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February 20, 2017 - By Jamie Daubenspeck

A 10-point valuation of continuous monitoring and maintenance

While the value of proactive facilities monitoring and maintenance is often assumed, it's far more powerful when it’s actually measured.

GHG Emissions - February 20, 2017

HP adopts new science-based GHG reduction goal

"With the U.S. EPA set to change hands and the future of the U.S. role in the historic Paris climate agreement unknown, it is more important than ever for the private sector to show its commitment to addressing climate change," the company wrote in a blog post.

Regulation - February 17, 2017

Sweeping C&I energy efficiency bill reintroduced

A bipartisan group of Senators have reintroduced the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, aimed at accelerating energy efficiency for the commercial and sectors and the federal government.

Demand Management - February 15, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Petco targets enterprisewide savings with analytics-driven energy management program

Within the first year of embarking on the deployment of a standardized, analytics-driven energy management program, Petco is seeing operational energy savings of 3% to 5% and higher, besting its expectations.

Energy Efficiency - February 15, 2017

Pittsburgh tower achieves Energy Star certification

An iconic downtown Pittsburgh high-rise, the 64-story U.S. Steel Tower, was recently awarded certification from the U.S. EPA's Energy Star program after a series of energy efficiency retrofits.

Demand Management - February 14, 2017

ACEEE: Utility demand response programs, paired with energy efficiency, show huge savings potential

A recent analysis of energy savings from utility-sector energy efficiency programs found that in 2015, they saved about 200 billion kWh, or more than 5% of U.S. retail electric sales that year.

Energy Efficiency - February 14, 2017

Data center metering and resource guide

This guide from the U.S. DOE intends to help data center owners and operators implement a metering system that allows their organizations to gather the necessary data for effective decision making and energy efficiency improvements.

Energy Efficiency - February 13, 2017

REIT nabs 100% Gold, Platinum LEED certification

New York City-based real estate investment trust Paramount Group Inc.'s has announced that its entire portfolio of office buildings has achieved either Gold or Platinum LEED certification.

Demand Management - February 10, 2017

Corporate execs back smart manufacturing institute

A newly launched public-private partnership, with participation from corporations such as Corning Inc. and General Mills Inc., is hoping to accelerate the adoption of smart manufacturing.