by Admin | Aug 17, 2023 | Community
As part of the movement toward electrification and decarbonization, taking inventory of the energy consumed in the built environment is a necessity. To organize all that data, states and local jurisdictions have implemented energy benchmarking requirements for certain...
by Admin | Apr 21, 2022 | Community
In recent years, research has shown that LEED Certified buildings have been gaining market traction and can significantly increase the sales price of a building. A recent study by Cushman & Wakefield found that price premiums for LEED certified office...
by Admin | Apr 16, 2021 | Community
A third party Energy Assessment for an existing building is a proven method to identify and implement Energy Conservation Measures (ECM’s) to effectively reduce energy consumption and costs. An Energy Assessment conducted by VCA Green for Shift Apartments located in...
by Admin | Sep 25, 2020 | Community
On average, 30% of the energy used in commercial buildings is wasted. Benchmarking a commercial building is a great first step towards reducing energy usage and costs. ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager will calculate your buildings energy use intensity (EUI) by dividing...
by Admin | May 29, 2020 | Community
Implementing energy efficiency strategies doesn’t just benefit the Earth: it also benefits your pockets. Buildings utilize 70% of the electricity generated in the U.S. and emit over one-third of carbon emissions, which is more than any sector of the economy. Many...
