Sustainability
New York Passes Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
The bill aims to address and mitigate the effects of climate change by cutting greenhouse gases, diverting the state’s energy reliance to renewable energy and creating green jobs across the state.
Duke Energy Solar Project Achieves Commercial Operation
Duke Energy Renewables acquired the 150-megawatt North Rosamond from a subsidiary of Clearway Energy Group. The solar farm generates enough energy to power approximately 71,000 homes.
VA Expands Solar Generation Capacity by 200MW
Cypress Creek Renewables and Carolina Solar will develop three solar projects in Halifax and Orange counties. The farms are expected to generate enough electricity to power more than 25,000 households.
Craft Brewer Cuts Costs by Installing Rooftop, Carport Solar
The solar system’s total size is 270 kilowatts and is estimated to reduce energy consumption by 30 to 40 percent.
How Climate Change Is Affecting Real Estate Values
Three major storms exacted a $200 million economic toll in 2017 alone. What are the best strategies to protect investments?
Power Generation Feels Winds of Change
Renewable sources achieved a milestone this spring, and new projects could lead to a dramatic expansion of green power over the next several years.
ULI White Paper Guides Sustainability Over Entire Property Cycle
A new document from the institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance sets out 11 steps for greater environmental sustainability—from property acquisition to getting ready to sell.
Big Tech Reveals Smart Building Strategies
Experts from Facebook and Google provide insights on optimizing user experiences at this year’s Realcomm conference in Nashville.
Energy Efficiency and Empowering Operations
Green Generation’s Bradford Dockser connects the dots between real estate, energy, technology and improving the environment. He also shares tips for those starting to include energy-efficiency strategies in their businesses.
LevelTen Energy Matches Starbucks’ Portfolio PPA
The current deal marks the first time a corporate buyer simultaneously procures a fraction of the power generated by multiple new projects.