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March 18, 2013
Green Construction and Renewable Use Are on the Rise

Three recent reports only confirm what many people believe: the world is experiencing a growth in green construction and renovations as well as a growth in reliance on renewable energy generation.

Insights, Energy efficiency, Wind, Solar, Green buildings, Building retrofits, Other renewable, Utility Generation, End Use
Article
September 11, 2012
Recycling by Design for Green Schools

Recycling campus buildings and preserving historic resources can help secure heritage, achieve a more sustainable environment and draw economic benefits.

In The Know, Recycling, Building retrofits, End Use
Article
May 1, 2012
Reducing Operating Costs Through Energy Retrofits

To a facility operator, the biggest obstacle to reducing utility operating costs is inertia—that is, how to get the process started.

In The Know, HVAC, Building retrofits, End Use
Article
November 1, 2011
Maintaining Sustainability for Green Schools

To achieve sustainability in facilities, schools and universities must emphasize ongoing maintenance.

In The Know, Green buildings, Building retrofits, Environmental Impact, End Use
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March 15, 2011
Energy Retrofits: When Is the Time to Act?

Existing buildings' operational inefficiencies can benefit from an energy or recommissioning program.

In The Know, HVAC, Building retrofits, End Use
Article
December 6, 2010
DOE Announces $21 Million in Technical Assistance Projects to Improve Energy Use in Commercial Buildings

During a live online chat at the White House last week, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that 24 projects are receiving a total of $21 million in technical assistance to dramatically reduce the energy used in their commercial buildings. 

News, Federal, Energy efficiency, Green buildings, Building retrofits, End Use, Smart Grid, Policy
Article
November 9, 2010
Survey: Local Governments Slowly Adopting Sustainability Initiatives

While communities across the nation are increasingly conscious of sustainability issues, many are still at the beginning stages of turning green-focused priorities into concrete actions related to sustainability and energy conservation.

Spotlight, Energy conservation, Local Government, Building retrofits, End Use, Policy
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August 19, 2010
PACE Loan Supporters Rally Against Federal Criticism

In light of the FHFA's warning against Property Assessed Clean Energy loans, some local governments have suspended their PACE programs, but supporters are rallying to save the green energy funding method.

Spotlight, Federal, Building retrofits, End Use, Policy
Article
July 13, 2010
Federal Housing Finance Agency Issues Caution Against PACE Energy Loans

PACE loans allow cities and counties to finance residents' energy efficiency retrofits and on-site renewable energy generation installations through loans that are repaid with a property tax assessment. 

Spotlight, Energy efficiency, Local Government, Building retrofits, End Use, Policy
Article
March 27, 2009
LEED 101

A quick look at the steps to becoming Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified (go to article in Lodging Hospitality)

In The Know, LEED, Energy efficiency, Energy conservation, Green buildings, Building retrofits, End Use