Energy
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Sustainability: An Operational Imperative for Commercial Building Owners and Tenants
Study finds 93% U.S companies view sustainability is a lasting trend. Many companies are conducting major sustainability initiatives to improve the efficiency of their operations and reduce impact on the environment. The initiatives are taken for reasons ranging from lowering the operating costs of their buildings to complying with regulations or from satisfying client demand for efficient tenant space. Read More
Explaining the exponential growth of renewable energy
Solar and wind energy now deliver nearly 9 percent of global electricity. Read More
An Innovative Approach to Resilience in Public Facilities
Severe storms — and extended power outages — can happen anywhere. But instead of waiting for another disaster and grid failure, one community took action. After experiencing a devastating outage, government officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, decided to invest in energy infrastructure that would remain on, even when the grid went down. Read More
Why banning fossil fuel projects in Africa isn’t a climate solution
Developed countries are promising the cut the worlds reliance on the fossil fuel projects that allowed them to develop without letting other countries reap the same benefits. Read More
What electric boilers tell us about electrifying everything
They can be swapped out without end-users needing to make substantial changes to their processes or equipment. Read More
Renewable energy is even cheaper than previously thought
A new report suggests early pricing prediction models have consistently underestimated how far the costs of renewable energy might fall and the benefits of an accelerated switch to clean energy. Read More
How the US will pick locations for all those offshore wind turbines
Both red and blue states will see more advantages than drawbacks in embracing this new industry. Read More
Committing to Net Zero: How Businesses are Meeting Their Carbon Pledge
Study finds 87% of U.S. companies view sustainability as a long-term investment rather than a cost. Leaders of large U.S. companies have realized that sustainability is key to their success. The energy efficiency of the buildings they own and/or lease has become a top priority. This impacts portfolio and facility managers overseeing building management, maintenance, refurbishing and construction, as well as vendors and commercial real estate professionals who support these efforts. Read More
Which creates more jobs? Green or polluting industries?
Climate-friendly investments can create more jobs per dollar than polluting alternatives. Read More
These policies are needed to spur the green hydrogen economy
Policy is the best option we have to address the barriers for deployment. Read More
