Energy benchmarking has become more than a regulatory checkbox. In today’s real estate market, where ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) commitments, financing requirements, and investor expectations continue to evolve, benchmarking reporting and BEPS...
If you’re opening your December electric or gas bill and doing a double-take, you’re not alone. Across much of the U.S., wholesale natural gas and power prices have jumped to near three-year highs just as the first major cold snap of the 2025–26 winter hits. There...
When I upgraded to a smart thermostat, I expected to see one main benefit: lower energy bills. What I didn’t expect was that the upgrade would completely change how I think about indoor air quality. My new thermostat came with sensors that track VOC (volatile organic...
When people think of solar power, rooftop panels are usually the first thing that comes to mind. But there’s another model—community solar—that allows utility customers to support renewable energy and save money without installing equipment on their property....
For buildings benchmarked under the District of Columbia’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), understanding the difference between Site EUI and Adjusted Site EUI in Energy Star Portfolio Manager (ESPM) is critical. Many property owners following the...
