Sustainability
Pattern Energy Acquires 324MW Broadview Wind Facilities
The California investor acquired interest in the two wind projects that comprise the 324-megawatt Broadview Wind power facilities and the associated independent 35-mile 345-kilovolt Western Interconnect transmission line for $215 million in cash and an assumed project loan of $54 million.
Frozen Gourmet Installs Cold Thermal Energy Storage System
Viking Cold Solutions’ Thermal Energy Storage reduced Frozen Gourmet’s energy consumption by nearly 30 percent since the beginning of 2017, while also maintaining more stable temperatures inside their freezers.
ENGIE Boosts Houston’s Use of Solar Power
The 50-megawatt SolaireHolman plant is now operational and will power the Hermann Park Zoo, the Bob Lanier Public Works Building, wastewater treatment plants and several Bush Intercontinental Airport terminals.
PNM Commits to Eliminating Coal Generation by 2031
PNM plans to replace coal-generated power with solar, wind, nuclear and natural gas power, according to its 2017 Integrated Resource Plan draft, which it is required to submit to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission every three years.
Melbourne Technology Center Scores LEED
The interactive facility opened in 2016 and has already garnered several environmental accomplishments.
Hunting Greenbucks
You can tell a lot about the current state of green financing from what visitors to one U.S. Department of Energy website were looking at this winter.
530 Seventh Ave. to Be Awarded WiredScore Platinum
The Midtown Manhattan asset traded its Wire Certified Gold status for Platinum certification by upgrading its wireless connection to meet premium standards.
Closing the Gap
Green building continues its frenetic pace globally, and the numbers are staggering.
Datran Center Earns LEED Silver
Cushman & Wakefield collaborated with the property’s owner to secure the O+M: Existing Buildings v2009 certification for the Miami office complex.
55 Allen Plaza Wins TOBY Award
The 2017 award marks the second consecutive year 55 Allen Plaza has received this recognition. Lincoln Property manages the Atlanta office building.