by VCA-Admin001a | 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...
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 23, 2020 | Community
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...
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 1, 2020 | Community
In the sustainable building industry today, decarbonization is the hot topic. But what does this mean for the future of our buildings? Decarbonization is directly related to the science of global warming. The discussion includes both embodied carbon and operational...
