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Earth Day 2026: What’s Driving Sustainable CRE Decisions Now

Power constraints, capital markets and risk are reshaping how and where commercial real estate gets built.

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Department of Energy to Oversee Energy Star

Communication will remain vital as the program switches management.

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Energy Star to Gain $33M Lifeline From Congress for 2026

The funding would continue the benchmarking program for commercial real estate owners and operators through the fiscal year.

2026 Green Building Outlook: From Policy to Proof

Rules are tightening, financing is adapting and everyone wants results. Find out how sustainability will turn measurable.

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C-PACE in NYC: Will the Program Finally Take Off?

Slow to progress, C-PACE recently got an upgrade in the Big Apple. Experts weigh in on the latest.

Sustainability Street: Is Green Leasing Ready to Take Off?

The demand for sustainability clauses is accelerating.

Building Performance Policies Across the US

These state and local initiatives are raising the bar for energy-efficient buildings.

Decarbonization Is Inevitable, Not Political, Experts Say

In the absence of an overarching federal policy, the commercial real estate market is driving renewable energy upgrades.

Why Green Leases Will Bloom After the Pandemic

The documents are gaining ground as a tool to cut energy consumption and promote healthy workplaces.

Power Strategies Run On Parallel Tracks

Despite widespread commitments to clean power by property operators and other stakeholders, the energy future is more complicated.