Zero By Design: LADWP Launches Their New Construction Incentive Program
In the past, the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) have partnered with utility providers to create financial incentives for new developments to reach beyond standard sustainable code measures. Now, LADWP is launching their...
Is Your Building Framing Hurting Your ROI?
A code-compliant insulated building envelope – roof, wall, subfloor and quality fenestration – typically results in a heat resistant, well-constructed building that requires less cooling and heating to keep occupants comfortable. However, did you know that without...
The Debate on All-Electric New Buildings Escalates as the CEC Weighs Changes to Energy Efficiency Standards
The time is approaching when the State of California will decide whether to enact new standards ending the use of natural gas in some or all new buildings. On December 9, 2020, the California Energy Commission held a workshop discussing potential updates to Title 24...
Top Benefits of Microgrids for Real Estate Developments
Microgrids can deliver dependable, local, economically salable clean energy. Microgrids are decentralized energy systems that operate with traditional grid-based utilities, and if required, could power a campus, a neighborhood, or a small region independent of the...
How Electrification Improves Indoor Air Quality
42% of the U.S. labor force is now working from home fulltime, and correspondingly, considerations for healthy homes have greatly increased. How can we help occupants have a better experience in a living space? How can we improve the health of our own living spaces?...
ENERGY STAR Introduces Recognition for Tenants
As of October 2020, tenants can now benchmark and apply for ENERGY STAR Certification for their leased office spaces. This new Tenant Space certification recognizes tenants who implement sustainability upgrades and empowers them to adopt best practices in energy...
Zeroing in on Zero Net Energy Building Programs
Zero Energy. Zero Carbon. Zero Waste. Commitments to “Zero” are proliferating globally. These certifications are urging developers and building operators to achieve ultimate levels of efficiency. Maintaining healthy budgets and driving profitability keeps buildings...
3 Important Steps on Passing Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Field Verifications
Construction delays can cause a significant increase on spending and have a great impact on returns. The most important factors causing delays are design changes, inadequate field installation, lack of planning, and poor familiarity with testing requirements. HERS...