Jeffrey Steele
A Chicago-based freelance writer since 1989, Jefftrey Steele has written on real estate for more than three decades. His real estate writing has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Barron's, Modern Luxury, HouseLogic, Forbes.com and many other publications. He has written for Multi-Housing News since 2009.
Zeroing In on Net-Zero Energy Buildings
Commercial buildings using only as much energy as they produce are growing in number, boosted by incentives and local goals.
Why Energy-as-a-Service Adoption Is Growing in CRE
Adoption of EaaS by commercial properties is expected to expand rapidly as the model’s benefits are recognized.
Ensuring CRE’s Resilience, Resistance to Cyberattacks
As stakeholders grapple with the challenge of protecting the electric grid against cyberattacks, the commercial real estate industry can take steps to reduce its vulnerability.
Get Ahead of the Coming EV Wave
Electric vehicles are the future, experts say, and now is the time to take advantage of financial incentives to install chargers at commercial properties.
Smart Upgrade Powers Capital Savings
At MetLife’s District Center in Washington, D.C., a multi-pronged approach has cut operating costs and transformed the 22-year-old office property into a strategic asset.
Solar Installations Power Through the Pandemic
Projects at commercial properties have continued apace, fueled by pre-COVID approvals, cost-reduction goals and opportunities to install systems while buildings are largely unoccupied.
Virus Diverts Energy Legislation Pipeline
Bills with implications for property operators are on the agenda at statehouses around the country, awaiting the easing of the crisis.
Seattle Pilot Seeks Solution to Split Incentives
The city is testing a promising new way to reward property owners for investing in efficiency.
This Year’s Model: Key Standard Advances
The 2021 edition of a widely used model code covers new areas as well as fine-tuning existing standards.
Gearing Up for an Electric Decade
The North American Electric Reliability Corp. has a to-do list for the nation’s grid.