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- Environmental Sustainability, Lighting, Operations & Maintenance
Daylight Harvesting in CRE October 19, 2022 | By: Michael Knox, SMA, LEED GA, BOMI-HP What is daylight harvesting? Join Michael Knox, SMA, LEED-GA, BOMI-HP, Chief Engineer, CODA, with Portman Management, as he explains what daylight harvesting is, and how municipalities are adopting daylight harvesting te [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance
ENERGY STAR® in Commercial Real Estate October 12, 2022 | By: CRE Insight Journal How has the ENERGY STAR® program impacted commercial real estate? Join CRE Insight Journal this ENERGY STAR Day as we explore the incredible benefits ENERGY STAR has brought to CRE over its 30-year lifespan. In this vid [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Technology
EV Chargers in CRE: Charger Types and Support October 10, 2022 | By: Scott Baker, PE “Every couple of years, we’ve heard that this will be the year for electric vehicles and chargers to take off,” said Glenn Kurtz, vice president of Strategic Initiatives with Legacy Parking. “I think we are final [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Technology
Building Benchmarking with Michael Knox October 5, 2022 | By: Michael Knox, SMA, LEED GA, BOMI-HP Join Michael Knox, SMA, LEED GA, BOMI-HP, Chief Engineer, CODA, with Portman Management, as he discusses how he has used ENERGY STAR Benchmarking at his property and the importance of the program.To stay up to date o [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Financial Management
A Reinvestment Approach to Budgeting October 3, 2022 | By: Christopher Lelle, C.E.M. As we continue towards the end of another budget season, many of us are moving through a marathon of long hours to create our budgets. We are working to create a budget that meets the needs of the building and the financ [...] - Environmental Sustainability
ENERGY STAR® Certification Nation Update June 6, 2022 | By: CRE Insight Journal In 2014, ENERGY STAR® celebrated its 15-year anniversary through the first Certification Nation campaign. In honor of the ENERGY STAR program’s 30th anniversary, ENERGY STAR has opened a new Certification Nation campa [...] - Books / Blogs, Environmental Sustainability
2021 ENERGY STAR® Content Guide October 28, 2021 | By: CRE Insight Journal Since its inception, ENERGY STAR® has helped American businesses and families save 5 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity and avoid more than $450 Billion in energy costs. This important program was the centerpiece of [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance
Building Benchmarking: Mark Graves October 28, 2021 | By: Mark Graves Along the path towards energy efficiency and an ENERGY STAR®, benchmarking is an integral first step. Improving efficiency, reducing cost, and creating a better tomorrow all begin with sustainable choices. In this video [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Financial Management
Ways to Save: Sustainability Resources October 25, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh Sustainability is an important and tangible concern for everyone involved in buildings, from the owners and staff down to the tenants themselves. The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, a [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance
Building Benchmarking: Constance Hodges October 21, 2021 | By: Constance Hodges In the journey to energy efficiency and a high ENERGY STAR® score, benchmarking is an essential step. In this video, Constance Hodges with Cousins Properties, details how ENERGY STAR® benchmarking can enhance your buil [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Financial Management, Operations & Maintenance, Technology
Ways to Save: Energy Management and Information Systems October 20, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh Identifying, calculating, and managing your energy consumption data is vital for building operations and improvement. Energy Management and Information Systems (EMIS) are an important set of tools to understand and impro [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance
Building Benchmarking: Joe Sorbet October 14, 2021 | By: Joe Sorbet, SMA, SMT In the journey to energy efficiency and a high ENERGY STAR® score, benchmarking is an essential step. In this video, Joe Sorbet, SMA, SMT with Collaborative Real Estate explains how he used benchmarking with his buildin [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Lighting
Ways to Save: Lighting October 13, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh From the mightiest light house to the tiniest tech room, lighting is integral to the work we do. Lights provide visibility, comfort, and safety, but lighting costs can be a massive drain on building budgets. Light [...] - Design & Construction, Environmental Sustainability
Sustainable Performance: Key Performance Indicators Property Managers and Operators Should Evaluate October 12, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh With maintenance and operation costs on the rise, sustainability is becoming more important everyday. Sustainable options exist in nearly every commercial real estate market, but what are some of the ways sustainable per [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Roofing
Sustainable Options in Roofing October 11, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh A good roof can keep out the rain, snow, and wind, all while enabling a comfortable office environment for tenants. Roofing options have improved in recent years, and these options can be a great way to improve your ENER [...] - Environmental Sustainability
History and Impact of the Energy Star® Program October 7, 2021 | By: Scott Baker The ENERGY STAR® program has had a significant impact on the energy efficiency and savings of residential and commercial properties alike. In this video, Scott Baker with Baker Engineering discusses the benefits he has [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Financial Management, Lighting, Operations & Maintenance
Ways to Save: Low-Hanging Fruit October 6, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh Upgrades to your building’s efficiency are not always expensive, some solutions are cheap, easy, and can be done without buying anything or bringing in a consultant. These low-hanging fruits are great for helping your [...] - Environmental Sustainability
How is an ENERGY STAR® Score Calculated? October 4, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh ENERGY STAR® is an important program for buildings and their owners, engineers, and managers. Ninety percent of American households recognize the ENERGY STAR® label as a marker of energy efficiency on buildings, applia [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Industrial Real Estate
Advanced Industrial Sustainability Initiatives July 21, 2021 | By: Luci Smith, BOMA Fellow, RPA, FMA Sponsored by Imperial Dade. Many organizations are beginning to set long term goals and benchmarks for energy consumption, water usage and carbon emissions. In this video, Luci Smith with Link Logistics explains what so [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Financial Management
Understanding 179D: Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Tax Deductions July 12, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh Many building owners and designers are moving towards “greener” pastures, but renovating and building environmentally friendly buildings can be costly. To incentivize more eco-friendly design, the United States Gover [...]