Sustainability
PACE Financing: Partnership With Public Sector Is Fundamental
The role of policy in the green energy finance strategy was a hot topic at the PACENation Summit in Austin last week.
FPL to Build Largest Solar-Powered Battery
The 409-megawatt facility is estimated to begin commercial operation in late 2021 and will be charged by an existing FPL solar power plant.
Cushman & Wakefield’s Atlanta Office Joins WELL League
The company’s office at 1180 Peachtree St. received the Silver level rating for its emphasis on employee health and wellness.
New Mexico Passes Its Own Green New Deal
The state committed to carbon-free power, joining other parts of the country that have set a 100 percent renewable energy target by 2045.
St. John Properties’ LEED Asset Count Reaches 50
Since initiating its LEED program a decade ago, the Baltimore-based commercial real estate company has developed almost 3 million square feet of Gold, Silver or Certified space.
Energy-Smart Student Center Debuts in LA
A signature roof design is a key to efficiency for Cal Poly Pomona’s new student services building, which is a candidate for LEED certification.
States Jump-Start 2019 Energy Initiatives
Governors and legislatures fast-track plans to cut their states’ carbon footprints and expand alternative sources.
Costly Upgrades Loom for US Transmission Grid
Infrastructure and distribution upgrades needed to handle increased electrification demands could cost up to $90 billion by 2030 and several times more by 2050.
Hawaii Peaker-Plus-Storage Plant Sets Record
The world’s largest operational solar and storage system boosts Kauai’s renewable energy supply to 50 percent.