Energy Star is a nationally-recognized program that promotes energy efficiency. It’s run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy, and it serves as an unbiased source to help businesses and consumers make environmentally-conscious decisions. As part of the program, commercial buildings...
Energy efficient commercial buildings come with a lot of positives for building owners. They reduce CO2 emissions and save money on energy bills. They’re easier to maintain and they’re more comfortable for occupants. Plus, energy efficient buildings qualify for benefits like 179D tax deductions. Designing new...
Business energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important for commercial building owners. You probably know that implementing energy improvements is good for the planet — but that’s not the only benefit. It also has the power to reduce utility bills and improve your building’s comfort. As most...
Owning and maintaining commercial real estate is costly. Whether it’s an office building, retail space, or something else, it’s your responsibility as a building owner to ensure it remains comfortable, safe, and up to code. And all too often, those responsibilities equate to high commercial...
More than 1 in 10 homes in the United States have a crawl space: a small area under the house that separates it from the ground. Most crawl spaces are vented, which means that air exchanges freely with the outside. Ductwork, water pipes, gas lines,...
When the temperatures drop, we all head inside and cozy up. You rely on your home’s furnace to keep cold winter air out, but heating your home takes a lot of energy. And battling cold weather means you might be dealing with high heating bills...
Technology moves at lightning speed. Smartphones are getting faster and more powerful every year, and the technology going into your home is no different. These days, you can connect to your lights, locks, and TV from anywhere — and that’s just the beginning. New construction homes...
Air ventilation is an important element of every building design. It’s the controlled exchange of fresh outdoor air and stale indoor air to reduce moisture and odors while keeping occupants comfortable inside. Your building’s HVAC system and vent fans regulate this exchange — but when...
Nearly 6.5 million homes were sold in 2020 in the United States. If you’re in the market for a new home, you’ve probably saved for a down payment and calculated your mortgage — but have you considered how the rising cost of energy will impact...
If you listen closely and watch for the signs, you will hear and see the signs of a building in distress. Whether a newer building or an older one, systems will show signs of distress in several ways. Recognizing these signs and calling on skilled...