California must ban gas in new buildings, local officials tell governor

A letter 26 local government leaders sent to Gov. Newsom Friday pushes for the use of existing state authority to set "common-sense clean emission measures for buildings."

By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 12, 2023

GSA officials doubtful of ability to meet 2045 sustainability goals

U.S. General Service Administration officials are requesting for more regular upfront funding and resources beyond what has historically been available to meet federal sustainability goals.

By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 11, 2023

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Leveraging energy efficiency to create asset value

By optimizing building and systems efficiency, facilities managers can move beyond saving money to become value creators.  

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Lumen Energy, with $11M in Series A funding, launches automated power purchase agreement software

With its Auto PPA tool, building owners and operators can calculate costs and benefits of on-site solar and other clean energy systems to increase net operating income with zero upfront capital, the company says.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 8, 2023

Joulea to develop air leakage visualizer system in Energy Department project

The project, with $1.5 million in BENEFIT program funding, aims to improve building resiliency and efficiency by detecting leaks faster.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 7, 2023

University of Wisconsin expands solar across Stout campus facilities

A recent 560-panel installation highlights ongoing efficiency upgrades taking place across the public university system.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 6, 2023

Rolls-Royce Holdings names JLL as global facilities manager

As part of a contract slated to begin in February, JLL will oversee operations across 44 sites in six countries.

By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 5, 2023

SPX Flow’s beehives and compost programs highlight sustainability benefits

The firm’s facility manager says tenant engagement has led to numerous sustainable initiatives and processes, which benefit employees and attract new organizations to the site.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 1, 2023

ICC’s climate resilience initiative expected to aid facilities managers with decarbonization

The International Code Council said the capacity-building program aims to speed up emission reduction efforts by supporting the enforcement and implementation of building codes and energy codes.

By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 1, 2023

FM:Systems’ acquisition by Johnson Controls marries occupancy data with controls, former CEO says

Kurt von Koch, who is now an executive at Johnson Controls, discusses the software’s office insights, the acquisition and the future of building management controls.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 31, 2023

Value of indoor air quality improvements can help offset upgrade costs, keep buildings efficient

As school starts and return-to-office mandates bring people indoors, lingering COVID-19 concerns and new ventilation requirements raise indoor air quality questions.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 31, 2023

FreeWire unveils tool to determine optimal EV charging locations

The tool uses AI-based algorithms to analyze datasets and determine the optimal locations to place EV charging stations. 

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 29, 2023

US airports undertake modernization efforts to improve safety and efficiency

Recent renovation projects span runway rehabilitations, HVAC upgrades, LED lighting fixtures and additional amenities across a trio of East Coast airports.

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 29, 2023

Technology, sustainability and benchmarking are key to optimizing healthcare facility performance

Focusing on efforts in those three areas can help managers meet demands for greater operational and cost efficiencies, healthcare facilities experts say. 

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 28, 2023

Redaptive secures $125M from Deutsche Bank to boost efficiency offerings

The energy-as-a-service firm aims to use the funds to accelerate its metering, HVAC, solar and other sustainability solutions.

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 25, 2023

AAON installs 400+ rooftop solar panels on new corporate HQ to advance net-zero goals

The HVAC manufacturer said the installation makes its “exploration center” in Tulsa, Oklahoma, one of the city’s most energy-efficient structures.

By Nish Amarnath • Updated Aug. 24, 2023

Two smart building firms raise millions to meet system control and automation demand

Clockworks Analytics and Andorix announced significant fundraising Aug. 22. Both plan to accelerate deployment amid growth in building automation systems and sensor technology.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 23, 2023

Colorado mandates new building energy performance standards despite criticism

The ruling unfairly burdens existing buildings, operators and owners say. The state Air Quality Commission touts the rules’ flexibility.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 22, 2023

Spirit AeroSystems, Oak Ridge National Laboratory partner to cut industrial manufacturing emissions

The Boeing supplier and the lab will collaborate to develop advanced material solutions for the commercial, defense and space aerostructure markets as part of an Energy Department effort.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence, innovation highlighted in PropTech awards

Several winners have been acquired by large enterprises as the industry prioritizes technology to improve cost efficiencies and reach decarbonization goals. 

By Joe Burns • Aug. 21, 2023

Healthcare facility managers walk a tightrope of tech, space and labor challenges

“You can’t have an HVAC unit not function for a day. You can’t have the lights in a surgery room go out,” one industry exec says. “We have people’s lives at stake.”

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 21, 2023

J.D. Power reports drop in customer satisfaction for public EV chargers

"The results of this year's study should be very concerning to all those involved in the transition from gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles," one expert said.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 18, 2023

Modine targets Midwest school facilities managers with TMS Johnson deal

The HVAC manufacturers’ partnership is expected to strengthen Modine’s Airedale indoor air quality solutions for K-12 schools amid code updates and federal funding programs. 

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 18, 2023

Oklahoma City earns WELL health-safety rating for facility operations and management

The city is the third in the U.S. to be awarded the certification, as the rating organization pushes for portfolio-level upgrades.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 17, 2023

For stretch energy codes, Massachusetts gets nearly $4M DOE grant

The grant will provide field-based training to local building code officials and help communities share regional best practices.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 16, 2023

California becomes first state to mandate embodied carbon emission reductions

In a bid to tackle climate change and meet decarbonization objectives, the state has voted for two building code changes targeting commercial buildings and schools.

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 16, 2023