Johnson Controls and OxyGenz.com have recently completed a large scale survey on Generation Y workplace demands. There are already a lot of studies on the productivity boosts from green workplaces, but this new study focuses on the younger generation and their expectations of a workplace. Some of the more interesting findings about Generation Y (ages [...]
At Green Squared, our tagline is “Green that makes cents.” Obviously, that is a play on “Green that makes sense.” Why? Well, we only recommend retrofit projects that payback in a short time frame in operating savings. Those operating savings result in increased Net Operating Income (NOI) for commercial building owners. That increased NOI results [...]
From the EPA: Video from Bob Harper from Biggest Loser introduces Energy Fitness for Buildings WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is sponsoring the first national energy efficiency contest of its kind, featuring 14 commercial buildings from across the country. While trimming kilowatt hours off is their bottom line, they’ll also save money [...]
Consulting giant McKinsey recently concluded a feasibility study to determine if electricity from 100% renewable resources was possible. They determined that it was very feasible by 2050. The study concluded that along with renewable energy being 100% feasible, it was also a reliable and economically sound energy decision. Interesting side stat: Germany currently has one [...]
For the folks at Green Squared, we have been working on a couple of retrofit projects where WATER retrofits have provided substantial paybacks under 18 months. Plus, several cities including Houston and Colorado Springs, are in the process of raising water rates as much as 50%, so those paybacks will likely shorten even further. GreenerBuildings.com [...]
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