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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
Six Surprising Sustainability Facts
A staggering two-thirds of the energy from coal, gas and nuclear power generation in North America is wasted in the form of heat that’s vented up smoke stacks and cooling towers … 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
US cities try ‘benchmarking’ to make buildings save more energy
Many cities are trying to limit carbon emissions by monitoring energy use to keep it at sustainable levels. A new monitoring approach, called “benchmarking,” counts on a combination of raising awareness … 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