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At the Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center, part of Cleveland Clinic’s network of hospitals and healthcare facilities, the answer to more savings was in low and no-cost improvements.
The Twinsburg facility was designed and certified LEED Gold, but after only a year of operation was using…
Leaders in energy efficiency know that goals are rarely achieved without trying something new. Better Buildings Challenge healthcare partner UW Health recently took advantage of an energy incentive pilot program offered through their local utility, and managed to reduce demand levels for three…
The 2017 Better Buildings Summit is right around the corner, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to register. Check out confirmed speakers, sessions, and special events on the today.By the Numbers125+ SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS ARE PLANNED ACROSS MULTIPLE SECTORS AND TOPICS:…
Leaders in the commercial real estate (CRE) sector have indicated a market need for information about the legality of submetering throughout the country.
According to DOE's Energy Efficiency in Separate Tenant Spaces Report, achieving greater levels of tenant energy efficiency is…
Better Buildings Initiative partners in pursuit of their energy savings, can sometimes hit a roadblock that stalls progress in meeting their goals. To help overcome these moments of pause, at this year's Better Buildings Summit, national laboratory experts are available to help attendees and…
Increasingly, K-12 schools across the country provide learning opportunities in unexpected places, with new, exciting subject matter such as energy efficiency. For instance our Better Buildings Challenge K-12 partners are implementing innovative, educational energy practices across their campuses…
The Department of Energy is taking energy efficiency to a new level at the 2017 Better Buildings Summit from May 15 to 17 in Washington, D.C. Featuring energy experts from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, the Summit has a little bit of everything for attendees.
And this year we are debuting a…
After releasing our Top-10 Solutions in January, February has brought in a few game-changers to our list of top solutions. February’s Top-10 Solutions are motivating! Check out the latest Top-10:1. Better Buildings Financing Navigator The U.S. Department of Energy introduced a new, web-…
Fresh off our Top-10 Solutions in 2016, the first month of 2017 has seen our Solution rankings moving and shaking. January’s Top-10 Solutions kick off the year with a bang. See our latest Top-10 below:
1. Better Buildings Financing Navigator
In January, the U.S. Department of Energy introduced a…
The New Year is off to a strong start with Better Buildings Multifamily partner Corcoran Management being recognized as a leader in energy efficiency by DOE and HUD. In January, Corcoran Management Founder John Corcoran hosted a tour of Canterbury Towers, an apartment community in Worcester,…
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When we think of building technologies and energy efficiency, we usually jump to things like lighting, HVAC, and building automation systems. However, the first system of a building that plays a role in its efficiency and performance is the envelope. The building envelope – walls, windows, roofs,…
Local government partners of the Better Buildings Challenge closed out 2016 with a flurry of major energy-efficiency measures that will drive significant energy performance improvements and provide models for other city action across the country.DenverOn December 19, 2016, the City of Denver passed…
The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Summit will take place this May 15-17, in Washington, D.C. As one of the premier events for energy and business professionals, the Summit is the forum to engage with peers and explore and share innovative organizational strategies…
The Better Buildings Challenge added 60 new partners in 2016. We are grateful for their leadership and their commitment to reduce their energy use and share their lessons learned and expertise!
This year's Top-10 Solutions are featured below. These are the most-viewed solutions in the Better Buildings Solution Center.1. Energy Data Access: Blueprint for Action ToolkitThe Better Buildings Energy Data Accelerator was a two-year partnership with cities and utilities to improve energy…
Applications are open to submit your organization for the Advanced RTU Campaign's annual recognition efforts! For 2017, the awards will be presented at the Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association’s National Conference in Dallas, Texas, on April 19. These awards serve to…
Chances are the commercial building you work in or manage consumes excess energy by drawing power from appliances when not in use. In fact, the General Services Administration estimates that 25% of commercial plug load electricity is lost to these “phantom” loads. An easy solution to…
Better Buildings Challenge Partner Chattanooga, Tennessee, announced its first showcase project, the Chattanooga Public Library. In the heart of downtown Chattanooga’s Innovation District, this unique 4-story, 12,000-square-foot space will undergo three phases of energy efficiency revitalization…
On December 19, 2016, the City of Denver passed a landmark ordinance that will drive significant energy performance improvements in the City’s large multi-family and commercial buildings. The ordinance, the Energize Denver program, requires that the energy performance of large multi-family and…