Sustainability
Solar Tariffs Divide Industry
The Trump Administration’s decision to impose tariffs on solar equipment imported into the U.S. has resulted in mixed reactions across the U.S. solar industry.
Reaching for the ‘Star’
Tougher standards are ahead for the popular Energy Star program. Here’s how to be ready when new certification requirements take effect this year.
San Diego Park Breaks Baseball’s Solar Record
The San Diego Padres are going solar with the installation of a 336,520-watt Sullivan Solar Power system at Petco Park. Work is scheduled to be completed by March, prior to opening day.
WELL Certification Gains Ground in US Real Estate
International WELL Building Institute President Kamyar Vaghar discusses the growth of the WELL Certification since its inception, how the real estate industry has received the program and what the institute has in store for 2018.
High-Tech Products for Safety, Efficiency & Effectiveness
Smart appliances and devices are the 21st-century feng shui. It’s not just about modern design but also functionality.
Manhattan Office Tower Joins LEED League
The Cushman & Wakefield-managed Heron Tower aimed for LEED Silver certification, but achieved LEED Gold status due to upgraded plumbing and air conditioning fixtures, as well as a brand new building management system.
Polski Solar to Develop Deer-Shaped Solar Farm
The 10-megawatt facility, estimated to generate sufficient energy to power 4,500 households, will comprise 30,000 black and blue colored photovoltaic panels shaped like a reclining deer.
The Critical Bridge Between Engineers, CRE
Engineers must combine technical and business savvy with extensive knowledge of real estate finance in order to manage the risk-return balance, optimize efficiency and resiliency or generate value from long-term investments, says Joe Derhake, who leads Partner Engineering and Science, a national environmental and engineering due diligence consulting firm.
NYC’s 10 Hudson Yards Achieves LEED Platinum Status
The 1.8 million-square-foot office tower at Related Cos. and Oxford Properties Group’s $20 billion Hudson Yards mixed-use development becomes the first commercial office building in New York to achieve the coveted Platinum rating since USGBC’s launch of the LEED v2009 rating system.
Bolstering Revenue with Solar Rooftop Leases
With the cost of PV solar installations at a low, rooftop solar leases have more income potential than ever before. Gabriel Schnitzler of Mintz Levin shares key operational and legal considerations for property owners to keep in mind when diving into this new opportunity.