Sustainability
Houston Tower Earns LEED Platinum Pre-Certification
The U.S. Green Building Council recognized the 1 million-square-foot skyscraper Hines and Ivanhoé Cambridge are developing in downtown Houston for its commitment to sustainability.
Austin Energy to Acquire Nacogdoches Facility for $460M
The transaction is expected to close in mid-2019 and will enable Austin Energy to avoid about $275 million in additional costs over the remaining term of the agreement.
Sizing Up New York City’s Far-Reaching Climate Bill
Real estate investors, developers and advisers are assessing the legislation, which is being praised for its boldness and criticized for focusing on large and medium-sized properties.
Ohio Introduces Clean Energy Bill
Ohio proposes a bill that would provide credits to zero-emission power producers. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court denies appeals challenging ZECs in Illinois and New York.
NJ Manufacturer Switches to Solar Energy
Estimates show that over the first year, the projected energy savings will be equivalent to the annual electricity usage of 78 households.
Apple Exceeds Green Goals by Enrolling Suppliers
In 2018, the partnerships with its suppliers generated clean energy that roughly equaled the electricity needed to power more than 600,000 homes in the U. S.
5 Reasons Owners Should Take the Lead on Submetering
Improved building performance and financial benefits will result from the effort, contends a new study by the Institute for Market Transformation.
How Big a Deal Is the Green New Deal?
The jury is still out on the proposal, but energy-smart practices are already widespread in commercial real estate.
Falling Renewable Costs Trigger ‘Coal Crossover’
In much of the U.S., wind and solar sources now generate electricity at a lower cost than coal, a new study concludes.
California’s Record-Setting Virtual Power Plant
Launched last year via an Irvine Co. office portfolio, the initiative has saved utility customers $1 million to date.