A well-designed structure can withstand extreme weather events, but key building services are often disabled quickly making a building unsuitable for occupancy. The design phase of new construction provides a great opportunity to make buildings much more resilient. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
Steps You Can Take to Improve A Building’s Resilience Read More »
A recent analysis indicates that the future of Demand Response is expected to grow at a steady rate in the next five years that will be highly impacted by electricity prices, innovative technologies and regulations that lead to price reductions. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
The Need And Importance Of Demand Response Programs For Facility Managers—The Road Ahead Read More »
See how a restroom upgrade project slashed operating costs for Wheaton Academy by switching from paper towels to hand dryers. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
Paper Towels Or Hand Dryers: Which Will Save More Money? Read More »
The companies announced plans to use GE LED lights in ceiling fixtures in hundreds of stores throughout the U.S., Asia, Latin American and the United Kingdom. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
Walmart And GE Tout LED Initiative Read More »
Hotels are just starting to adopt polymer bead cleaning technology for their commercial laundry. This is part of a wider trend where hotels are increasingly adopting green practices to conserve resources and reduce their costs. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
Hospitality Industry Using Polymer Bead Cleaning Technology To Save Money Read More »
To answer the question of how the costs and benefits of solar improvements are apportioned usually needs to begin with how such improvements are paid for. One California company says they have constructed a boilerplate to address this problem. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE.
New Idea: Third Party Solar Financing For Commercial Properties Read More »
With over 60 programs being recognized byThe American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, one thing is clear: energy efficiency programs have taken off with remarkable speed over the last few years. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE.
Five Leading-Edge Efficiency Programs In The U.S. Read More »
The Empire State Building retrofit project is two for two, dramatically exceeding projected energy savings for the second straight year and reducing costs by millions of dollars while protecting the environment. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE.
A team of researchers from Taiwan and Mexico have developed a new lighting system design that harnesses high-efficiency LEDs and ensures they shine only where they\’re needed. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
New LED Lamps Light Street, Not Sky Read More »
Reducing energy use saves money, which is just good business. But there’s an opportunity for hotels to take a leadership role with climate change. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
Four Degrees Of Separation: Green Becomes Mission Critical For Hotels Read More »