In this blog, we’ll give you a foundation for understanding energy procurement in the United States and how it can differ from state to state and between different energy sources. At a high level, there are two types of energy markets serving...
More than just the price you’re paying for the energy you’re using, what makes up your organization’s energy spend is a confluence of three primary factors that interplay with each other. Energy procurement Energy use Managing demand In...
Whether we like it or not, the cost of energy is currently skyrocketing around the world. In August 2022, Americans’ energy bills were the highest they’ve been in over 40 years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, we have experienced a...
Earlier this year, President Biden announced the launch of the Building Performance Standards Coalition in conjunction with 33 states. This coalition is the first of its kind and aims to deliver cleaner, healthier, and more affordable buildings, and...
If you are considering a roofing project for your facilities like a repair or replacement, it is important to consider the type of project plan you are going to need. A project plan is an outline of the work that needs to be done, as well as how...
Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on energy procurement for small to medium businesses. In August 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law. Its main goal was to strip...
Many companies adopt a “wait until it breaks” approach for addressing their pavement, waiting until it is fatigued—known as alligator cracking—and potholed. While this strategy might free up a facility manager’s budget in the short term, it can...
Managing day-to-day facility operations can often overtake the time needed to plan for future budgeting concerns for roofing assets. Not to mention commercial roofing expenditures have a tendency to fall into a rollercoaster of uncertain costs...
Businesses across the globe both big and small are talking about net zero. Some have already set goals to achieve net zero within a particular timeframe or to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by a specified amount by a certain...
When installing or replacing a new roof, your system selection and design have a lot to do with the types and amount of warranty coverage available to you. Generally, the better the roof system, the more warranty coverage you get and the...
Located in New London, CT, Mitchell College is a private liberal arts school with a tight-knit community of just over 800 students, faculty and staff. In 2019, the college planned to optimize their HVAC and lighting systems but were unable...
We know what it’s like: your mechanical room has a laundry list of updates, upgrades, replacements, nice-to-haves, and a couple of blue-sky projects. The next budget cycle is ahead of you and it’s time toface the inevitable: how to improve...
Much like your suitcase after a trip away, energy risk management can feel messy. How do you know your strategy for purchasing energy is the right one? How much risk should you weigh? How much time do you have to track the energy market, and...