Removing emissions-related addenda from Standard 90.1 reflects input, committee members say

Addenda M and N, which were added last year to curb greenhouse gas emissions but are now being removed, will be available to jurisdictions as part of an optional publication.

By Brian Martucci • Aug. 24, 2026

Taking the cost-effective approach to Class B building upgrades

Owners can renovate their office buildings and attract occupiers at a more manageable cost if they align incremental building system and space upgrades with leasing cycles, experts say.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 21, 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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Best Buy achieves zero waste goal at supply chain facilities

Best Buy said it optimized how it packaged goods, built on its recycling programs and introduced employee-led “green teams” at each of its facilities to reduce waste and increase efficiency of its resources.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 20, 2026

Oak Park, Illinois, gas appliance ban legal, federal judge rules

In the latest legal tussle between localities and gas appliance defenders, the Chicago suburb can keep its ban because it doesn’t impose efficiency standards in conflict with federal law.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 20, 2026

New York City to test heating buildings with surplus subway heat

The project will be the first thermal energy network installed in a transit system, with the goal of cooling subway platforms and storing heat for use by municipal buildings. 

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Aug. 17, 2026

Shrinking the energy challenge: From small steps to big impacts

Reduce energy costs through efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems.

Aug. 17, 2026

Google inks deal to source entire output from RWE’s Oklahoma solar project

Energy produced at the 155 MW Crooked Creek Solar project will help power the tech giant’s operations in the Southwest Power Pool market and provide locally sourced electricity to the regional grid.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 13, 2026

Measurabl, Invenium deal aims to broaden access to facility sustainability data

The collaboration is intended to give real estate companies a way to increase asset value by prioritizing ESG goals, the companies say. 

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 11, 2026

$700M microgrid bill has state energy office, electrical manufacturer support

More microgrids would free up capacity to serve loads of all sizes, including those from data centers and manufacturers, an electrical manufacturers association official says. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 4, 2026

$23M awarded to Massachusetts facilities for clean energy projects

The grants will cover up to 45% of the cost for large-scale projects to connect geothermal systems at universities, implement a next-generation industrial heat pump and decarbonize public ice rinks.

By Joe Burns • Updated July 31, 2026

Building performance standards have deadlines and penalties — are you ready for them?

Some buildings are already in the compliance window. For managers of these buildings, the margin for making operational changes to lower emissions is shrinking.

By Christy Martell • July 27, 2026

Harley-Davidson replaced pavement with flood protection, creating a new Milwaukee park

The company's underused employee parking lot found a better use, and the design addressed a flood problem using a system that captures stormwater that previously had nowhere to go.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • July 24, 2026

Schneider Electric debuts streamlined EV charging for fleets, commercial facilities

Charge Pro integrates hardware, firmware and software to reduce risk and total cost of ownership for EV charging site managers, the company says.

By Brian Martucci • July 23, 2026

Demand response can generate big sums — and penalties, energy specialist says

In one case last year, the regional transmission organization was offering $50,000 per megawatt, says Victor Hoerst of OnSite Partners. 

By Robert Freedman • July 21, 2026

Google inks investment, offtake deal for largest US solar project

Google signed a power purchase agreement to receive energy from the project, which will have capacity for 2.5 gigawatts of solar and 2.9 gigawatt hours of battery storage. 

By Lamar Johnson • July 20, 2026

Investing wisely: Choosing the most efficient upgrades for your facility

Discover which facility upgrades deliver the greatest ROI, reduce energy and water costs and support long-term sustainability and operational resilience.

July 20, 2026

Best Buy brings rooftop solar to retail

The rooftop solar garden at a Long Island City store will generate an estimated 461,800 kilowatt hours annually, which will be sent to the local grid and distributed to subscribers of a third-party community solar program, the company says. 

By Lamar Johnson • July 16, 2026

Optimizing building operations against a changing environment: ASHRAE 2026 conference

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' 2026 annual conference focused on operational resilience during challenging times. 

By Joe Burns • July 16, 2026

$215B in annual energy cost savings starts with heat pumps: ACEEE

The U.S. could cut $4.8 trillion in energy costs by 2050, a study finds, with heat pumps and other efficient appliances a big source of savings.

By Robert Freedman • July 16, 2026

Heat pump momentum grows on election-year energy affordability issue, coalition says

The public’s focus on utility bills is helping heat pumps stay in the spotlight, says the Building Decarbonization Coalition.

By Joe Burns • July 14, 2026

Microsoft’s data center expansion drove 25% emissions spike in 2025: report

The company emitted 20.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in FY2025, up from the 16.2 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent emitted the year prior, it said.  

By Lamar Johnson • July 14, 2026

‘Illustrative indicators’ can sell the value of sustainability upgrades, experts say

Translating value into non-financial terms can help cost-conscious owners see value in a different light, panelists said at the ASHRAE conference.

By Joe Burns • July 10, 2026

Walmart signs nuclear PPA with Constellation to support Illinois operations

The power purchase agreement will give the retailer up to 176 megawatts of nuclear-generated electricity over two 15-year periods beginning in 2029 and 2030. 

By Lamar Johnson • July 8, 2026

DOE plan to revisit appliance standards will hike energy costs, critic says

Standards that have generated billions of dollars in savings wouldn’t pass muster under changes the Department of Energy is considering, Andrew deLaski of the Appliance Standards Awareness Project says.

By Robert Freedman • July 7, 2026

Building envelope is key to electrifying buildings, expert says

Operators must push through challenges when retrofitting existing buildings to reap the benefits of high-efficiency heating and cooling systems.

By Joe Burns • July 2, 2026