Energy Efficiency Investments Remain Strong Despite Global Recession

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November 21st, 2011 | Posted in Blog | View Comments

Tweet Despite a global recession, investment levels in energy efficiency have remained strong according to the Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) released by Johnson Controls. The survey of more than 2,800 executives and managers responsible for making investments and managing energy in commercial buildings worldwide found that 56% of respondents say they have invested the same | Read More

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Non-Green Commercial and Residential Buildings Sacrifice Rent Revenue

This contemporary green building is aiming for LEED Silver, and might even catch LEED Gold
November 14th, 2011 | Posted in Blog | View Comments

Tweet Dutch economist Nils Kok has published the most comprehensive statistical analysis to date on the relative value of green and conventional buildings. The results show that U.S. buildings labeled under the LEED or Energy Star programs charge 3% higher rent, have greater occupancy rates, and sell for 13% more than comparable properties. “Labeled buildings | Read More

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Corporate Sustainability: Implementing Environmental and Social Issues

November 7th, 2011 | Posted in Blog | View Comments

Tweet Given the complexity of achieving corporate sustainability, it is so important to examine the opportunities and challenges that face corporate America from every angle. Each company has its own take on the methods and tactics that best fit their goals to go green and according to 48 sustainability executives polled by Deloitte Consulting this | Read More

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