Better Buildings though Executive Action:Leveraging Existing Authorities to Promote Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Multifamily and Commercial Buildings
This report from the USGBC builds on a 2010 report that identified nearly 100 legal authority opportunities across 30 existing federal programs worth more than $72 billion to improve energy efficiency in U.S. building stock.
Building Regulatory Programs U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Building Technologies Program
This document presents DOE’s multi-year plan for the three components of the Buildings Regulatory Program: Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards, ENERGY STAR, and the Building Energy Codes Program. This document summarizes the history of these programs, the mission and goals of the programs, pertinent statutory requirements, and DOE’s 5-year plan for moving forward.
NECA: Six Ideas That Will Change Your Building’s Energy Profile
It may be hard to see anything positive in the current economic environment, but a slower economy can provide the luxury of time. Savvy building owners and developers can invest some of that resource into learning about a new generation of promising building technologies now hitting the market.
Influence of Project Delivery on Sustainable High Performance Buildings
This report provides guidance on the impact of project delivery methods in achieving sustainable, high performance building projects. The findings are
synthesized from a two-year study that collected data through 230 surveys, 92 procurement documents, and 12 in-depth case studies.
Ten Ways to Slash Energy Cost & Reduce Budget Uncertainty
This report on energy efficinecy measures from Verisae focuses on grocery stores, which consume the most energy of any retail segment and operate on the narrowest margins. “Consequently they have both the strongest incentive and the largest opportunities to enhance profit through energy management".
Building Energy Transparency: A Framework for Implementing U.S. Commercial Energy Rating & Disclosure Policy
This report draws from the Roundtable, both in structure and substance. In doing so, it presents the most comprehensive review to date of U.S. rating and disclosure policies, and creates the first framework policymakers can use to identify challenges and apply best practices piloted by leading jurisdictions in policy implementation.
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