Enduring the certification process for LEED, ENERGY STAR or other environmental programs requires extra time and commitment of the team throughout the duration of the building project. At times, the process can be overwhelming, especially for your first submission....
Energy consumers require and expect a resilient and reliable power supply. The existing power grid had been in place for the last hundred years and is reliable. The convoluted infrastructure hasn’t changed much. Climate change initiatives are increasing the...
Building commissioning started out simply, a third-party verifier representing ownership to ensure HVAC systems were installed properly at the correct settings. As building systems evolved to more complex, integrated, whole building systems, commissioning has evolved...
You may have heard some commotion over the current energy market and how it might affect your energy rates with the coming winter. Depending on your location, the concern may not be as great, but it’s still crucial to know where you stand. In Massachusetts,...
Washington, D.C. has demonstrated its commitment to reducing greenhouse gases and becoming carbon neutral. To small and medium business owners in the district, this often means straining budgets on measures to save energy usage. Sure, using less energy is the best way...
The Covid Relief Bill that was approved by Congress in December includes about $35.2 billion in energy initiatives. The Energy Act of 2020 authorizes RD&D activities and programs to advance new technologies. Photovoltaics, new transportation technologies and...
