Viewing entries tagged with 'commercial+buildings'
Energy Star on the Rise - Twin Cities #
Twin Cities now ranks 13th in nation for ENERGY STAR Certified Building. This has resulted in $40 Million in energy savings. In total, the EPA estimates the growth in Energy Star-certified commercial buildings last year has resulted in saving some $1.9 billion in energy costs. Buildings can earn an Energy Star label if they can prove that perform better than 75% of similar-type buildings nationwide, based on various energy and indoor-air quality standards.
Facelifts for Buildings Can Save Energy
A facelift on older facilites or what is now being called 'reskinning' exteriors helps buildings be 'more efficient' and 'more beautiful,' advocates say
West Coast Requirement - Commercial Building Energy Audit
The city of San Francisco now requires commercial buildings of at least 10,000 sf to conduct an energy audit every five years and benchmark the energy performance annually under an ordinance adopted this week.
Cool Roofs Guidelines Released
The Department of Energy released cool roof guidelines this week as part of a nationwide initiative.
