A confluence of policy, technology and investor interest is raising the profile of the all-electric commercial building. There’s been traction for all-electric homes (see “The All-Electric Home Returns” in ELECTRICAL...
Cleaner, better managed and flexible energy may have found its vehicle. Called Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings (GEBs), this approach offers two-way power management between a utility and its customer. Stakeholders are...
According to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), Washington, D.C., remotely assessing a home’s energy efficiency gained popularity during the last year and a half, and the trend is likely to outlast...
Globally, energy codes are recognized as one of the most cost-effective policy tools for promoting energy efficiency in buildings. In the United States, the latest codes and standards overall require a minimum 37% higher...
The demand for net zero energy buildings is increasing because of legislation from various governmental bodies and increasing public support. Boston passed the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO)...
On Nov. 4, 2021 at 12:00 pm Eastern, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Media Group and Leviton hosted a free webinar, "Leviton Load Center is Making Homes More Resilient and Efficient." Find out how the Leviton Load Center and the My...
According to “Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey,” a report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration focusing on data accumulated through 2018, commercial buildings in the United States are getting larger...
On August 11, the California Energy Commission adopted the state’s 2022 Energy Code, which includes stepped-up energy efficiency standards for newly constructed homes and buildings, as well as for substantially renovated...
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, Colo., released a plan to help the General Services Administration (GSA) shift its huge real estate portfolio to a more grid-interactive and energy-efficient operation...
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Arlington, Va., released a report containing a series of steps that public officials and the construction industry should take to reduce the carbon footprint of the “built...
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) “Annual Energy Outlook 2021,” U.S. commercial floor space will grow over the next 30 years, while energy use for that floorspace will increase at a much slower...
The battle against global climate change is being waged on many fronts. In recent years, buildings and their emissions have become a primary target. While clean energy technology and sustainable building practices have helped...
As the energy industry becomes smarter, consumers are getting smarter, too. Building energy management systems (BEMS) give owners greater control over efficiency and consumption in their buildings. Published in September of...
Buildings have become a prime target in the pursuit of greater energy efficiency. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes their importance and has announced a new funding opportunity. The hefty investment will...
