Sustainability
RTEM’s Answers to Today’s Energy Challenges
Maria Solobay of Yardi Energy on the benefits of real-time energy management in a time of rapidly changing operations strategies.
Green Building Gains Territory
COVID-19 is boosting interest in green building, as developers understand the need to prioritize the well-being of their tenants.
Renewables Industry Eyes Majority Rule
National wind, solar, hydropower and storage associations embark on a transformation of power generation over the next decade.
How Energy Storage is Navigating the Pandemic
Despite widespread disruptions, postponement rather than cancellation will be the outcome for the majority of interrupted projects.
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.
Sustainable Construction Trends Gain Ground
Recent legislation surrounding carbon emissions has pushed the commercial real estate industry to find additional innovations for sustainable building.
Public-Private Collaboration Targets Decarbonization
ULI Greenprint provides principles for the real estate industry and policymakers to decarbonize the built environment by 2050.
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.
COVID-19 Dents Demand at Commercial Properties
Widespread remote work and limited business activity will continue to reduce consumption, but the impact on pricing remains to be seen.
Raising the Bar for Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Skanska’s Sarah King and Stacy Smedley discuss an innovative open-source tool designed to reduce carbon emissions during development.