Institute for Market Transformation Releases 2021 Market Leaderboards for Washington, D.C.
Buildings contribute to more than 70 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions in the District of Columbia. To reduce emissions and succeed in meeting its…
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Washington, D.C., Demonstrates How to Meet Modern Construction and Sustainability Standards Despite Tight School Budgets
The condition and design of school buildings and grounds affect the quality of education and the vitality of the school and its community. To integrate…
Study: Reflective Roofs Can Save Lives By Keeping Washington, D.C., Cool
Reflective roofs and vegetation have long been known to improve energy efficiency, manage storm-water runoff and make buildings more comfortable. A new study, “Assessing the…
ACEEE Ranks Top U.S. Cities for Energy-efficiency Efforts
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has released the 2013 City Energy Efficiency Scorecard, a report that ranks 34 of the most populous…
Boston’s City Council Approves Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance
Mayor Menino’s Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance was approved by the Boston City Council in a 9-4 vote. The Ordinance requires large commercial and…
Report Criticizes Mandatory Energy Labeling for Commercial Buildings
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB) have announced the release of “An Economic Perspective on…