By JP Jaudel on
03 Sep 2013 •
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its second edition of the Medium-Term Renewable Energy Market Report 2013, which provides an analysis of major trends for 21 identified leading markets. Maria van der Hoeven, Executive Director of the EIA, stated when pre …
By Afroz Algiers on
24 Jun 2013 •
openbook 2 minute read
Recently, Sarah Stellberg of the Institute for Market transformation, came across evidence that suggested almost a 100% non-compliance with building codes in certain U.S jurisdictions. To respond to this shocking figure, she developed a measure of the potential savings …
By GBIG Staff on
18 Jun 2013 •
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Earlier this year Illinois surpassed a few big milestones with more than 700 LEED certified buildings totaling more than 150 million square feet (not counting LEED for Homes or LEED for Neighborhood Development). Given this exciting news, we thought it would be worth re …
By Dan Kandy on
18 Jun 2013 •
openbook 1 minute read
The third year of the EPA's National Building Competition saw 3,000 buildings battle it out to see which could generate the greatest energy savings. Teams tracked energy savings using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, and the winner was the building that demonstrated the …
By Paul Best on
18 Jun 2013 •
openbook 2 minute read
The U.S. Department of Energy have funded a guide aimed at offering clean energy financing options for K - 12 schools, specifically for "comprehensive" energy projects, or those that "involve multiple measures and are targeted toward achieving significant energy savings …
By Maija Krizmane on
18 Jun 2013 •
openbook 2 minute read
With their need for ventilation, heating, cooling, and lighting, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, it's no wonder hospitals use more energy than any other major building type. What if you could configure a hospital, using passive and low-energy systems, and achieve …
By Dan Kandy on
18 Jun 2013 •
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Common wisdom may be that new commercial buildings consume less energy than their older counterparts, but that may not be the case, according to a new study, Commercial Building Electricity Consumption Dynamics: The Role of Structure Quality, Human Capital, and Contrac …
By Afroz Algiers on
18 Jun 2013 •
openbook 3 minute read
Faced with the definite energy price volatility, and the burst of urbanization that we will witness over the next two decades, a sense of urgency regarding energy efficiency is slowly beginning to creep into society. The study, Unlocking American Efficiency: The Econo …
By Dan Kandy on
18 Jun 2013 •
openbook 2 minute read
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) sees utilities and renters in multifamily buildings as a match made in heaven for achieving energy efficiency goals. According to Engaging as Partners in Energy Efficiency: A Primer for Utilities on the Energy …
By Dan Kandy on
31 May 2013 •
openbook 1 minute read
Healthcare facilities are the second most energy intensive building type in the U.S. (second only to food service), representing 9% of building energy use and 4% of total energy use in the country. Targeting 100! A national High-Performance Hospital Model provides a r …
