What building owners need to know about New York’s new energy efficiency law
New York City has taken another step toward becoming a greener city. Earlier this year, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a law to make public the energy-efficiency ratings of large commercial and... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
What New York’s imminent energy benchmarking standard means for building owners
New York City has taken another step toward becoming a greener city. Earlier this year, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a law to make public the energy-efficiency ratings of large commercial and... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
What building owners need to know about New York’s new energy efficiency law
New York City has taken another step toward becoming a greener city. Earlier this year, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a law to make public the energy-efficiency ratings of large commercial and... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
A shape-shifting aesthetic and energy efficiency define Manhattan’s iconic VIA 57 West
New York may be home to more architectural landmarks than any city in the U.S., so when renowned architect Bjarke Ingels was commissioned by Durst Fetner to design a new apartment building along the city’s .....»»
DOB launches competition to find green building ideas
Commissioner Melanie E. La Rocca today announced the launch of the Carbon Neutrality Innovation Challenge, DOB’s first-ever competition to solicit ideas to increase energy efficiency among NYC’s buildings. As part of Mayor de Bla.....»»
Judge: Courts playing Frankenstein with decades of old rent laws
The high court last week moved to protect New York building owners from the “enormous liability†of rent overcharge claims dating back a decade. In a decision issued April 2, 2020, the NY Court of Appeals struck down a portion of last year’s.....»»
Energy-efficiency charges up bottom lines for Western New York companies
Protect the environment while saving money? One utility is showing the way to doing just that......»»
Is the Murkowski-Manchin Energy Bill Good, or Just Better Than Nothing?
New building efficiency programs, more investment in nuclear energy and grid modernization are all included in the new American Energy Innovation Act. It is good enough?.....»»
Recent Dept. of Energy grants emphasize grid-interactive building technology
The U.S. Department of Energy’s recent round of energy efficiency grants include funding for technology related to grid-interactive efficient buildings......»»
Q&A: Nautilus Labs On How Tech Can Tackle Fuel Use And Emissions
Now more than ever, ship owners, operators and charterers crave higher fuel efficiency. And yes, there's an app for that. One of the higher-profile software platforms is being developed by New York-based Nautilus Labs. read more.....»»
How this company is making a goal to revolutionize commercial real estate for sustainability and social impact (podcast)
In this Sensiba San Filippo Rebooting Capitalism podcast, the discussion centers on energy efficiency, climate change and how businesses can upgrade their building’s performance to not only make the inhabitants of that building healthier and more comfor.....»»
2019 Oregon Zero Energy Ready commercial code will boost efficiency by 14%
Oregon’s new commercial building code will create an energy efficiency increase in commercial buildings estimated at more than 14% from the previous code......»»
Maximize Energy Efficiency in Class A Office Buildings With Modern Building Systems
Energy-efficient building design starts with the building envelope, but the building systems have a tremendous impact on energy use as well......»»
State will spend $1.5B to improve energy efficiency of buildings
Boldly going where no New York company has gone before, TransPerfect announced yesterday it will put its name in front of a college football bowl game in Nashville. Next year's matchup will be known... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
BOMA New York Holiday Luncheon
Completing a year of producing record-setting events, the Building Owners & Managers Association of New York entertained close to 900 commercial real estate executives at the Grand Hyatt for its Annual Holiday Luncheon. Highlights include the inducti.....»»
What building owners and AEC teams need to know about New York’s Climate Mobilization Act
The historic legislation makes New York the first city in the world to place hard limits on the emissions of large buildings, and it has been touted by supporters as being the most ambitious climate legislation enacted by any city to date......»»
City buildings will soon be required to display their grades on energy efficiency
is leading by 10 percentage points among New York Democrats in a Siena Research Institute poll, reclaiming his spot as the front-runner after tying with last month. Biden received 24% of the vote... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Seattle construction industry has new focus on sustainability
There was a time when construction companies would erect a building with prescribed environmental and energy efficiency features. The building owner would receive a certification plaque for the lobby and the project team would feel good about the wor.....»»
Utah adopts 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
Utah became the latest state to update its commercial building energy efficiency code from the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to the 2018 IECC in July......»»
States continue to beef up energy efficiency codes
U.S. states are making a concerted effort to boost energy efficiency, with some promoting electric vehicles, efficient products, smart buildings, cold climate heat pumps, and zero-energy building codes......»»
Hearst Tower, 280 Park earn International TOBY awards
Two New York City buildings have won the prestigious Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA )International TOBY Award at the BOMA International Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City, UT. To win an International TOBY (The Office Building o.....»»