Tag: Energy Star
BREEAM: a British import to consider
I was born in California but now reside in Texas. It makes me happy to tell people, “What happens in California doesn’t STAY in...
White paper examines impact of smart energy management
In 2024, the average multifamily resident paid $123 monthly for electricity, up 32 percent from 2020, with over half of residents now describing energy...
Free or not free
When I was very young my parents had an agitated conversation in our tiny kitchen which made my gut hurt: My dad was out...
EPA drops ESPM: prepare for the worst
Many of you have likely seen recent news reports from early May 2025 indicating that the ENERGY STAR program is facing elimination as part...
EPA drops ESPM: hope for the best
While concerns about the potential elimination or privatization of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM) are understandable, the possible transition away from ESPM could, in...
Clearing the air on gas ranges
If you have not watched the movie, “Caddy Shack” I highly recommend it. Not only is it one of Bill Murray’s finest performances, but...
The perils of assuming
Assume is a hilarious word. It can make an “ass” of “u” and “me.” If you are using assumptions and not evidence in your...
Who’s afraid of the BPS?
I love that my neighborhood leans into Halloween. The witches, ghosts, and skeletons are filling the yards down our block. Some are animatronic/motion activated...
The time to speak is now
Plato once stated, “Silence is Consent.”
Currently the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating their criteria for Rev. 05 of the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New...
Will the CRREM rise to the top?
When I first heard the term “CRREM” I admit that I got excited because I thought it might be a type of filling for...
Study and prepare to dominate the test
I am different from my family in many ways. To me the most striking difference is in our disparate aptitudes. If you conduct a...
DoE defines zero
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has released a document defining what qualifies a building to be called “zero emissions”. The DoE states that...
What will whole building data reveal?
“Don’t be upset by the results you didn’t get for the work you didn’t do.” --Unknown
On January 25, 2024, HUD, the DOE and EPA...
Sustainability issues to watch in 2024
On Wednesday, January 10, ULI hosted their webcast “ULI Global Sustainability Outlook 2024” where they discussed, not emerging trends, but what key things would...
Setting expectations: a Christmas wish
When I was in second grade, a schoolmate friend of mine had a nativity set. While at her house one day, as I admired...
