DOE releases $31M+ in grants for retrofits, infrastructure upgrades

The funding aims to give states flexible capital to perform audits, studies and retrofits that help meet net-zero emission goals.

By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 27, 2023

Without significant interventions, US building emissions will continue to increase

U.S. buildings need a 73% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the next 20 years to meet net-zero emissions goals, a new report says.

By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 22, 2023

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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.  

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Renew Energy Partners, EnergyRM will finance up to $200M in CRE energy retrofits

Building owners can receive project capital through EnergyRM’s fintech transaction platform and make repayments through post-retrofit energy savings, Renew says.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 22, 2023

DOE allocates $169M to propel electric heat pump manufacturing across 13 states

The nine projects funded across 15 sites will create more than 1,700 jobs and reduce emissions, the U.S. Department of Energy said.

By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 21, 2023

Plans to get an entire block off the natural gas system take shape in one California city

Albany, California, wants to lay the groundwork for widescale adoption of this emerging building decarbonization approach.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 20, 2023

Matterport partners with Belden on industrial automation, smart building infrastructure

The agreement will help facilities manage their physical environments by improving sustainability and bolstering cost efficiencies across operations, the companies say.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 20, 2023

DOE grants aim to expand building energy workforce training

The $40 million-plus funding will add new building training and assessment centers and industrial assessment centers, which provide technical assistance to commercial and institutional buildings and some manufacturers. 

By Joe Burns • Nov. 17, 2023

Tech firms shift from remote to hybrid work: JLL

Tech-enabled spaces and enhanced amenities are priorities for companies with return-to-office mandates, while some firms still see remote-first policies as a talent acquisition tool.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 16, 2023

Boston ends efforts to ban fossil fuels in new buildings through state program

Mayor Wu said she received "clear indications" the city wouldn't be chosen for the Massachusetts program. Boston now plans to explore zoning changes and a home-rule petition.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 16, 2023

Boston Logan Airport opens Terminal E after $33M facelift

The renovation, which included exterior insulation, solar power and additional electrification efforts, aimed to improve energy efficiency to exceed Massachusetts energy code standards by at least 20%. 

By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 15, 2023

Facilities management, project management revenues buoy service firms

Increased outsourcing offset sharp declines in leasing, while building technology and hardware providers hung their hats on electrification and automation trends.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 13, 2023

Energy efficiency measures could save buildings more than 31% annually

The nine Atlanta commercial buildings in the Joulea pilot project combined can reduce their energy use by 19.7 million kilowatt hours and save $2.2 million per year, the company said.

By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 9, 2023

SEC commissioner suggests ‘re-proposing’ climate risk disclosure rule

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "should do everything possible to not promulgate a rule that is costly and ineffective," Commissioner Mark Uyeda said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 9, 2023

Poppy releases ventilation test kits, partners with Ainsworth

The kits and Poppy’s training and accreditation program aim to help owners and operators monitor air quality and prepare for tighter regulations based on the new ASHRAE standard.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 8, 2023

Google taps ‘carbon-intelligent’ computing platform to help maintain grid reliability in power crises

The platform, originally built to help Google achieve 24/7 clean energy use, has proven to be effective as a demand response mechanism, Google says.

By Emma Penrod • Nov. 8, 2023

Few companies on track to meet water sustainability targets: Ceres

The sustainability nonprofit evaluated 72 companies from water-intensive industries, including PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Kellogg and Kraft Heinz.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 7, 2023

The ‘less tangible’ social data in ESG creates reporting hurdles

Social issues have historically fallen behind environmental and governance factors, a setback experts attribute to the ambiguity of what the “S” really encompasses.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 6, 2023

How facilities managers can advance building sustainability: Insights from NFMT Remix

Achieving decarbonization and energy efficiency involves collecting data, benchmarking, goal-setting and understanding electrification challenges and requirements, conference speakers said. 

By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 3, 2023

Most organizations lack a fully established ESG reporting framework: report

Heightened scrutiny around environmental, social and governance issues is impacting companies’ operations on every front, including their lease management, according to a study from Visual Lease.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 3, 2023

Bloomberg launches AI tool to help businesses navigate climate risks

The tool, launched in partnership with Riskthinking.AI, will give businesses predictive exposure data under all of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s climate scenarios.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 2, 2023

Bloom Energy, Google and Schneider Electric back federal tax credit extension for microgrid controllers

The push for the 30% investment tax credit extension comes as the commercial and industrial sectors lead microgrid growth, one expert says.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 1, 2023

NFMT Remix focused on decarbonization, efficiency and innovation

Emergency preparedness, technology adoption and benchmarking are other key focus areas for facilities managers, according to speakers at the conference.

By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 31, 2023

Gensler says SEC aims to avoid overreach on climate risk rule

The SEC chief has come under fire for proposing that companies release data on the greenhouse gas emissions by their suppliers and customers.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 31, 2023

Schneider Electric predicts strong Q4 due to robust demand

A continued focus on electrification, digitization and sustainability projects will bolster market demand for data centers and grid infrastructure, the company says.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 30, 2023

Inflation Reduction Act can propel building GHG emissions reductions: EPA

Creating energy-efficient buildings and installing electric equipment are among the most effective strategies for emissions reduction, according to a report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 27, 2023