The Honeydew Blog
Key Energy News from the DMV and Beyond
Examples of ROI on PACE Financed Energy Efficiency Projects
As a building owner or manager, every dollar saved is not only a dollar earned, it's a dollar earned each year for the next 10 to 30 years. We recently completed a detailed energy model of a building in Southeast DC that is applying for a PACE loan (Property Assessed...
Massive LED Rebates in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Prince George’s County recently introduced its Energy Star and Green Leasing Program, offering rebates that can cover up to 100% of LED lighting upgrades. The goal of this program is to facilitate commercial buildings become Energy Star certified, helping them reduce...
Why Have DC SREC Prices Fallen by 15% in the Past Year?
This article explains why DC SREC prices have fallen, despite the fact that the District continues to fall short of it’s renewable energy portfolio standards
First Move on Trump’s Solar Tariff: SunPower to Acquire SolarWorld America
In one of the largest visible effects of the Trump administration's decision to charge tariffs on imported solar modules, SunPower just announced the acquisition of SolarWorld. The tariffs were announced on January 22nd of this year, but had been anticipated by the...
Controlling Your Building’s Heating Expenses
Dealing with snow removal, black ice, and the biting cold of winter is tough. Getting a whopping heating bill at the end of a winter month can feel like insult added to injury. This article outlines a few easy ways to control heating costs giving property managers...