Financing energy efficiency projects is a part of every sustainability initiative. Once a facility is audited and Energy Conservation Opportunities (ECOs) are identified, every company must tackle the next question: how are we going to pay for it?...
In today’s world, energy efficiency is no longer a novel concept but a strategic necessity for large-scale commercial and industrial entities. It is a key component of facility management strategy to reduce energy use, improve building operations,...
In the world of commercial real estate, energy efficiency is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. With the increasing emphasis on sustainability and cost-effectiveness, building owners and operators are constantly seeking ways to reduce energy use,...
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...
Energy efficiency solutions typically refer to the set of building or facility improvements designed to decrease energy use. These can range from LED lighting retrofits to installing new, state-of-the-art boilers or heaters. All facility...
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If you’ve ever thought of taking on an efficiency project, such as installing LED lighting or moving forward with mechanical efficiency upgrades, do it now! Waiting is killing your bottom line when it comes to energy. For every day you wait to...
Do you want to be sustainable or be financially minded? This has long been the narrative across many sectors and industries when running a successful business. It is commonly thought that sustainability and finance are opposing forces, and that you...
Supermarkets are a staple in our society, some of the most important and most frequently visited commercial locations in the country. They also make up one of the most energy dense industries. From constant refrigeration to lighting large...
Any business, whether for-profit or non-profit, typically makes difficult financial decisions every year regarding the allocation of dollars for capital requests that actually exceed the capital available. New equipment and staff for growth,...
Energy efficiency projects cost money, that’s obvious. By taking advantage of utility incentives, you can significantly reduce this price point, and short payback periods make efficiency projects smart long-term investments. However, there is still...
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Utility incentives are no secret: they exist to help buildings cover the cost of efficiency projects designed to lower energy use. And right now, there’s a burning platform for commercial/industrial facilities in New York City and the surrounding...
The framework for understanding utility incentives is simple: utilities want commercial/industrial businesses to use energy efficiently and they are willing to subsidize the process, meaning there’s money available to fund energy efficiency...
It all began in 1973. Energy efficiency is widely traced back to exactly this year, when Arab members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries imposed an oil embargo which raised prices around the globe. While a few types of legislation...