The process of accretion, which is growth or increase by gradual addition, in finance and general nomenclature. An acquisition is considered accretive if it adds to the item’s value or corporation’s earnings per share.
ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) is an international membership organization of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration through research, standards writing, publishing, and continuing education. They are a resource for standards, education, research, and training. Local chapters are active throughout the country.
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 90.1-2019 serves as a foundational benchmark for commercial building energy codes across the United States. It establishes minimum requirements for energy-efficient design in most building types, excluding low-rise residential structures.
Battery storage systems, also known as battery energy storage systems (BESS), are technological solutions that allow energy, particularly from renewable sources like solar and wind, to be stored and discharged based on demand. These systems play a pivotal role in ensuring a reliable and steady power supply, especially during periods of high energy demand or when renewable energy production fluctuates.
The practice of comparing quantitative data (usually performance metrics) against another set of data, and can be done for a variety of measurements, such as greenhouse gas emissions, solar energy output, paper products use, etc. By benchmarking—accounting, measuring, and tracking—owners can compare a building’s key performance metrics to similar buildings to determine a building’s cost […]
GreenPoint Rated is a program of Build It Green, a professional non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource efficient buildings in California. GreenPoint Rated´s recommended measures and performance benchmarks specifically address climate and market conditions in California. The rating process is a non-invasive physical examination of building systems, structures, materials […]
Building Decarbonization involves transitioning to a zero-carbon emissions state within buildings, focusing primarily on reducing emissions tied to electricity, heating, cooling, and other operations.
The building envelope separates the interior of a building from the exterior. It is composed of the foundation, roof, walls, doors, and windows. The energy efficiency, physical protection from climate, indoor air quality, and durability can all be evaluated to determine the effectiveness of an envelope.
The Building Performance Institute (BPI) is an organization for home performance professionals. BPI provides credentialing and quality assurance standards for energy auditing and energy efficiency upgrades. Examples of certifications include Energy Auditor (EA), Multifamily Building Analyst (MFBA), and BPI Rater.
Building Performance Standards are legally enforceable energy or emissions targets tailored to specific building types and regions. These standards mandate improvements in energy use intensity (EUI) over time, incentivizing retrofits, and upgrades to meet compliance.