by VCA-Admin001a | Jan 8, 2021 | Community
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...
by VCA-Admin001a | Jan 6, 2021 | Community
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...
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 | Aug 14, 2020 | Community
The most common distinction attributed to green buildings is that they have a lower impact on the environment when compared to conventional buildings. Even though that is true and a major element of their design, it is not the end of the story. As a matter of fact,...
by VCA-Admin001a | Apr 30, 2020 | Community
Bottom line? Healthy employees get more done. On March 19, 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released an Employer Costs for Employee Compensation report for December 2019. On average, employers spent 7.3% of total compensation, or $2.53 per hour worked on personal,...
