US Green Building Council seeks votes on LEED update through open ballot

While USGBC committees develop LEED v5, the ballot for the LEED v4 energy update, open through August 10, is set for release in January 2024.

By Nish Amarnath • July 12, 2023

Colorado Clean Energy Fund launches low-interest financing for commercial LED upgrades

The 3.45% interest rate financing, part of a partnership with the National Energy Improvement Fund, aims to entice commercial entities to upgrade their lighting systems.

By Joe Burns • July 11, 2023

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Choice Hotels on how sustainable practices can help hotels cut costs, drive revenue

The hotel brand has set a goal to roll out an automated utility tracking dashboard to 100% of its managed and owned hotels and 90% of its franchised hotels by 2025.

By Jenna Graber • July 11, 2023

LaGuardia taps Leviton to update Terminal B facilities

Airport officials are working with lighting manufacturer Leviton to upgrade LaGuardia’s Terminal B facilities to keep up with passenger demand and energy code requirements.

By Nish Amarnath • July 11, 2023

USPS facility closures disrupt mail services across multiple states

Amid climate risks, safety concerns and building renovations, the U.S. Postal Service’s suspensions in Alaska, Washington, Rhode Island and Ohio come on the heels of closures across seven states in June.

By Nish Amarnath • July 10, 2023

Optimum Energy and Tignis join forces for embedded smart building HVAC solution

The multi-year partnership will leverage AI to help identify operational anomalies, potentially resulting in more efficient energy use in manufacturing processes and smart buildings.

By Joe Burns • July 10, 2023

From power to pharma, companies need better carbon emissions reporting

The key to progress is interoperability, or the ability to compare, share and use information across greenhouse gas accounting and reporting systems.

By Liv Watson and Marian Van Pelt • July 10, 2023

Emcor bolsters energy efficiency operations with ECM acquisition

The transaction brings specialized retrofit services and $60 million in estimated 2023 revenue to the engineering and construction company.

By Joe Burns • July 7, 2023

Scottsdale, Arizona greenlights commercial green code for new builds, renovations

Scottsdale is the state’s first city to implement an amended edition of the 2021 International Green Construction Code.

By Nish Amarnath • July 7, 2023

JLL leans into collaborative owner, tenant relationships to decarbonize office portfolio

The firm’s sustainability report found that due diligence was vital to gathering usage data, driving building sustainability efforts and earning green certifications.

By Joe Burns • July 6, 2023

Wellness features in industrial facilities could boost retention rates, report says

A study issued by KSS and NAIOP provided recommendations to improve employee safety and comfort, including improved ventilation and access to green spaces. 

By Joe Burns • July 5, 2023

Cambridge, Massachusetts, becomes first US city to require net zero emissions

The city has advanced its emissions reduction goal for large buildings by 15 years in an aggressive bid to ward off the worst impacts of climate change. 

By Nish Amarnath • July 5, 2023

DSD Renewables to install solar carports in Rutgers’ parking lots

The sustainability initiative is expected to accelerate the New Jersey university’s climate action goals of net-zero by 2040.

By Nish Amarnath • June 30, 2023

EPA launches $7B program to fund solar development in low-income communities

EPA administrator Michael Regan said that this historic boost in solar investments will advance millions of solar projects nationwide, generate cost savings, and create well-paying jobs amid efforts to advance toward sustainability goals.

By Ethan Howland • June 30, 2023

Brookfield to power US office space with zero emissions electricity by 2026

The office asset management company is expected to slash total direct carbon emissions by around 80%.

By Nish Amarnath • June 29, 2023

Hawai’i looks to tackle equity considerations of siting energy infrastructure as part of new docket

The state has some of the highest electricity rates in the country, and regulators opened a docket in December focused on ensuring more equity in its energy landscape. 

By Kavya Balaraman • June 28, 2023

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

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