Energy+Eco News

Earning accreditations involves a lot of hard work. In ESD’s Energy+Eco group, three team members have recently added to their expertise by procuring new ones.
 

ESD is always proud to steer clients toward the healthiest environment possible in their buildings.
 

Great news for buildings using ENERGY STAR to benchmark and earn recognition for energy performance: Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed its months-long review of its current ENERGY STAR scoring model for office spaces, which was implemented in August 2018 and which caused scores in office buildings to drop, particularly in cold climates.
 

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.