If you have properties in Boston, note that it is the latest city to require buildings to disclose their energy use. Boston…
Great Forest has emerged as one of the top consulting firms submitting data from more than 50 client buildings as required by…
1. Flip The Switch – Lighting consumes about 18 percent of U.S.-generated electricity; another 4 to 5 percent of our electricity bill goes…
Many forward-thinking states are now taking a comprehensive look at their energy plans, and issuing directives to increase efficiency. Earlier this month,…
Washington D.C. has begun the new year with several moves on the green front. The Sustainable D.C. Act of 2012 was signed…
Great Forest has learned that despite recovery from historic service disruptions, efforts to switch customers to cleaner heat continue with three fast-approaching…
While there is still no official confirmation of benchmarking reporting deadlines for D.C., we want to remind property owners and managers in…
Following on the heels of NYC’s Local Law 84 (2009), D.C.’s benchmarking rules will soon need to be acted upon. Buildings over…
While benchmarking may not yet be mandatory across the country, its benefits are clear. Over the past few months, we completed benchmarking…
Each year, the New York Energy Consumers Council (NYECC) honors organizations and/or individuals who have demonstrated exceptional qualities of vision, innovation, and…