by VCA-Admin001a | Dec 3, 2020 | Community
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...
by VCA-Admin001a | Nov 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
With escalating construction and operating costs, owners of multifamily buildings often look at green building programs as just another cost. But there are many times when green initiatives can actually provide great ROI or even save money immediately with government...
by VCA-Admin001a | Oct 29, 2020 | Community
Escalating construction costs and changing regulations can challenge the most skilled project estimators. Not meeting financial targets can cost owners hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, or worse: force bankruptcy. Smart financing can ameliorate a...
by VCA-Admin001a | 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 VCA-Admin001a | 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...
