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 [...]
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 [...]
A huge contingent of construction and energy efficiency groups is pushing for an increase in the 179D tax deduction from $1.80 to $3.00 per square foot. As a broad-based coalition of business, trade, design, construction, environmental, and energy efficiency groups and organizations, we write to you in support of enlarging the Energy Efficient Commercial Building [...]
Reuters reports that Senators Kerry, Graham, and Lieberman may release their long-awaited climate change bill (KGL Bill) next week, after months of trying to find the “sweet spot” for industry and environmentalists, and Democrats, and at least a few Republicans. One critical question is what will become of state programs like the Regional Greenhouse Gas [...]
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