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Energy Efficiency

The Energy Efficiency landing page for Facility Professionals.

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NYC Wants to Use Subway Stations to Heat Buildings


Facility Maintenance Decisions
Quietly, Sustainability Goes On

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Looking Beyond the Basics of Energy Conservation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Prepare and Employ Future HVAC Technicians

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Canadian Pool Electrifies Hot Water System with Heat Pump Upgrade

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Data Centers: Enhancing Sustainability, Efficiency with Liquid Cooling

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New ASHRAE Framework Targets AI Data Center Energy Challenges

Building Operating Management
HVAC Upgrades Require Smart Technology Choices and Clear Expectations

Building Operating Management
Strategic Upgrades Help Aging Buildings Meet Modern Demands

Building Operating Management
Energy Assessments: Six Steps to Building Value, Cost Control and Sustainability

Building Operating Management
Designing Data Centers for Long-Term Coexistence

Building Operating Management
Hyperscaling Responsibly: Data Center Design for Sustainability

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Steel Window System Balances Historic Accuracy with Modern Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hyperscaling Responsibly: Data Center Design for Sustainability

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Charlotte Hornets Facility Executives Headline NFMT East General Session

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How Westfield Modernized 18 Buildings Without Losing Its Past

Building Operating Management
Designing a School for the New Normal

Building Operating Management
Reducing Risk and Increasing Value Under Building Performance Standards

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Historic Campus Meets High-Efficiency Hot Water at Washington and Lee University

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Energy Star Program Appears Safe – For Now

Building Operating Management
HVAC Trends: What Lies Ahead

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tampa International Airport Designs with Safety and Sustainability in Mind

Building Operating Management
6 Trends Defining Next-Generation Buildings

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Checklist Spotlights Energy, Water Savings

Building Operating Management
Energy Efficiency During AI’s Takeover Without Breaking the Bank

Building Operating Management
Avoid Trouble in Data Center Operations

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The Greatest Barriers to Building Electrification

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Report Exposes Shifts in Energy Efficiency Priorities

Building Operating Management
Energy Efficiency in Data Center Design and Operations

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Nashville Restaurant Solves Kitchen Challenge with Commercial Water Heater

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What Facilities Managers Stand to Lose if Energy Star is Eliminated

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Grand Center Residence Hall Elevates Student Life at University of Tampa

Building Operating Management
Why Energy Efficiency is a Tool for Nonprofit Resilience

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St. Paul Catholic Church Future-Proofs Comfort with Energy-Efficient HVAC Overhaul

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Pennsylvania Convention Center Sets a National Example with Smart, Sustainable Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Durable Coatings Key to Sustainability Goals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Architectural Coatings Not Just for Aesthetics Anymore

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Smart Boiler Systems Maximize Hospital Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Making the Case for Ground Source Heat Pumps

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Smart Boiler Project Slashes Twin Cities Hospital Energy Bills

Building Operating Management
Library Addresses Myriad Lighting Challenges

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Three Anti-Renewable Energy Bills Fail in Texas Legislature

Building Operating Management
Making Zero-Emissions Facilities the New Normal

Building Operating Management
K-12 School Districts Consider Alternate Funding Options

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DOE Cancels Nearly $250 Million in Clean Energy Grants in Illinois

Building Operating Management
Losing Energy Star is Bad for the Industry 

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Marriott Facilities Meet Challenging Climate With High-Performance HVAC Systems

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NYC Hospitals Outline Resilience Gains

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Unlocking Operational Savings with ESCOs

Building Operating Management
5 Steps to Achieving Sustainable Renovations

Building Operating Management
The Future of Energy-Efficient Facilities

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Can Solar Help Offset the AI's Energy Demand? 

Building Operating Management
How to Balance Energy Savings with Legionella Prevention

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103 CityPoint Installs Innovative Daylighting Design

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Rebuilding for Resilience: Gulf District Schools' Modern, Sustainable Learning Spaces

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Denver Extends Deadline for Building Electrification Compliance

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Current Trends for Data Center Lighting

Building Operating Management
A New Era for Integrating Lighting and HVAC Controls

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U.S. Adds Record Solar Capacity in 2024

Building Operating Management
Kentucky School District Benefits from ESCO Agreement

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U.S. Climate Alliance Reiterates Its Commitment to Paris Agreement Goals

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Will 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Deductions Survive Trump?

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Data Center Energy Demand Reviving Coal-Fired Power Plants

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GSA Facing Major Budget, Staff Cuts

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3 Ways to Restart Energy-Efficiency Efforts

Building Operating Management
The Art and Science of Benchmarking 

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Massachusetts is Top LEED State for 2024

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Three Ways to Restart Energy-Efficiency Efforts

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Chicago City Buildings Now Powered with 100 Percent Renewable Energy

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Building Owners Sue the State of Maryland Over Environmental Regulations

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Trump Signs 5 Executive Orders Dropping Sustainable Efforts

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3 Key Data Center Trends to Watch for in 2025

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Could Renewable Energy Soon Be Illegal in Some States?

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President Carter's Solar Panels Leaves a History Lesson in Sustainability

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New York Awarded $10 Million to Advance Clean Heating

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Building Automation Transforms Energy Use in Maury County Public Schools

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How to Prioritize Your Sustainability Commitments 

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Can Flow Batteries Solve the Renewable Energy Storage Problem?

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Cost of Electricity Expected to Skyrocket Due to Data Center Demand

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West Lake Commons Lifestyle Retail Center Selects Wood Planks for Exterior

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Feds Aim for Net Zero in Facilities

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Better Buildings Initiative is a Decarbonization Partner for Facilities Managers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Michigan Central Station Merges Energy Efficiency and History

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Supreme Court Rules to Allow EPA to Enforce Greenhouse Gas Reductions

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DOE Grants Target Cities' Green Efforts

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How Morehouse College Reduced Energy Consumption by 30 Percent

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C-Suite to Prioritize Sustainable Initiatives

Building Operating Management
Lighting Controls: Achieving Energy Efficiency and Visual Comfort

Building Operating Management
The ROI of Retrofitting: 5 Long-Term Benefits

Building Operating Management
Data Centers' Consumption of Water Remains High

Building Operating Management
How Solar Energy Saves Schools Money and Engages Students

Building Operating Management
How Metal Roofs Improve Energy Efficiency and Longevity

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California Energy Code Updates Aim to Save Energy Costs

Building Operating Management
More K-12 School Districts Leaning on Solar Energy

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Rightsizing Dumpsters with Sonar Technology

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Cyxtera's Data Center Upgraded Control System for Efficiency and Savings

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DOE Awards $66 Million in Grants

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ASHRAE Rolls Out Data Center Resource

Building Operating Management
Renovations Boost NBA’s Hawks’ Stadium

Building Operating Management
Optimizing Smart Restrooms: Power, Connectivity, and Budget Insights

Building Operating Management
Sustainable Roofing Strategies

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New York City Facilities Pledge to Cut Energy Consumption

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Impact of Water Heaters on Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Heaters’ Role in Sustainable Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cool Roof Coating Project Aids in Energy Savings

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What Exactly is a Zero Emissions Building?

Building Operating Management
3 Steps to Decarbonize Buildings

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Department of Energy Names Top Sustainable and Healthy Schools

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Wisconsin School Pursues Net-Zero Operations

Building Operating Management
The 1970's Energy Crisis Shined a Spotlight on Facility Management

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Updated ASHRAE Standard Focuses on Carbon Emissions

Building Operating Management
5 Steps to Decarbonize Facilities

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GSA Issues Guidance on LEDs and Controls

Building Operating Management
Smart Lighting Offers Major Benefits

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3 Energy Efficiency Resources for K-12 Facility Managers

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Allegiant Stadium Reaches 100 Percent Renewable Energy

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Facilities Support Industry Continues to Soar

Building Operating Management
How Can PACE Help Finance Energy Efficiency Projects?

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Federal Facilities Get $104 Million for Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Is Interest in LEED Certification Declining?

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Yale Software Predicts Maintenance Problems

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ABM Initiates Energy Performance Contracting Program with Orange County Public Schools

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Detroit Adopts Energy and Water Benchmarking Policy for All Buildings

Building Operating Management
For Data Center Construction, Location Matters

Building Operating Management
Biggest Challenges Facing Sustainable and Healthy Buildings

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The Benefits and Challenges of Facility Electrification

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New York Soccer Team Seeks to Play in City's First All-Electric Stadium

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EPA Launches Data Explorer to Help Cut Building Emissions

Building Operating Management
The Future of Green Building and Wellness

Building Operating Management
Future-Proofing the Energy Efficiency of New LED Lighting

Building Operating Management
How to Convert a Commercial Office Building to Net-Zero Energy

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Department of Energy to Spend $3.46 Billion on Grid Upgrades

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Building Performance Standards: A 'Paradigm Shift' for Facilities

Building Operating Management
Cutting Operational Costs through All-Electric, High Performance Buildings

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Atlas Products Used in Studio 804's LEED Platinum Build Project

Building Operating Management
How Do We Create Regenerative Buildings?

Building Operating Management
What Steps Should Facility Managers Take to Decarbonize?

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Rochester, Minnesota to Invest in Geothermal Energy

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Biden Administration Announces $46 Million for Decarbonization Projects

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New Amazon Headquarters Catches Attention of LEED Officials

Facility Maintenance Decisions
From IAQ to Energy Efficiency: HVAC Upgrades Post-Pandemic

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University of Pittsburgh Implements SolarEdge DC Solar Installations

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Tennessee Valley Authority Stepping up its Solar Power Game

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Navigating Funding Sources for Alternative Energy Projects

Building Operating Management
Denver Public Schools Embraces Net-Zero Plan

Building Operating Management
How to Take a LEED Role in Building Green

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Scottsdale Implements International Green Construction Code

Building Operating Management
ESCO Relationship Benefits Service Company, Facilities

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Department of Energy Announces $90 Million to Update Energy Codes

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Small New York City at Forefront of Decarbonization Push

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K-12 School Districts Selected for Renew America's Schools Grant Money

Building Operating Management
The Future of Buildings is Net-Zero Energy

Building Operating Management
3 Ways To Increase Chiller Efficiency

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New York State Program Offers Rewards for Electrification Programs

Building Operating Management
What You Need to Know about Building Performance Standards

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boiler Upgrade Provides Atlanta Convention Center With World-Class Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Insulation Issues: The Search for Savings

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ASHRAE Standard Addresses Zero Net Energy

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Could Electric Vehicles Help Power Your Building?

Building Operating Management
Understanding the Benefits of Virtual Power Plants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Available Grants, Tax Incentives for Commercial Buildings

Building Operating Management
4 Considerations for Installing Electric Vehicles Chargers at Commercial Sites

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Impact of ASHRAE 90.1 Standard Changes

Building Operating Management
Energy Management System Improves Convention Center Efficiency

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New SmartWatt Boiler Installed at Wesleyan University

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What is the Green Globes Certification and How Can it Benefit Facilities?

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International Code Council Publishes New Resource Guide

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What Is the Inflation Reduction Act and How to Use it for Energy Projects?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Myths and Misconceptions Surrounding Electric Utility Vehicles

Building Operating Management
Smart Windows Offer Modern Solution for Middle Tennessee State University

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ASHRAE Releases Latest Version of Standard 90.1-2022

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Enthusiasm over Electric Vehicle Fleets isn't Universal

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making the Move to Electric Utility Vehicles

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School Struggles to Turn Out the Lights

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New LEED Updates Focus on Energy Efficiency, Emissions Reductions

Building Operating Management
Why Assessing Pump Systems Matter

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Biden Administration Announces Federal Building Performance Standard

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ICC Guide Targets Energy Storage Systems

Building Operating Management
Bring Your Buildings Back With Retro Commissioning

Building Operating Management
3 Elements of Roofing Sustainability

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California Ranks First in Energy-Efficiency Policies

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5 Tips to Prepare Your HVAC for Winter

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Building in Australia Shows Value of Refurbishing over Rebuilding

Building Operating Management
4 Ways to Finance Energy Efficiency and Renewables

Building Operating Management
Sustainable Initiatives Can Help Future-Proof Buildings

Building Operating Management
Sustainable Buildings Go Beyond Just Environmental Benefits

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New York City Pledges $4 Billion to Electrify Schools

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Heat Pump Market to Hit $118 Billion by 2030

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Berkeley Lab Group Targets Energy Storage

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DOE Recognizes Lighting Technology Adopters

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USGBC Announces Proposed Updates to LEED

Building Operating Management
ESCOs Pave Pathway to Savings

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What You Need to Know About Community Solar

Building Operating Management
Life Time Athletic Club Chain Establishes Energy Efficiency Standards Across its Locations

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Specific WELL Building Solutions for Higher Education

Building Operating Management
Beyond Efficiency: Understanding the Occupant-Focused Benefits of Daylighting

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Why Facilities Managers Should Care About Net Zero

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Evaluate Real Facility Change During Zero Emissions Day

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Wendy's Franchisee Reaches Water, Energy Efficiency Goals

Building Operating Management
What to Look Out for When Upgrading Windows

Building Operating Management
Inflation Reduction Act Expands Energy Efficiency Tax Deductions

Building Operating Management
5 Commissioning Questions for Return-to-Office Energy Efficiency

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New Jersey Commits $45 Million for Electric School Buses

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Are Your Occupants Stealing Electricity by Charging Cell Phones?

Building Operating Management
How to Make Modernization Projects Profitable and Sustainable

Building Operating Management
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Targeted Renovations

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Utility Demand-Response Programs Heat Up

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Whole Foods Tops Energy Efficiency Goal Two Years Early

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Research Team Explores Idea of Solar Windows

Building Operating Management
How LEED Tackles Climate Change

Building Operating Management
Define, Measure, Reduce: How Buildings Go Carbon Neutral

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Louisville Recognizes Energy-Efficient Facilities

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How a Wisconsin Elementary School Achieved Net Zero Status

Building Operating Management
What You Need to Know About Building Performance Standards

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New York City Facilities Participate in Demand Response Program

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Bitcoin Miners Shut Down Amidst Texas Heatwave 

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Honolulu Passes Energy Benchmarking Ordinance

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The IDS Center Awarded Green Globes Certification

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US Ranks Low in Green Future Index

Building Operating Management
On the Path to Net-Zero Energy

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Green Globes Certified Space Tops 500 Million Square Feet

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Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Utilities Expected to Still Steer from Coal

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Life Time Inc. Surpasses Energy Goal

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New Jersey School District Becomes Net Zero, Installs Energy Saving Solutions

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LEED Zero Certifications Reach 23 Million Square Feet

Building Operating Management
Smart Pumps Lead the Way to Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Goals

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Washington Becomes First State to Mandate Building Electrification

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Electricity Prices Expected to Spike This Summer

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LA Tops List of Energy Star Cities

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Why Clean Energy is Becoming a Viable Career Choice

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Biden Administrations Ramps Up Solar Support

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Washington D.C. Establishes Aggressive Carbon Emissions Goals

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LEED Zero Certifications Reach 23 Million Square Feet

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NEMA Standard Aims to Raise Accuracy of Submeters

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Are You Measuring Your Organization’s Scope 3 Emissions?

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Los Angeles Bans Gas Hookups in New Construction

Building Operating Management
4 Steps to Performing a Successful Energy Assessment

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Propane Power Generators Help Prevent Blackouts, Cleaner Alternative

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Green Lease Leaders Awarded, Program Sees Record Expansion

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FEMA Aims to Boost Building Energy Efficiency, Resilience

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New Jersey Legislature Funds Electric Bus Pilot Program

Building Operating Management
Improving Long-Term Energy Efficiency with Commissioning

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Case Study: Rooftop Solar Reduces Carbon Footprint for Windows Manufacturer

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Biden Administration Proposes New Energy Standards for Commercial Water Heaters 

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GSA Tops Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goal

Building Operating Management
HVAC Industry Has Never Been More Essential

Building Operating Management
How Facilities Should Prepare for the Rapid Growth of Electric Vehicles

Building Operating Management
Strategies to Improve Elevator Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Building Safety, Sustainability Begin with Improved Building, Energy Codes

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DOE Program Seeks To Improve School Energy Performance

Building Operating Management
Smart Energy: What Is Your Facility's Climate Contribution?

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Biden Administration Announces $500 Million in Grants for K-12 Energy Efficiency

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DOE Rolls Out Energy Requirements for Federal Facilities

Building Operating Management
High-Performance Exteriors Provide Long-Term Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wisconsin Elementary School Achieves Net-Zero Energy

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Federal Funding Law Aids Building Resilience, Energy Efficiency, Safety

Building Operating Management
Net Positive Energy: One Facility's Success Story

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NEMA Standard Addresses Motor Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
How to Create a Successful Living Building Challenge Project

Building Operating Management
A New Resource to Understanding Advanced Building Controls

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Case Study: New Cooling Tower Improves Efficiency at Smithsonian Facility

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President Biden Touts Climate Change Mitigation in State of the Union

Building Operating Management
How Integrated Controls Lead to Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
5 Technology Trends That Will Dominate Facility Management in 2022

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Case Study: External Finishes Add New Dimension for High-Rise

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Building Performance Standards Coalition to Tackle Building Emissions

Building Operating Management
This Is What A LEED Platinum Residence Hall Looks Like

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What You Need to Know About Economizers

Building Operating Management
How to Implement a Successful Outsourcing Program

Building Operating Management
How to Select the Right Cool Roof

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Pandemic Shines Spotlight on VRF

Building Operating Management
How to Use the CRRC Database to Select Cool Roofs and Walls

Building Operating Management
New Tools Help Simplify The Energy Modeling Process

Building Operating Management
How to Design, Build, and Operate Greener Data Centers

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Case Study: Airport Reduces Carbon Footprint with 3D Printed Lighting

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Researchers Push Thermal Energy Storage to Next Level

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Princeton Goes Big in Bid for Net-Zero Campus

Building Operating Management
How FM and IT Can Team Up for Green

Building Operating Management
4 Simple Ways to Improve Building Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
5 Steps to Solve the Puzzle of an Aging BAS

Building Operating Management
Managing Data and Energy Use During the Pandemic

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GSA Outlines Move to Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings

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Killer Buildings? Study Reveals Facilities’ Impact on Human Health

Building Operating Management
How VRF Helps Facilities Cut Utility Bills

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University’s New Campus Presents Unique FM Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ventilation and Filtration: A Systemic Strategy for Healthier Buildings

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How Would You Build a Sustainable City From Scratch?

Building Operating Management
8 Ways Data Centers Can Improve Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Must Start with Energy Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Affordable Resilience With Propane Generators