Sustainability
Willis Tower Sets Energy Star Mark
The 4.5 million-square-foot Chicago high-rise now holds the distinction of being the largest office building in the U.S. to earn the EPA’s Energy Star certification.
Kilroy to Add Energy Storage to 6 CA Assets
The company chose Stem Inc. to deploy 7.5 MWh of AI-driven energy storage to four of its office buildings in Los Angeles and two in San Francisco.
ENGIE, GE Team Up for Brazil Wind Project
The deal marks the firms’ second collaboration in the Umburanas/Sento Sé region, where ENGIE is the largest private producer of power.
Nike Inks Wind Power Contract in Texas
Nike and Avangrid Renewables have signed a new power purchase agreement for 86 megawatts of wind energy from the Karakawa Wind Farm in west Texas.
Amazon Opens Mega-Greenhouse at Seattle HQ
The Spheres, a collection of three connected glass globes sharing a single environment, encompasses 40,000 plants, as well as rainforest-like water features and trees.
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.