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- Environmental Sustainability
State of the ENERGY STAR Program September 29, 2025 | By: CRE Insight Journal While the ENERGY STAR program continues to deliver value to commercial real estate, its future now hangs in the balance amid political pressure and privatization proposals. For decades, ENERGY STAR quietly became th [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Technology
Using AI for Sustainability September 29, 2025 | By: CRE Insight Journal Businesses are being reshaped by artificial intelligence, notably through gains in sustainable practices. It’s assisting them - whether lowering building energy use, streamlining deliveries, or forecasting ecological h [...] - Environmental Sustainability
Water Conservation: Techniques for Reducing Water Usage August 4, 2025 | By: CRE Insight Journal Water conservation has become a critical issue worldwide, driven by increasing demand, environmental concerns, and the effects of climate change. In the context of commercial real estate, where large buildings and comple [...] - Environmental Sustainability
Managing Environmental Risks in Commercial Real Estate July 21, 2025 | By: CRE Insight Journal The commercial real estate industry has always faced various challenges, from fluctuating market conditions to shifting tenant demands. However, over the last few decades, one issue has steadily gained prominence in the [...] - Design & Construction, Environmental Sustainability
Adaptive Reuse – Transforming the Built Environment March 3, 2025 | By: CRE Insight Journal Adaptive reuse is revolutionizing commercial real estate (CRE) by repurposing underutilized or obsolete properties into vibrant, functional spaces. This strategy breathes new life into aging structures, reduces environme [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Healthy Buildings
Green Cleaning in the Commercial Real Estate Industry: Enhancing Sustainability and Value January 6, 2025 | By: CRE Insight Journal As sustainability takes center stage across industries, the commercial real estate (CRE) sector is embracing green cleaning practices as part of its commitment to environmentally responsible operations. Green cleaning re [...] - Environmental Sustainability
ENERGY STAR NextGen™ Certification Launched December 12, 2024 | By: Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the launch of ENERGY STAR NextGen, a new level of certification for U.S. commercial and multifamily buildings that available to the nation's most energy-efficient, l [...] - Environmental Sustainability
11 On-Demand Sustainability Resources October 28, 2024 | By: CRE Insight Journal CRE Insight Journal’s annual ENERGY STAR® Month wrapped up recently. Here’s a quick look at the 11 on-demand resources released this year:Behind the Curtain: Increased Tenant Transparency – While energy perfor [...] - Environmental Sustainability
Sustainability in the Commercial Real Estate World October 28, 2024 | By: Don Erb In the winter of 2020, I completed two brief videos for CRE Insight Journal relating to sustainability. The impact your company might have on the Triple Bottom Line of Sustainability, articulated beautifully by the Unite [...] - Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability Case Studies October 28, 2024 | By: CRE Insight Journal Commercial real estate professionals often find inspiration from other industry professionals and the projects they implement to design, construct, manage, and operate properties. If you’re looking for some inspiration [...] - Environmental Sustainability
Ways to Save: Resources October 21, 2024 | By: CRE Insight Journal Sustainability and efficiency are major drivers in commercial real estate. Tenants look towards greener buildings and ask owners how they are impacting the environment. Owners look towards managers and operators on how t [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Technology
EV Chargers in CRE: Cost and Installation October 21, 2024 | By: Scott Baker, PE There were only 506 public EV chargers nationwide in 2010. The number of EV chargers has grown substantially to over 175,000 chargers in 2024. With the growth in electric vehicles, the need to provide charging infrastruc [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Technology
Technology and Sustainability October 14, 2024 | By: Nancy Larson, LEED AP O+M Technological innovations have made it possible to advance sustainability in building operations through features such as systems monitoring and energy performance tracking, but the term technology has always been a bit [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Tenant Experience
Strategies for Property Managers to Promote ENERGY STAR Tenant Space October 14, 2024 | By: CRE Insight Journal ENERGY STAR Tenant Space is designation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for commercial spaces that meet specific energy efficiency performance criteria. It focuses on leased spaces, encouraging tenants [...] - Environmental Sustainability
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Update October 8, 2024 | By: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is rolling out optional Multi-Factor Authentication for all Portfolio Manager® users on Oct. 15, 2024.What You Need to KnowMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA) [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Tenant Experience
Ways to Save: ENERGY STAR Tenant Space October 7, 2024 | By: CRE Insight Journal The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began development of the ENERGY STAR Tenant Space program in 2018 and it was officially launched in 2020. It was created as a new way to assess and recognize environmentally [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance
Sustainable Management: an Interview with Brenden Welch October 7, 2024 | By: Brenden Welch Brenden Welch is Bridge Commercial Real Estate’s Director of Property Management for the greater Atlanta area. He has over twenty-five years in the commercial real estate industry and sits at the cutting edge of buildi [...] - Environmental Sustainability
State of Play: The Sustainability Imperative: Practical Strategies for Office Buildings October 2, 2024 | By: Brian Bollinger As property managers of office buildings, you’ve seen the industry shift in many directions over the years. Tenant expectations have evolved, regulations have tightened, and the pressure to maintain the value of your p [...] - Environmental Sustainability
Sourcing Energy Efficient Products October 1, 2024 | By: CRE Insight Journal ENERGY STAR® is an essential resource for commercial real estate (CRE) professionals who are focused on driving environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® provides several tools that are useful in [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Tenant Experience
Behind the Curtain: Increased Tenant Transparency October 1, 2024 | By: Scott Baker While energy performance has been the focus for most building owners, property managers, and building engineers for many years, there is now more of a push to see this reported. In recent years, Environmental, Social, an [...]