Category: Sustainability
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Sustainability for CRE Buildings 101: What is Virtual Engineering for HVAC?
As more tenants return to the workplace, the emphasis on sustainability, indoor air quality, and healthy spaces has never been higher for commercial buildings. And the right technology can help commercial real estate owners and operators make sure they’re offering spaces tenants want to return to. For instance, state-of-the-art algorithms from Hank ensure maximum indoor…
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What is a Net Zero Energy Commercial Building – And Why Should It Be on Your Radar?
Commercial buildings produce 40% of global carbon emissions, making the built environment one of the top global producers of carbon. That fact alone is enough to warrant immediate and dramatic action by the commercial real estate (CRE) industry, but there are other factors pushing CRE into a more sustainable future. But first, there are so many…
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The Property Owner’s Playbook for Maximizing ROI on Sustainable Commercial Real Estate
Building operations in the United States account for roughly 40% of all energy consumption. It’s a big reason the commercial real estate (CRE) industry is increasingly focused on making sustainability efforts a top priority. And more government intervention is coming in the form of new legislation for sustainable construction practices and requirements such as energy…
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Energy Efficiency in Commercial Office Buildings: How to Build a Strategy that Maximizes ROI
On average, a commercial building HVAC system can account for 20% of overall operating and energy costs – and 50% of total energy usage for a commercial real estate (CRE) property. You might be spending more on monthly HVAC costs than you know. Energy efficiency in commercial office buildings can significantly impact your ROI and…
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3 Sustainability Mandates in Commercial Real Estate and How to Prepare
HVAC can account for 20% of overall commercial real estate operating and energy costs and 50% of total energy consumption for commercial offices. It’s no wonder the commercial real estate industry continues to focus attention on sustainability. Sustainability isn’t just good for the environment, it’s also great for the wallet. In fact, 40% of real…