GSA Names 1st Chief Greening Officer 06/10/2010 Eleni Reed was selected as the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) first Chief Greening Officer this week
Study Ranks Top 10 Countries on Negative Environmental Impact 06/10/2010 A new study has ranked the world's countries according to their negative impact on the environment
Pilot Program Rates Actual Energy Use 06/03/2010 ASHRAE developed a program that assesses energy use in commercial and industrial buildings to help “close gaps between intention and operation”
Top 10 Reasons to Consider Geothermal 06/03/2010 Geothermal hybrid heat pumps offer unmatched benefits over traditional heating and cooling systems
Georgia Tech Striving for LEED Gold 06/03/2010 The Georgia Institute of Technology has updated its Facilities Design Standards to meet LEED Gold standards
Smart Roof Made of Recycled Cooking Oil 05/28/2010 Scientists are developing a roofing coating made from waste cooking oil that reduces energy costs both in the winter and summer
New USGBC Unveils $72 Billion in Federal Programs for Sustainability 05/28/2010 Read about the existing legal authorities that federal agencies can implement to improve a sustainable, green buildings agenda
Top-Notch Buildings Exceed Quality Benchmarks 05/24/2010 BOMA's latest class of 360 Performance Program designated buildings is made up of commercial properties that demonstrate best practices in building operations and management
National Labs Partner for Commercial Building Efficiency 05/17/2010 Commercial building operators can now tap the expertise of national laboratories and private-sector technical experts to help save money and energy
Are Green Buildings Always Healthy? 05/10/2010 Indoor air pollution still a problem in some sustainable built environments
What Office Tenants Really Want 05/10/2010 A new survey probes office tenants' feelings about the bathrooms in their buildings
EPA's National Building Competition Encourages Energy Efficiency 04/30/2010 The EPA’s first national competition that encourages energy savings is pitting 14 buildings against one another, competing to “work off building waste”
IBM Survey Reveals How Efficient U.S. Buildings Really Are 04/30/2010 According to IBM's survey, U.S. office buildings have failed to keep pace with the revolution in automation that pervades modern life
New Research Predicts a Rebound in Energy-Efficiency Spending 04/26/2010 Following a decline last year, 52 percent of North American executives and managers are planning to make capital investments in energy efficiency this year
Changes Will Boost the ENERGY STAR Program 04/26/2010 New changes accelerate and bolster the verification, testing, and enforcement aspects of ENERGY STAR
Energy Use in Elevators May Drop 04/19/2010 Proposed addendum df to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, takes a first step in addressing inefficiency of ventilation fans and cab lighting
ASIS Conducts Survey About Enterprise Security Risk Management 04/19/2010 Database theft, network failure, and economic problems are top concerns for today’s security professionals
BCAP’s 10 Places to Watch in 2010 Boosts Attention to Building Codes and Energy Efficiency 04/09/2010 Find out which U.S. states and localities are being recognized for demonstrating a real commitment to energy-efficient buildings
3 Out of 4 Executives Expect Commercial Property Values and Rents to Keep Falling in 2010 04/09/2010 Increased unemployment has resulted in less demand for office space, reduced rents, and an overall decline in commercial property values