With lighting accounting for the single largest electricity usage in the commercial sector (three times the energy consumption of air conditioning, for…
While benchmarking may not yet be mandatory across the country, its benefits are clear. Over the past few months, we completed benchmarking…
New York buildings should plan their energy audits and retro-commissioning studies required by Local Law 87 now even though mandatory compliance does…
With the current high temperatures, buildings are demanding a lot from the grid to keep building occupants cool. By reducing energy loads…
Great Forest was recently awarded a contract for LEED consulting at five additional Paramount buildings in New York City, after successfully achieving…
Each year, the New York Energy Consumers Council (NYECC) honors organizations and/or individuals who have demonstrated exceptional qualities of vision, innovation, and…
Environmental Leader’s Insider Knowledge Report featured insights from Great Forest on helping businesses deal with organics. The report shared lessons learned from corporate environmental,…
Flowers and plants are often used at businesses for events & conferences and in building entrances and reception areas. But how can…
Anna Dengler, Great Forest’s director of sustainability, recently attended the Speak Greenconference on June 8, 2011. Below she shares a recap of…
Great Forest President Richard Fuller was recently featured as a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) expert, answering questions on pollution. UNEP featured…