Due to a glitch in data provided by utilities, New York City has pushed back the deadline for LL84 (2009) benchmarking data filing for 2017 from May 1 to December 31, 2018. LL84 (2009) requires large building over 50,000 square feet to annually measure and report water and energy consumption. The deadline for 2017 filings for smaller buildings … Continue reading Energy Alert:
Changes to LL84 (2009), LL133 (2016) and LL87 (2009)
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Energy Alert:
Take Our 3-Question Energy Quiz
Q: What is the estimated temperature difference between a standard and cool roof? Is it: a) 10 degrees F b) 30degrees F c) 50 degrees F WATCH the 18-sec VIDEO answer from Great Forest CEO Ross Guberman Q: If all commercial property in NYC converted to daylight responsive lighting systems, how many MW of peak … Continue reading Take Our 3-Question Energy Quiz
Order Of Australia Medal Awarded For Service To The Environment
Congratulations to Great Forest President Richard Fuller on being awarded the prestigious Order of Australia Medal for his service to conservation and the environment. It is a well-deserved recognition for his work with Pure Earth, the nonprofit he founded, the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution, and The Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health. Richard … Continue reading Order Of Australia Medal Awarded For Service To The Environment
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ENERGY STAR Scores Are Changing
July 2018 ENERGY STAR will be re-calculating almost all commercial building scores this summer, which will impact your properties’ standing. All the changes in source data will result in lower scores generally across the US. ALL scores will adjust as of August 26th when updates to 1-100 ENERGY STAR scores launch. After August 26, buildings will have to … Continue reading Energy Alert:
ENERGY STAR Scores Are Changing