Sustainability
New LEED Version to Spur Green Building
How USGBC’s new iteration of its LEED certifiaction program will raise the bar on increasing energy efficiency.
Powering Bottom Line Performance
Even as a growing number of operators embrace cutting-edge technology, low-hanging fruit offers untapped energy savings.
San Francisco’s Treasure Island Project Wins Top Green Rating
The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded LEED-ND Platinum certification to the $6 billion project.
EIB Provides Funding for $1.2B Belgium Offshore Wind Farm
Once completed, the power station will provide sustainable energy to approximately 285,000 households.
200-MW Tranquillity Solar Project Begins Operation
The solar facility generates enough clean energy to power approximately 50,000 homes.
60-MW Solar Project Reaches Commercial Operation in LA
The facility’s clean energy goes to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
Community Solar Project Completed in Massachusetts
The solar system is estimated to produce more than 30,000 megawatt hours of electricity per year, enough to power more than 2,200 homes.
Trio of Companies Kicks Off Community Solar Gardens in Minnesota
Mortenson Construction, SunShare and Real Capital Solutions have broken ground on the first eight solar gardens they plan to put online by early next year.
20-MW Solar Farm Approved for Clarke County
The project will generate enough energy to power over 3,000 homes.
C&W: Lower Oil Prices Have Mixed Effects on Global Office Market
The latest report from Cushman & Wakefield shows how the drop in oil prices since mid-2014 has impacted the world’s major energy cities.