Carbon Reform begins testing indoor air carbon sequestration unit

The carbon sequestration and indoor air quality hardware units connect to existing HVAC systems, clean air and permanently capture CO2 in reusable limestone.

By Joe Burns • June 27, 2023

SEC General Counsel defends climate risk disclosure rule

Republican lawmakers accused the SEC’s top attorney of stonewalling requests for information on the agency’s regulation and enforcement.

By Jim Tyson • June 23, 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.  

By Facilities Dive staff

US will need to triple retrofit rate to meet decarbonization targets: JLL

The report urges building owners and occupiers to strengthen their relationships, upskill the labor force and electrify major building systems to avoid a “brown discount” on lease negotiations.

By Joe Burns • June 23, 2023

GridPoint scoops $150M from Hannon Armstrong amid decarbonization roadblocks

The GridPoint-HASI agreement, which will reduce upfront costs for customers, is expected to drive deployment to more than 100,000 commercial buildings.

By Nish Amarnath • June 22, 2023

US residential heat pump sales pass gas furnaces for first time as interest in efficiency tech surges: IEA

The sale of smart energy controls and building energy management systems also increased last year but “remain far from the 2030 IEA Net Zero targets.”

By Robert Walton • June 20, 2023

JLL rolls out commercial decarbonization services

The real estate and investment management firm will offer software and consulting to building owners and operators to identify and act on potential decarbonization facility strategies.

By Joe Burns • June 16, 2023

Cost concerns spur North Carolina’s move to delay vote on building code update

The state’s Building Code Council has shelved a vote on a proposed overhaul of building energy efficiency rules as it waits for reports detailing the costs and benefits of implementing the changes. 

By Nish Amarnath • June 16, 2023

To reduce carbon footprint of existing buildings, Seattle proposes new standards

Mayor Bruce Harrell called the legislation “among the most impactful proposals [the city] can advance to reduce emissions.”

By Ysabelle Kempe • June 16, 2023

New York launches $10M electrification, efficiency program for commercial, industrial projects

The incentives target businesses working to cut energy use and emissions on an “accelerated timeline,” the state said.

By Robert Walton • June 15, 2023

Vermont delays residential building energy code implementation to July 2024

A legislative committee wants more time to create a state entity to improve international energy conservation code compliance.

By Nish Amarnath • June 15, 2023

Matterport unveils generative AI initiative

The digital twin provider’s new technology targets potential energy reductions and aims to identify health and safety risks.

By Joe Burns • June 15, 2023

Indoor air quality concerns push facility leads to update cleaning systems

R-Zero’s survey found that 65% of respondents aged 18 to 54 are worried about the spread of germs in workplaces.

By Joe Burns • June 14, 2023

Toggled COO: Building managers are ‘flying blind’ without data

There are hurdles to integrating smart tech, but gathering information from a facility’s systems is key to cost savings and decarbonization efforts, Dan Hollenkamp Jr. said.

By Joe Burns • June 12, 2023

New York City Housing Authority says heating system improvements reduced outages by 9%

The infrastructure upgrades were part of the city’s sustainability agenda, which includes over $360 million in energy-efficiency projects.

By Joe Burns • June 12, 2023

Schneider Electric uses occupancy sensors as it rolls out demand-driven ventilation products

The energy management company says the technology could save organizations up to 20% on HVAC energy costs. 

By Joe Burns • June 8, 2023

Building performance standards becoming key climate policy in US cities: report

The number of jurisdictions adopting standards has nearly doubled since 2020, with legislation enacted in three states and nine localities, says a new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

By Ysabelle Kempe • June 8, 2023

Colorado releases new statewide building energy codes

The standards, set to take effect July 1, will require local municipalities to meet minimum requirements, including electric vehicle and solar panel compatibility.

By Joe Burns • June 7, 2023

LG pledges to run all facilities on renewable energy by 2050

The electronics company is installing solar panels and power stations on its factory and office rooftops to meet ESG benchmarks.

By Joe Burns • June 6, 2023

Johnson Controls inks 20-year energy savings contract for NRG Park upgrades

The sustainability project is expected to save $54 million, which will fund the sports complex’s improvements to HVAC equipment, building automation, lighting and water conservation.

By Joe Burns • June 5, 2023

7 trends shaping facilities management in 2023

Sustainability mandates, return-to-office and IoT growth have facilities leaders leaning on tech and outsourcing to meet budgets and streamline operations.

By Joe Burns , Shaun Lucas • June 5, 2023

Measurabl raises $93M series D funding to help consolidate real estate ESG tools

Demand for reporting and tracking platforms has jumped as companies grapple with decarbonization and sustainability standards.

By Joe Burns • June 1, 2023

Many facilities lack infrastructure, staff to effectively utilize smart building tech: report

Despite hurdles, there was high adoption for the tech among decision-makers because of a desire to find cost-cutting efficiencies in climate control and space utilization, according to a Toggled survey.

By Joe Burns • May 26, 2023

Honeywell’s new building tech to measure air quality and energy consumption

Forge for Buildings uses sensor data and occupancy levels to optimize energy use and track carbon reduction efforts.

By Joe Burns • May 25, 2023

NREL energy audit tool may help cities meet climate, building decarbonization goals

Local governments often lack the staff and resources to conduct energy audits on thousands of buildings, an engineer at the National Renewable Energy Lab said, but technology can help overcome those challenges.

By Joe Burns • May 16, 2023

How governments are updating ‘operational technologies,’ including AI, and the challenges that remain: survey

Over half of the survey respondents reported their agency plans to upgrade systems by 2025, a Center for Digital Government and Samsara survey found. Operational efficiency and cost savings are a big reason why.

By Michael Brady • May 4, 2023