The Freddie Mac Green Advantage suite of multifamily financing options rewards borrowers who commit to reducing energy and water savings or who have a green certified building. Learn more here.
Fundamental Commissioning is a prerequisite for LEED NC, CI, and Schools projects and includes the following energy-related systems: HVAC, lighting and daylighting, domestic hot water, and renewable energy. The process includes a review of the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD), incorporation of commissioning specifications, implementation of a Cx Plan, verification of […]
Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB ®) is an industry-driven organization committed to assessing the sustainability performance of real estate portfolios (public, private and direct) around the globe. GRESB is used to assess and rate real estate portfolios. Investors use GRESB ratings to differentiate between investments. Investor interest and GRESB drive the demand for Environmental, […]
Green leases are agreements between landlords and tenants that incorporate commitments to environmental stewardship. These agreements often include clauses addressing energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable operations.
A Green Physical Needs Assessment (Green PNA), also known as a Green Property Condition Report (PCR) or Green Property Condition Assessment, offers the user advice on how to optimally run the asset that is being purchased. A Green PNA essentially combines a standard PNA and a streamlined energy audit to provide in-depth information on the […]
These emissions include gases like carbon dioxide and methane that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to climate change. U.S. policies aim to reduce GHG emissions through renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency programs, and innovations in carbon capture technologies.
Grid harmonization focuses on integrating distributed energy resources — like rooftop solar and battery storage — with the main electrical grid. Effective harmonization enables greater use of renewable energy while maintaining grid stability.
Grid Optimization involves deploying advanced technologies, such as real-time monitoring systems and automated controls, to improve the efficiency and reliability of the energy grid.
Grid-Interactive Energy Efficient Buildings, or GEBs, actively interact with the energy grid to optimize energy use based on real-time conditions. These buildings adjust their consumption in response to electricity prices, carbon intensity, or grid demand, contributing to decarbonization efforts and enhanced grid stability.
Heat pumps transfer heat to provide efficient heating and cooling solutions for buildings. Advances in air-source and geothermal heat pump technologies are making them a cornerstone of electrification and energy efficiency strategies in the U.S.