Architects are licensed professionals trained in the art and science of the design and construction of buildings and structures that primarily provide shelter. Additionally, architects may be involved with designing the total built environment—from how a building integrates with its surrounding landscape to architectural or construction details that involve the interior of the building to […]
Renewable energy is energy that is generated from alternative sources such as with sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. The resources can be replenished and continued to be used without fear of running out. Other resources, such as fossil fuels, are limited in abundance.
RESNET is a recognized national standards-making body for building energy efficiency rating and certification systems in the United States.
Retro-commissioning, or building energy optimization, is a process that seeks to improve how building equipment and systems function together. Like any complex system, buildings lose their operating efficiency over time and need a “tune up” to help re-align factory settings, or in many situations, correct settings for energy optimization. Retro-commissioning can often resolve problems that […]
The Retro-Commissioning Agent works as a member of the commissioning team in order to confirm that building systems are designed, installed, and will operate to meet the owner’s operational needs.
SBA 504 Green Loan is a loan created to encourage business to pursue green building construction, retrofit, renovation, and renewable energy production. In order to receive the loan, businesses must demonstrate their commitment to reducing energy usage by 10% or generating at least 10% of renewable energy.
Smart buildings use advanced technologies, such as IoT devices and automation, to monitor and control energy use, improve efficiency, and enhance occupant comfort. These innovations align with sustainability goals and operational excellence.
This federal tax incentive supports the adoption of solar energy systems by offering credits for a percentage of installation costs. The ITC has been instrumental in expanding solar deployment across residential and commercial sectors.
A solar photovoltaic system, is a power system designed to supply usable solar power by means of photovoltaics. PV systems convert light directly into electricity. It consists of an arrangement of several components, including solar panels to absorb and convert sunlight into electricity, a solar inverter to change the electric current from DC to AC, […]
STE is a form of energy that is created by the sun’s (solar) energy. This type of energy is used to heat water or other fluids, and can also power solar cooling systems. Solar thermal systems differ from solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which generate electricity rather than heat.