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3 Reasons for an Early Sustainability Feasibility Study for Your Project

3 Reasons for an Early Sustainability Feasibility Study for Your Project

by Admin | Mar 19, 2021 | Community

When engaged in cost assessment or early schematic design, building owners and design teams often struggle determining how evolving green building and energy codes will impact their projects. Additionally, agencies are applying above-code requirements such as...
Simplifying Title 24: The Importance of Experienced Energy Efficiency Consultants

Simplifying Title 24: The Importance of Experienced Energy Efficiency Consultants

by Admin | Mar 11, 2021 | Community

When discussing energy efficiency, it is critical to remember the reasoning behind a “greener” build. Sustainability is the goal of all buildings, but more importantly, green sustainability eliminates unwanted costs and unnecessary maintenance down the road for future...
2022 Zero Code: A Roadmap for Buildings with Net Zero Emissions in California

2022 Zero Code: A Roadmap for Buildings with Net Zero Emissions in California

by Admin | Mar 4, 2021 | Community

Are code-mandated zero carbon emissions in the future for California? There are many factors that are pushing buildings in that direction. The Building Energy Efficiency Standards (BEES) are requiring higher levels of energy efficiency with every code cycle....
Zero By Design: LADWP Launches Their New Construction Incentive Program

Zero By Design: LADWP Launches Their New Construction Incentive Program

by Admin | Feb 5, 2021 | Community

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...
3 Important Steps on Passing Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Field Verifications

3 Important Steps on Passing Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Field Verifications

by Admin | Nov 9, 2020 | Community

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...
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