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 [...]

At a recent Sustainability Symposium held by the Urban Land Institute North Texas, the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors and The Real Estate Council at CityPlace in Dallas, a group concluded that sustainability is here to stay. I love this quote from Shoanna Woodham of RaceTrac Petroleum: As new construction has slowed, it has [...]

I think this discussion is worth sharing from Energy DSM. Energy efficiency involves technology that produces the same end product while using less energy. For example, an energy efficient air conditioner produces the same level of cooling capability while using less energy than the average air conditioner on the market. Conservation involves cutting waste of [...]

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 [...]