Policy
How Safeway turned energy management into a competitive edge
After centralizing data that detailed its consumption and spending habits, the grocery giant mitigated risk through negotiating stable rates and long-term purchase agreements. Read More
Urban interventions: Landscape architects take back the streets
As cities become more populated, planners are going to have to start thinking hard about open spaces. Read More
Virtual energy storage: Using buildings as batteries
How to save tens of billions of dollars, create a catalyst for the renewable energy industry, improve utility profitability, strengthen security and slow global climate change. Read More
How to measure the ROI of LEED
Measuring the costs and benefits of LEED certification is easier now that multiple studies have shown green buildings sell for higher prices and draw higher rents. Read More
The $31 billion startup: Q&A with Schneider Electric's Jeff Drees
One of the global leaders in smart grid industrial hardware sees big data, software and collaboration as key to the company's future success Read More
How big data drives intelligent transportation
Intelligent transportation requires a system that is instrumented, interconnected, and intelligent. Read More
10 tips to improve your buildings' operational efficiency
With commercial buildings accounting for up to 75 percent of the energy used and 20 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in urban areas, it's critical that they operate more efficiently. Read More
Getting to grips with EHS, carbon and water tracking software
How to choose and implement the best Environmental Management Information System for your company. Read More
4 Key Success Factors in Sustainable Technology
What do Accenture, Deloitte, IBM and Logica have that sets them apart from other global firms competing in the field of sustainable technology? New research from Verdantix identifies their common success factors. Read More
How Companies Can Make Buildings Greener and Better
As the technology to manage building performance and efficiency evolves, so do the voluntary initiatives that provide standards for the new solutions. Companies that take a hand in the process can accelerate the pace and adoption of building innovation. Read More