Category: buildings

There are positive trends in improving energy performance of our buildings

There is growing urbanisation globally and that trend will lead to a large increase in the overall building stock. Ellen Bell, writing on the Environmental Defense Fund website, identifies three trends that will have a positive impact on our overall energy use. What do you think?   3 trends align to save buildings millions in … Continue reading There are positive trends in improving energy performance of our buildings →

Energy efficient buildings gaining popularity in India

The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration News website describes the current market situation in India for energy efficient buildings. It is quite encouraging.   Energy-Efficient Building Market to Grow at 9.6% CAGR to 2020 The global energy-efficient building market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6 percent during the … Continue reading Energy efficient buildings gaining popularity in India →

In praise of the benefits of benchmarking

Carl Weinschenk writes an important article on the Energy Manager Today website about the impact of benchmarking on buildings with the important message that “simply providing people with insight into their energy use tends to promote efficiency.”   New York City Study Conclusion: Benchmarking Works An important study on the impact of benchmarking on big … Continue reading In praise of the benefits of benchmarking →

How sustainable energy improvements increase property value

Jacob Bayer, founder and CEO of of Luminext, a Brooklyn-based energy consulting firm, writes a good article on the Inman website about how energy efficiency improvements increase property value.   The power of renewables and energy efficiency in real estate Key Takeaways Energy conservation, efficient lighting and building automation are now common -- so when … Continue reading How sustainable energy improvements increase property value →

US making good steps forward to promote energy efficiency in buildings

The Obama administration is doing everything within its powers to drive the energy transition forward, given the congressional roadblocks. Carl Weinschenk writes a good article on the Energy Manager Today website about recent developments to improve the energy performance of America’s buildings.   The Feds Double Down on Energy Efficiency In their long-term planning, energy … Continue reading US making good steps forward to promote energy efficiency in buildings →

Analysing the energy performance of commercial buildings in London

The Association for the Conservation of Energy has recently published a report that assesses the general state of non-domestic buildings in London. David Pratt reviews the report in an article on the Clean Energy News website.   ACE report reveals poor energy efficiency of London’s buildings Over a third of non-domestic buildings in London have … Continue reading Analysing the energy performance of commercial buildings in London →

Europe needs a renovation strategy

We have put many of the pieces together in the EU to develop quite a robust energy efficiency strategy. But one area that has been left aside is in comprehensively tackling the one area where there is tremendous potential – our existing buildings. This current report by Dr. Yamina Saheb of OpenEXP provides important evidence … Continue reading Europe needs a renovation strategy →

Big growth forecast for improving energy performance of commercial buildings

The Business Wire on the Yahoo! Finance website discusses a new report by Navigant Research on the state of the global market for energy efficiency retrofits for commercial buildings.   Global Revenue for Energy Efficiency Commercial Building Retrofits is Expected to Exceed $100 Billion in 2025, According to Navigant Research A new report from Navigant … Continue reading Big growth forecast for improving energy performance of commercial buildings →

The benefits from a passive house project in Oregon

Passive houses are gaining interest globally. There is a growing understanding that we have to seriously reduce our energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in our buildings. Christine Serlin writes an excellent account on the Affording Housing Finance website about the benefits from a passive house project in Oregon.   Oregon Passive House Project Lowers … Continue reading The benefits from a passive house project in Oregon →