Energy+Eco News

Improving Society Through the Built Environment is ESD’s mission, and a dedication to reducing consumption and utility costs in buildings fits perfectly into that calling.
 

Cooling towers can be the largest water consumers in commercial buildings, but they also represent one of the best sources for water conservation.
 

When a fee for building envelope commissioning (BECx) is being reviewed by clients, oftentimes they scratch their heads, wondering: What exactly are the LEED v4 BECx requirements, why are they of value and can BECx be executed on a budget?
 

Water penetration and condensation can cripple a building – especially data centers.
 

Several years into wellness certifications, such as WELL and fitwel, where does the industry stand?
 

Bisnow's Bay Area Power Women initiative highlights those top-level executives and industry leaders who shape commercial real estate.
 

When team members of one company win 10 percent of the awards given by a leading national industry publication, that’s cause for celebration.
 

Chicago is a leader in sustainability. Within the past year, the city has experienced a couple of new updates relating to building energy including changes in ENERGY STAR scores and Chicago's new energy rating system.
 

Understanding how to approach monitoring-based commissioning for newly constructed facilities is always an important topic.
 

An energy audit is the cornerstone of any building’s energy management program. A thorough energy audit is the cornerstone of any building’s successful energy management program.