Sustainability
Industrial Real Estate’s Slow, Steady Steps Toward Electrification
The manufacturing sector’s shift toward an all-electric future is documented in new studies by Deloitte and ACEEE.
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.
Net Metering Dodges a Bullet, But More Challenges Loom
FERC unanimously rejected a petition seeking to end state and local jurisdiction over net metering programs, but solar advocates warn that future regulatory changes could increase rates for owners.
Passive House Standards Energize Illinois Recreation Center
A facility in northeast Illinois will be the first of its kind to earn the Passive House Institute’s rigorous certification.
Top 10 LEED-Certified Buildings in Washington, D.C.
The list highlights the capital’s top LEED certifications for office properties based on points earned.
Top 10 LEED-Certified Buildings in Illinois in 2019
Chicago’s Wacker Drive is an architectural paradise with exceptional attention to green building practices. But sustainability goes beyond Wacker Drive.
WindFloat Atlantic Begins Operations
The 25-megawatt installation features the world’s largest offshore wind turbine.
EDF Renewables, NV Energy Strengthen Bond Through 200MW PPA
The Chuckwalla Solar and Storage will begin commercial operation in 2023 and will provide enough energy to power as many as 45,000 households.
PG&E, Tesla Kick Off Giant Storage Project
The California installation will surpass the capacity of the world’s largest current battery storage system.
Hines Breaks Ground on Mass-Timber Office Project in Toronto
The first phase of T3 Bayside, the workspace component of a master-planned waterfront community, is on schedule to reach completion in early 2023.