Benchmarks

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California Enacts Benchmarking Program for Commercial and Large Residential Buildings

Signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, the new law makes California the first state to... More

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Chicago Publishes Inaugural Report of Energy Use in Commercial Buildings

The Windy City's evaluation highlights that reducing energy intensity could lead to a 23-percent drop in energy use and $77-million in annual savings. More

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The Performing Arts: Why Occupant Behavior is the Next Big Thing in Green Building

How the USGBC and other organizations are starting to gather data that can change... More

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Denver City Energy Project Aims to Cut Carbon Emissions, Energy Use

The voluntary program encourages commercial and multifamily building owners to measure building performance using Energy Star’s Portfolio Manager tool. More

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Denver City Energy Project Aims to Cut Carbon Emissions, Energy Use

The voluntary program encourages commercial and multifamily building owners to measure building performance using Energy Star’s Portfolio Manager tool. More

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Greenbuild Preview: Three Product Trends to Watch For

On view at the annual sustainable design event in New Orleans this year will be... More

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Architects are More Productive Than Statistics Indicate

In the past 50 years, productivity in the construction industry has dropped 0.32... More

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First U.S. County Passes Energy Benchmarking Law

Maryland's Montgomery County will now require owners of large nonresidential buildings to track and report their properties' energy use. More

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Working With Carrots, Sticks, and Budgets

Steven Winter talks about what makes a green building, how financing affects efficiency, and the challenges of measurement and verification. More

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