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 will be hosting a free webinar, "Leviton Load Center is Making Homes More Resilient and Efficient." Find out how the Leviton Load Center and...
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...
