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How a holistic view of buildings can cut energy use and costs
Not only are energy-efficient buildings cheaper to run, but they also can be healthier — and can even help companies attract employees and shareholders … more
Companies Get a Boost in Stock from Reporting Greenhouse Gas Info
Shareholder groups that pressure companies to release greenhouse gas emission data could have more strength behind their arguments … more
NYC Adopts Green Building Codes, Aims to Save $400M
New city building code that aims to lower carbon emissions, energy consumption and waste is slowly but surely paying off … more
Five Reasons Businesses Should Reduce Energy Consumption
Businesses will consume large quantities of energy throughout the year, using electricity and gas supplies to power various devices within their offices and workplaces … more
We Can’t Wait: President Obama Announces Nearly $4 Billion Investment in Energy Upgrades to Public and Private Buildings
President Obama today announced nearly $4 billion in combined federal and private sector energy upgrades to buildings over the next 2 years … more
Four Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2012
The worldwide movement toward sustainability has made significant progress over the past half-dozen years as companies and cities have pursued strategies that balance future and current societal needs … more
Minnesota Retrofits to Save $3m a Year
Energy efficiency improvements across 36 facilities in Minnesota will generate more than $3 million in permanent, ongoing energy savings every year for the foreseeable future, according to the Minnesota Department of Commerce … more
Minnesota accepts the better buildings challenge
“Minnesota is excited to contribute to this nationwide effort, helping lead the country in achieving aggressive and achievable energy savings goals,” said Commissioner Rothman, … more
Seattle – City Program Expands, More Buildings to Improve Energy Efficiency
The City of Seattle is sending letters to the owners of 8,000 buildings this week informing them of its new building energy-efficiency program. The program aims to help building owners and managers reduce their energy costs through benchmarking … more
The CDP’s Water Report Offers a New Paradigm for Water Management
The ability to measure and report water accounting metrics is essential for better management of water resources … more