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July Top 10
The top 10 solutions on the Better Buildings Solution Center from the past month include resources for improving energy performance, leveraging low carbon technologies, sourcing project financing, and more. Dive into the roundup, featuring solutions from partners Celanese, Los Angeles Department of…
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The Commercial Real Estate (CRE) sector saw strong turnout at the 2022 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, with representatives from more than two dozen organizations taking advantage of the opportunity to share progress, exchange proven efficiency and decarbonization solutions, and network…
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In 2017, Life Time, Inc. became the first athletic club partner to join the Better Buildings Challenge by committing to a 20% energy efficiency improvement over 10 years from a 2014 baseline. Now, Life Time has surpassed that goal, reaching 38% energy savings in just seven years. Life Time…
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More than 40 organizations are partnering with DOE as part of the Better Buildings Workforce Accelerator, committing to enhance the energy efficiency workforce by cultivating interest, facilitating pathways, and improving skills. These organizations are working to create a workforce that is well-…
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Better Buildings Challenge partner The Catholic University of America (CUA) isn’t just increasing energy efficiency: they’re also working to foster next generation of the buildings and decarbonization workforce. Over Earth Day, the university hosted a conference exploring how the workforce is…
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The Wendy’s Company joined the Better Buildings Challenge in 2015, committing to 20% energy reduction across its U.S. company-operated portfolio and its Restaurant Support Center of roughly 1.3 million square feet. As The Wendy’s Company worked to improve energy efficiency across its own portfolio…
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June Top 10
The top 10 most-viewed resources on the Better Buildings Solution Center from the past month include strategies for low carbon technologies, energy project financing, and clean energy access in low-income communities. This list also highlights solutions from partners 3M, Celanese Corporation, Los…
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Thank you to all the partners, Goal Achievers, Better Plants Better Project and Practice Awardees, and attendees for joining us at the 2022 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit! We hope you enjoyed the event, were able to reconnect with colleagues and peers, and gained valuable resources and…
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In a recent peer exchange, Better Buildings partners from the hospitality and healthcare sectors discussed challenges and solutions related to water efficiency, conservation, and safety. The event brought together Better Buildings partners and affiliates, including Hilton, Travel + Leisure, the…
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May Top 10
The top 10 most-viewed resources on the Better Buildings Solution Center from the past month feature a new solution from Zebra Technologies, plus toolkits on strategies for low carbon technologies, clean energy access in low-income communities, project financing, and more.  Check out this…
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Register today for the 2022 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit taking place in Arlington, Virginia, May 17-19, 2022. Join us for three days of networking opportunities, interactive sessions, and special events at this year’s Summit! Each year, the Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit…
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Many people realize that energy efficiency can save energy and money, but energy-saving projects often yield additional, quantifiable benefits beyond energy and cost savings. However, the non-energy benefits of energy efficiency are frequently omitted from energy efficiency assessments in buildings…
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Better Buildings Affiliates are NGOs, associations, and nonprofits that identify, recruit, and support organizations interested in improving energy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions across their U.S. building portfolios. Through the Better Buildings Initiative, Better Buildings healthcare…
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DOE’s Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC), part of the Better Buildings Initiative, was launched in 2020 to work with facility owners, operators, and managers to demonstrate how to maximize savings with lighting upgrades. Through this effort, partners have demonstrated the greater impact…
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Registration is now open for the 2022 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, happening May 17-19, 2022. This year’s Summit will be in person and will convene Better Buildings and Better Plants partners across sectors and include industry experts, stakeholders, and other leaders in efficiency and…
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April Top 10
The top 10 most-viewed resources on the Better Buildings Solution Center from the past month feature strategies for low carbon technologies, clean energy access in low-income communities, project financing, and more. This list also highlights solutions from partners New York City Housing Authority…
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March Top 10
The top 10 most-viewed resources on the Better Buildings Solution Center from the past month features a new Showcase Project from Better Buildings Challenge partner Mercy Housing, plus strategies for low carbon technologies, toolkits for energy project financing, and more. Check out this month’s…
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In a recent peer exchange, Better Buildings partners from the commercial real estate and healthcare sectors discussed challenges and solutions related to renewables integration, decarbonization strategies, and financing for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). The event brought together Better…
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February Top 10
The top 10 most-viewed resources on the Better Buildings Solution Center from the past month include strategies for low carbon technologies, toolkits for wastewater energy management and energy project financing, and more. Check them out! 1. Low Carbon Technology Strategies ToolkitTo…
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Almost 40 organizations are partnering with DOE as part of the Better Buildings Workforce Accelerator with a commitment to enhancing the energy efficiency workforce by cultivating interest, facilitating pathways, and improving skills. These organizations are catalyzing a workforce that is well-…