment tax credits to make energy projects pencil out

Most commonly, building operators are using the tax credit to install battery storage systems that can leverage lower-cost electricity rates, says an executive with tax-credit consulting firm Alliant.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 29, 2026

Adding AI to building management systems can cut energy use by 22%: Schneider Electric research

Modeled results suggest this level of energy savings could close the majority of the gap toward 2030 building efficiency targets, Schneider says.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 29, 2026

Strong compliance in first year of NYC’s Local Law 97 building performance mandate

About 95% of required properties filed compliance reports in 2025, with 95% of those meeting emissions goals. For some of the others, fines have started.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 28, 2026

Green roofs, reflective materials on bus shelters aim to beat the heat in NYC pilot

Living or green roofs can reduce surrounding air temperatures by up to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, a construction engineering researcher says. 

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Sept. 25, 2026