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Sustainability

Facilities are an integral part of any organization’s efforts to satisfy its social responsibilities and maintain compliance with laws/regulations.

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RICS Sustainability Report 2021

4000 contributors were asked to share their thoughts on how the climate agenda is shaping trends and practices in the real estate […]

Zero Energy Buildings: The Future of the Built Environment

Read about the transition of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) whose energy generation program supports sustainable infrastructures and the advancement […]

3 Ways to Involve Your Facility This Earth Day

Infographic with three simple tips on how on a facility can recognize Earth Day this year and involve their team in some […]

Optimize Your Facilities from the Ground Up

A buyer’s guide for taking your operations to the next level.

How to Handle Electronic Waste at Your Facility

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is unwanted or outdated electronic devices, typically anything with a power cord. There are three main methods when […]

Wastewater Energy Management Toolkit

Municipal wastewater treatment systems in the U.S. consume approximately 30 billion kWh annually, and their operations are typically the largest energy users […]

Efficiency-as-a-Service Toolkit

Efficiency-as-a-service (EaaS) is a pay-for-performance, off-balance sheet financing solution that allows customers to implement energy and water efficiency projects with no upfront […]

Sustainability How-to Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Waste Stream Management

This guide presents a multifaceted approach to waste reduction that entails both resource and waste stream management. Life cycle assessment is discussed along […]

Smart Energy Analytics Campaign Toolkit

This Toolkit collects the Campaign’s best resources to help facility owners and managers take advantage of savings opportunities and performance improvements from […]

Activity Modeling for Energy-Efficient Design of New Hospitals

This research shows how energy use in hospitals may be reduced through activity modeling and demand-control of hospital equipment and ventilation energy. […]