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
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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
The continuing controversy over energy performance certificates in the rental market in Britain
Britain has one of the most progressive policies relating to requiring landlords to upgrade their properties to meet climate and energy goals. Yet, as Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, writes in the July/August issue of Energy in Buildings and Industry magazine, it may be illegal to rent out a building without … Continue reading The continuing controversy over energy performance certificates in the rental market in Britain
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
Rethinking infrastructure
Everyone is aware of the catastrophe from wildfires that hit the Albertan city of Fort McMurray earlier this spring. Regardless of the cause, it has focused attention on the need for better resiliency that is required because of extreme nature disasters. As explained by the Canadian Press on the CBC website, this has been forefront … Continue reading Rethinking infrastructure
Energy management in our homes still requires more effort
In Europe we are trying to put the pieces together for an ambitious strategy to improve the energy performance of our existing homes. David Roberts on the Vox Energy and Environment website writes on many of the issues that need to be addressed. Energy-efficient homes: yes, we want them. But we haven’t done the … Continue reading Energy management in our homes still requires more effort
London’s Walkie-Talkie building leads trend for buildings to also be energy producers
London has changed dramatically in recent years with a skyline no one would have thought imaginable only a few years ago. One of the new skyscrapers, commonly known as the Walkie-Talkie, has been at the centre of controversy because of how sunlight reflects off it, causing serious effects. But, as Pilita Clark writes in the … Continue reading London’s Walkie-Talkie building leads trend for buildings to also be energy producers
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