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The Ways New York State is Boosting its Climate Action Plan

Mar 07, 2023

In Our Role As Business Energy Advisors, We Outline Three New Initiatives Passed by the Climate Action Council New York’s climate legislation is rapidly advancing through current and developing regulations and laws. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) serves as a guiding document for emerging policy, requiring that the state procure 70% of […]

Do You Need a Commercial Building Energy Audit?

Feb 23, 2023

Find Out What Energy Audits Entail and Why They’re Vital to Carbon Reduction Efforts The biggest challenge for companies looking to improve their energy efficiency is knowing where to start. How can you best adjust your business practices or upgrade your facilities to meet your goals? What should your goals even be? Commercial building energy […]

New Heat Pump Requirements Buoy Building Electrification Measures

Feb 07, 2023

All New Constructions in Seattle, WA, Will Use Heat Pumps Starting in Summer 2023 Beginning in July 2023, new home and apartment construction in Washington will be installing heat pumps to meet building electrification measures established in Seattle and across the state. This update to the state’s building codes requires homes to install heat pumps […]

How Can You Benefit from Energy Storage?

Jan 27, 2023

Make the Grid More Reliable and Reduce Your Monthly Energy Costs Grid energy-storage solutions are a big priority at the Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Electricity as a tool for future-proofing the grid. Not only does storage reduce volatility issues associated with generation, but it also reduces price volatility while boosting grid resiliency. The […]

Can Your Company Meet ESG Reporting Requirements?

Jan 16, 2023

Reporting on Your Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Impacts Will Help You Attract Top-Level Investors How financial institutions gauge investments has changed substantially over the past decade. Purely financial reports are no longer enough to prove your company would make a sound investment. Heavily used in investing circles, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting provides a […]

COP27 Recap: The Biggest Takeaways from Sharm el-Sheikh

Dec 19, 2022

Our Team Explains What COP27 Is and the Biggest News from the Conference The COP27 summit took place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, when record temperatures and floods made climate change ever more present. High inflation and geo-political crises like the war in Ukraine have also exacerbated the impacts on vulnerable communities while leading many governments […]

Do Boston’s Net Zero Initiatives Apply to Your Building?

Dec 09, 2022

We Highlight the Latest Boston Initiatives and How They Apply to New Buildings and Renovations Boston has released a swathe of climate-orientated building legislations recently. Among them, new zoning updates have been proposed to align with the city’s goal of being carbon neutral by 2050. The new proposal includes a revised Article 37 Green Building […]

Is Your Company Prepared to Meet the Latest HHS Pledge?

Nov 28, 2022

Initiative Seeks to Reduce Emissions in the Healthcare Sector Since climate change will affect marginalized groups across the United States and the world, the healthcare sector must lead the response. Especially since the healthcare sector accounts for 8.5% of carbon emissions nationwide. Beyond reducing emissions, hospitals should also ensure energy resiliency to remain a refuge […]

What Are the Most Sustainable Sporting Venues?

Nov 09, 2022

We Highlight the Top Sustainable Business Operations Among Sports Arenas and Stadiums Hockey season has just gotten underway, creating much excitement for some of us on the Environ team. What’s better than watching professional athletes dash across the ice, hitting slap shots, and exchanging the occasional blow? Watching them do it from your seat in […]