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Depending on your market sector, there can be different challenges and opportunities regarding financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. A range of factors can affect how a building owner may choose to approach financing for energy projects, and much of the available guidance…
On May 6, 2019, DOE traveled to Kingsport, Tennessee to recognize Better Buildings, Better Plants partner Eastman Chemical for its energy efficiency leadership.
Eastman Chemical manufactures hundreds of chemicals, synthetic fibers, and plastics. To help improve energy efficiency performance at its…
The 10 most-viewed resources from the past month include Better Buildings toolkits on financing, lighting, ESPC, energy data access, and more. We also have solutions from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), REI, Ulta Beauty and a new collection of resilience resources. Take a…
The newest research from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and the Building Commissioning Association (BCxA) shows that building commissioning remains a cost-effective way to improve the operation of your building while lowering energy use and mitigating other risks associated with poor…
Partnering with your local utility can be a valuable step toward making your buildings more energy efficient. Utilities across the country offer assistance for energy efficiency, but programs vary and it can be challenging to know what is available and where to start. Through Better Buildings, DOE…
Many sectors of the global economy are moving toward an “as-a-service” model—a new way for businesses and consumers to procure products and equipment without taking ownership of them. Platforms like Spotify and Netflix provide entertainment-as-a-service, software-as-a-service is becoming ubiquitous…
Congratulations to our Better Buildings Partners and Affiliates recognized last week as 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award winners!
ASHE
Best Buy
BOMA International
Bozzuto Management Company
Bullitt County Public Schools
CalPortland Company
CBRE…
On April 15, DOE recognized Shorenstein Properties LLC, a Better Buildings Challenge partner, for its commitment to energy efficiency and toured a large project recently completed in San Francisco. Shorenstein has implemented numerous energy-efficiency upgrades at its Market Square property in…
On April 15, DOE and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) representatives recognized Better Buildings Challenge partners Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC) and Mercy Housing for energy efficiency leadership at TNDC’s Alexander Residence and Mercy…
The 10 most-viewed resources from the past month include solutions from Ulta Beauty, REI, the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), as well as the new K-12 Lighting Toolkit. Check them out! 1. Ulta Beauty: Breaking Down the Split…
For K-12 schools in the US, energy bills represent the second highest operating expense behind salaries. By optimizing lighting systems (equipment and operations), schools can unlock lighting energy savings of up to 50%. That’s a lot of savings from one system! There are many opportunities to…
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) took visitors on a tour to see firsthand the improvements made at the Santee Educational Complex—one of the district’s showcase projects. Maria T. Vargas, Director of DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative, toured the complex alongside LAUSD staff, students,…
On March 25, DOE traveled to Goodyear, Arizona to recognize Better Buildings Alliance partner REI for its leadership in energy efficiency. Maria T. Vargas, Director of DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative, toured REI’s Distribution Center Showcase Project. REI has achieved significant energy…
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), a Better Buildings partner, owns and leases more than 375 million square feet of space in 9,600 buildings in more than 2,200 communities nationwide. As part of its overall mission, GSA seeks to save taxpayer money through better management of federal…
Through Better Buildings, DOE is working with market leaders to identify and demonstrate the multiple benefits of energy efficiency. In their latest Better Buildings showcase project, The Tower Companies has created a prime example with The Pearl.
The Pearl, which received LEED Gold…
The Home Energy Score™ team is excited to recognize the winners of the Home Energy Score Century Club Award! The Century Club Award recognizes Home Energy Score Certified Assessors™ who have delivered 100 or more Home Energy Scores in a calendar year and are in good standing with their program…
The 10 most-viewed resources from the past month include solutions from Gundersen Health, Ulta Beauty, REI, Wendy’s, and the City of Hillsboro. Check them out! 1. How to Implement Green Revolving Funds This collection of solutions provides guidance on establishing a green revolving fund…
The Interior Lighting Campaign (ILC) – a collaborative effort from DOE, GSA, the International Facility Management Association, the interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies, and the Illuminating Engineering Society – is accepting applications for 2019 recognition, which covers…
The wait is over! Registration for the 2019 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit is now open. Join industry experts and peers across commercial, industrial, and public sectors at this year’s Summit, July 10-11, 2019 in the Washington, D.C. metro area (Arlington, VA). The Summit is uniquely…
The 10 most-viewed resources from the past month feature replicable solutions from Wendy’s, West Palm Beach, REI, and Stevens Institute for Technology along with toolkits, webinars, and more. Check them out!
1. Prioritizing Laboratories to Meet Your Energy Goal (Webinar)
A typical…