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Title 24 compliance can achieve a balance of efficiency and expense in commercial projects

April 5, 2018

“Since the California Energy Commission was founded in 1974 and the building efficiency standards, known as Title 24, were first established in 1978, the state – through its increasingly robust efficiency and environmental requirements, mandates, and executive orders – has influenced policy worldwide and thereby the design and manufacture of lighting products available in nearly…

From New Buildings Institute: California hits 100 ZNE verified and emerging buildings milestone

August 19, 2016

Sarina Soor

best practices, buildings, CEC, commercial, CPUC, EE Strategic Plan, energy efficiency, residential, zero net energy (ZNE)

The California Public Utilities Commission, California Energy Commission, and the New Buildings Institute (NBI) announced earlier this month California continues the march toward its zero net energy (ZNE) goals, with 108 new and renovated commercial (more…)

New Resources on Green Leasing and Market Transformation for Commercial Real Estate from IMT, RMI

August 12, 2016

Sarina Soor

best practices, commercial, cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, publications, weekly updates

Looking to engage and support the commercial real estate sector in your jurisdiction as they explore the value of energy efficiency in real estate? The Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) are arming the commercial (more…)

Commercial Building Zero Net Energy Case Studies Publication Available from PG&E, Berheim + Dean

August 11, 2016

Sarina Soor

buildings, commercial, cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, PG&E, publications, weekly updates, zero net energy (ZNE)

A publication reviewing findings on commercial building zero net energy retrofits is now available; excerpts from the forward by PG&E Commercial Buildings Principal Peter Turnbull is below: (more…)

CEC Workshop: Title 20/Appliance Efficiency Standards and Compliance for Retailers & Business

August 10, 2016

Sarina Soor

CEC, commercial, compliance, energy efficiency, events, Title 20, webinars, workshops

Help share this webinar with your jurisdiction’s retailers and businesses! Energy efficiency standards compliance can support your community’s climate action plan goals – and make properties more valuable. For more on compliance, click here. (more…)

RMI Report Release: Integrative Business Model for Zero Net Energy Districts

August 3, 2016

Sarina Soor

best practices, commercial, energy efficiency, publications, residential, weekly updates, zero net energy (ZNE)

As shared by Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI): Net zero energy (NZE) buildings—those that are responsible for the production of as much (or more) clean energy as they use annually—have been gaining momentum around the world. And now, there are even net (more…)

Energy Efficiency Demonstrates Its Dollar Value in San Francisco Commercial Real Estate

August 2, 2016

Sarina Soor

bay area, buildings, commercial, energy efficiency, green building

As covered by BizJournal’s July 28th article, funding green upgrades is made easier as the market shows the value of and desire for energy efficient real estate: Earlier this year, Atlanta-based Jamestown Properties sold the 145,400-square-foot 799 Market St. in San Francisco, turning a nice 48 percent return from the $96 million it paid in…

Proposed CPUC Decision Provides Guidance on Energy Efficiency Rolling Portfolio Business Plan Filings

July 19, 2016

Sarina Soor

codes and standards, commercial, CPUC, EE programs, energy efficiency, financing, funding, Regional Energy Networks, retro-commissioning, rolling portfolio, strategic planning, weekly updates

ALJ Julie A. Fitch’s Proposed Decision regarding Providing Guidance for Initial Energy Efficiency Rolling Portfolio Business Plan Filings is now available. Click here to read the proposed decision in full. The decision outline is below. (more…)

CEC Approves $8M for Energy-Efficient Technologies

July 14, 2016

Sarina Soor

affordable housing, bay area, building controls & analytics, CEC, central valley, commercial, cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, HVAC, multi-family, new technologies, residential, weekly updates, zero net energy (ZNE)

As shared in the California Energy Commission (CEC)’s release: The California Energy Commission approved six grants July 13th focused on energy efficiency with $8 million awarded for technologies and measures designed to achieve zero net (more…)

SCE Webinar 7/14: High Opportunity Programs or Projects (HOPPs), Including Public Buildings Retro-commissioning, On-Bill Financing, and Comprehensive Commercial HVAC

July 7, 2016

Sarina Soor

buildings, commercial, CPUC, EE community programs, EE municipal programs, EE programs, energy efficiency, events, financing, funding, HVAC, incentives, retro-commissioning, SCE, webinars

Southern California Edison (SCE) invites you to a webinar providing an overview on three High Opportunity Programs or Projects (HOPPs) proposals related to Public Buildings Retro-commissioning; On-Bill Financing; and Comprehensive (more…)

From ACEEE: Commercial Buildings Survey Shows Great Progress in Energy Savings, But Also Remaining Opportunities

July 1, 2016

Sarina Soor

ACEEE, best practices, buildings, commercial, energy efficiency, HVAC, lighting, weekly updates

As shared this morning by ACEEE: “Data recently released as part of the Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) highlights changes in commercial sector energy demand between 2003 and 2012. The Energy Information (more…)

New Funding Opportunity for Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Residential and Commercial Building Research (Pre-Bid Workshop 7/7)

June 29, 2016

Sarina Soor

buildings, CEC, commercial, energy efficiency, funding, new technologies, residential

Grant Funding Opportunity – GFO-16-502- 2016 Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Research Grants for Residential and Commercial Buildings Date Released: June 29, 2016. (more…)

Green Button Private Sector Review, Energy Storage Investments of 1.3 GW Announced by White House

June 24, 2016

Sarina Soor

best practices, commercial, energy data, energy storage, weekly updates

Last week, the Obama Administration announced a sweeping initiative aimed at growing energy storage, demand management and renewable energy resources, while investigating the best way to integrate those into an increasingly flexible (more…)

Environmental Leader Project & Product of the Year Award Winners Announced

June 24, 2016

Sarina Soor

commercial, energy efficiency, solar, water energy nexus, weekly updates

This week, Environmental Leader announced the winners of the fourth annual Environmental Leader Product & Project Awards, a program that recognizes excellence in the fields of environmental, sustainability and energy management. (more…)

Innovative Solutions for Leaky Ducts and Duct Sealing Bring Energy Savings and Improve Air Quality

June 24, 2016

Sarina Soor

best practices, commercial, energy efficiency, HVAC, new technologies, weekly updates

Understanding the implications that leaky ducts and ventilation shafts have for indoor air quality and energy consumption, the U.S. Department of Energy, along with EPA and others sponsored research at Lawrence Berkeley National (more…)