Adam Sledd and Nicole Stika write on the Greenbiz website that emphasis needs to be given on buildings of all shapes and sizes and not sole focus on the large buildings in mega cities that get all the media attention. Big efficiency for small and medium buildings For those of us working in the … Continue reading Focus on small and medium buildings occupied by retail stores, offices, restaurants, non-profits and other small businesses
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“Shepherding good ideas from inception to actual use”
It is always good to see a major institute such as the World Resources Institute give a strong endorsement and priority to energy efficiency. Carl Weinschenk writes on the Energy Manager Today website about an important new report by WRI on accelerating energy efficiency. Give us your views on the report. The World Resources … Continue reading “Shepherding good ideas from inception to actual use”
Reviewing the benefits to our cities of energy-efficient buildings
We are increasingly aware of the importance of addressing climate and energy issues at the urban level. This is a good article by Eric Maackres on the Eco-Business website about four ways he has identified that cities benefit from better energy performing buildings. 4 surprising ways energy-efficient buildings benefit cities Urbanisation presents major challenges: … Continue reading Reviewing the benefits to our cities of energy-efficient buildings
A real estate broker discusses energy-efficient mortgages
Financing more energy-efficient buildings is a big topic globally. While this is from David Brown, a real estate broker from Arizona, he raises important points on the AzCentral website that should be of interest to many of you. 3 questions to ask about Energy-Efficient Mortgages An Energy Efficient Mortgage is good to weigh, but … Continue reading A real estate broker discusses energy-efficient mortgages
India looking to improve energy performance of its government buildings
Emerging economies such as India are taking sustainable energy policies increasingly seriously. While we have been reading of its efforts in renewable energy, it is good to read on the India Today website that a Parliamentary panel is now recommending that all government buildings ensure that they meet certain performance levels. Hopefully this proposal will … Continue reading India looking to improve energy performance of its government buildings
Hotels in US waking up to need to take new approach to energy efficient techniques
It is interesting when the New York Times has an article explaining how US hotels should follow good practice in Europe. Erica Goode writes a good article describing the latest developments. If you're staying in an American hotel, let us know your experience. At Energy-Minded U.S. Hotels, They’ll Turn the Lights Off for You … Continue reading Hotels in US waking up to need to take new approach to energy efficient techniques
“Standardization was the key to the industrial revolution…” so why not for improving energy efficiency in buildings
Ellen Bell from the Environmental Defense Fund writes a good post on the Smart Energy Decisions website about how efficiency standards for commercial buildings can save both energy and significantly lower energy costs. Ellen Bell manages the Environmental Defense Fund's Redefining Energy Efficiency Project by working with commercial office buildings and other partners in Chicago. … Continue reading “Standardization was the key to the industrial revolution…” so why not for improving energy efficiency in buildings
More on MIT’s tool to encourage building retrofits
There has already been another post this week from MIT. Ken Silverstein writes a post on the Energy Manager Today website. That gives a bit more information on it. EiD believes it is so important that it warrants this post as well. Analyzing Buildings for Energy Efficient Retrofits Can be Practical, MIT Says Want … Continue reading More on MIT’s tool to encourage building retrofits
Improving energy efficiency will bring big benefits to cities
We are seeing more evidence every day about the importance of cities in promoting sustainable energy. David Chandler writes on the MIT website that retrofitting a small portion of buildings would have big impact on cities’ carbon emissions. And more importantly, the study shows how to identify those buildings that will have the biggest impact. … Continue reading Improving energy efficiency will bring big benefits to cities
Using drones to observe energy performance of buildings
Only last week, EiD provided a use of drones to help planning applications for wind farms. Now we have a news item from The Engineer website on an initiative of students at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland. It is quite impressive. Strathclyde students monitor energy efficiency with drones Students are coupling thermal imaging … Continue reading Using drones to observe energy performance of buildings
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