Sustainability
Dominion Energy Adds to Its VA Solar Portfolio
The company acquired Clarke County Solar, a 10-megawatt solar array, and plans to purchase the 20-megawatt Cherrydale facility, presently under construction in Northampton County, Va.
World’s First Panda-Shaped Solar Farm Begins Operations
The 50-megawatt solar farm is the first phase of a 100-megawatt solar facility and was recently connected to the grid.
NYC Benchmarking Law Tracks Energy Efficiency
Starting with 2018, owners of buildings measuring 25,000 square feet and larger need to submit reports to EPA’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
Six Drivers for Tomorrow’s Hot Cities
While U.S. gateway cities will continue to be popular, many investors and developers will shift into second-tier and interior markets during the next decade.
Castellum Builds Sweden’s First WELL-Certified Building
The company’s investment is estimated at $41 million, including the acquisition of land for the property. The building dubbed Eminent, will offer around 103,000 square feet of office space.
JLL Adds New VP to Its Smart Building Team
In his executive role, Yann Palmore will provide advisory services and will develop strategies to help clients implement data-driven solutions into their commercial real estate portfolios.
MGM Resorts International Awarded Four Green Globe Certifications
The award, the highest assessment given by GBI, was bestowed upon a portfolio of 26 retrofit buildings in Las Vegas, which encompass more than 45 million square feet of hospitality space.
BofA Scores Naming Rights for Skanska’s Capitol Tower
The anchor tenant signed a 210,000-square-foot lease in April, covering six and a half floors. The lease features both office and 5,000 square feet of dedicated retail space.
Hines, Ivanhoé Break Ground on Toronto’s CIBC Square
The project will comprise two buildings and a one-acre elevated park over the rail corridor. The first property is scheduled for completion in 2020.
What’s Ahead for Energy Star?
With the fiscal year ending on Sept. 30 and the 2018 midterm elections on the horizon, the popular EPA program might be back on the chopping block.