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Mild Spring Brings Natural Gas Prices to Extreme Lows

JUNE 2019 ENERGY MARKET UPDATE Supply and demand in the wholesale natural gas market impact electric and natural gas prices across the country. The U.S. stores natural gas to ensure […]
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Heat Pump Water Heaters: They’re Electrifying!

As California looks to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 through decarbonization and electrification, it’s essential we all find the right technologies that will help us get there. Heat pump water […]
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What it’s Like to Utilize Remote Consulting: The Palatine’s Story

More and more leaders in real estate are creating sustainability goals to help mitigate their carbon emissions while increasing resident comfort. Nuveen Real Estate is one of those leaders. Nuveen […]
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What Decarbonization & Electrification Mean for California Property Owners

Motivated by the urgency to mitigate global climate change, California is actively pursuing carbon neutrality (net zero carbon dioxide emissions) by 2045. In practice, this goal translates to a divestment […]
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NYC’s Local Law 87: More Than a Path to Compliance

The Greener, Greater Buildings Plan was enacted in 2009 to increase the energy efficiency of New York City’s large buildings. With its creation came new regulations to help building owners […]
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Bright Employee: Punit Shah, Manager of Audits & Senior Energy Engineer

We’re proud of the intelligent, passionate, and hardworking people that make up the Bright Power team. Each month, you’ll get a chance to meet one of them, understand how they […]
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California Deregulates Electricity: A New Opportunity To Cut Operating Costs

Exciting news, California! Now, multifamily building owners in the State of California have a new way to save money on their electricity bills. By expanding their direct access program, you […]
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NYC’s Climate Mobilization Act: What Building Owners Need to Know

The Climate Mobilization Act passed in New York City Council on Thursday, April 18, and is now law.  There are eleven pieces of legislation that are part of the Act, but the centerpiece of this legislation is a carbon emissions limit for large NYC buildings (formerly Int. 1253, now Local Law 97)—placing requirements and also presenting opportunities for NYC’s building owners. You can read our analysis on the impact on multifamily buildings here. We’ll help you with what you need to know.
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Biophilic Design Approaches for Health & Sustainability

How can spaces be deliberately designed to improve human health? One approach is to pursue a healthy building certification program, such as the WELL Building and Fitwel certification programs. Alternatively, […]
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