Building energy rating

Georgia Power offers energy efficiency programs to help customers reduce the impact of hot weather on power bills

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Energy conservation, Articles, Energy, Building energy rating, Building engineering, Environmental design, House energy rating, Sustainable building, Nature, Efficient energy use, Draft:Beneficial Electrification

ATLANTA, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power finds many Georgians are unfamiliar with new and existing energy efficiency programs available for residential customers.

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  • ATLANTA, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power finds many Georgians are unfamiliar with new and existing energy efficiency programs available for residential customers.
  • These offerings can help Georgia Power customers improve the efficiency of their homes to better manage energy usage and power bills, especially in the hot summer months.
  • Home Energy Improvement Program (HEIP) The Home Energy Improvement Program (HEIP) helps Georgia Power customers reduce energy use, save on energy costs and improve the indoor air quality and comfort of their homes.
  • Home Energy Efficiency Assistance Program (HEEAP) The Home Energy Efficiency Assistance Program (HEEAP) helps eligible income-qualified customers make free energy efficiency improvements in their single-family home.

Terreno Realty Corporation Acquires Property in Hialeah, FL for $39.4 Million

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, REIT, Building energy rating, Building engineering, Energy in the United States, Environment of the United States, Environmental design, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Natural environment, Design, Articles

The property consists of one recently developed rear-load 32-foot clear industrial distribution building containing approximately 221,000 square feet on 11.4 acres.

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  • The property consists of one recently developed rear-load 32-foot clear industrial distribution building containing approximately 221,000 square feet on 11.4 acres.
  • The property is at 4151 West 108th Street, immediately adjacent to Terreno Realty Corporations buildings at 4021-4071 West 108th Street and adjacent to Floridas Turnpike and the southern terminus of I-75.
  • The property provides 65 dock-high and two grade-level loading positions and parking for 188 cars and is expected to obtain LEED certification.
  • Terreno Realty Corporation acquires, owns and operates industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets: Los Angeles; Northern New Jersey/New York City; San Francisco Bay Area; Seattle; Miami; and Washington, D.C.

IWBI Announces New WELL Performance Rating Focused on Using Dynamic Human and Building Performance Metrics to Enhance the Experience of the People Inside

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Rating, Building engineering, Building energy rating, Sustainable building

This new designation will add to a growing suite of WELL ratings that includes the WELL Health-Safety Rating and the forthcoming WELL Health Equity Rating.

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  • This new designation will add to a growing suite of WELL ratings that includes the WELL Health-Safety Rating and the forthcoming WELL Health Equity Rating.
  • Each can be achieved as a stand-alone designation or milestone along the way to WELL Certification at Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level.
  • We are proud to collaborate with IWBI through the WELL Performance Rating as we evolve our services to deploy technology-based solutions to address changing market needs.
  • "IWBI has been instrumental in driving the evolution of building occupant health and well-being, cementing scientific rigor and robust measurable goals as a means to advance building performance.

TRREB Calls on City Council to Ensure Appropriate Exemptions for New Vacant Home Tax and to Keep Home Energy Rating Program Voluntary for Homeowners

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Building energy rating, Sustainable building, Environmental design, Home energy rating, House energy rating, Energy rating, Design, Natural environment, Articles

The new Vacant Home Tax and proposed home energy rating and disclosure programs are not necessarily bad ideas, but City Council has to get the implementation right.

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  • The new Vacant Home Tax and proposed home energy rating and disclosure programs are not necessarily bad ideas, but City Council has to get the implementation right.
  • It is crucial that the new tax allows for suitable exemptions as recommended by TRREB, and that any home energy rating and disclosure program remains voluntary for homeowners, said TRREB President Kevin Crigger.
  • The City of Toronto is moving towards implementing a tax on vacant homes, excluding principal residences.
  • Without question, a mandatory home energy efficiency rating program will cause numerous issues for homeowners and Torontos housing market, added DiMichele.

DIALOG Names Four New Partners to Lead the Growing Design Practice

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Architecture, Building engineering, Design, Building energy rating, Energy in the United States, Environment of the United States, Environmental design, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Construction, Architect, Landscape architect, Urban planner

The four new DIALOG partners include:

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  • The four new DIALOG partners include:
    Mara Baum is an architect with more than 20 years of experience in sustainability, urban planning, research and teaching.
  • Mara also holds extensive knowledge of LEED, WELL and Fitwel rating systems, a growing demand from institutional and corporate DIALOG clients.
  • Anthony Fieldman is an architect with nearly 30 years of experience as a design lead for projects around the globe.
  • DIALOG is a multi-disciplinary design practice incorporating architects, urban planners, interior designers, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, and landscape architects.

Global Sustainability Assessment Standard BREEAM Announces First Three Professionals To Earn Advisory Professional Certification for Operations

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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Were thrilled to have the first consultants credentialed through BREEAMs intensive AP training program, said Breana Wheeler, US Director of Operations at BREEAM.

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  • Were thrilled to have the first consultants credentialed through BREEAMs intensive AP training program, said Breana Wheeler, US Director of Operations at BREEAM.
  • The expertise and counsel from consultants like the team at 3R is key to driving sustainable operations throughout the real estate industry.
  • The new BREEAM AP Operations qualification is specifically focused on the operational phase of the asset lifecycle.
  • BREEAM does this through third party certification of the assessment of an assets environmental, social and economic sustainability performance, using standards developed by BRE.

Cuneyt Feizoulof Joins SEH as Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) is pleased to announce Cuneyt Feizoulof, PE*, BCEE, LEED-AP has joined its leadership team as Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer.

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  • Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) is pleased to announce Cuneyt Feizoulof, PE*, BCEE, LEED-AP has joined its leadership team as Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210608006122/en/
    Since 2015, Feizoulof has been successfully delivering solutions for clients, providing career opportunities for staff and leading organic and acquisitive growth initiatives.
  • Cuneyt will position SEH for growth, with a focus on sustainability and infrastructure renewal.
  • Feizoulof holds a masters degree in environmental engineering and bachelors degrees in civil engineering and chemistry from the University of Illinois.

Green Builder Media and Building Industry Luminary Sam Rashkin Announce Next Workshop Series for Housing 2.0

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Energy in the United States, Articles, Building energy rating, Building engineering, Environment of the United States, Environmental design, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, U.S. Green Building Council, Economy, Natural environment, Green Builder Media, EPAS

Heres what a couple of participants had to say about the program:

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  • Heres what a couple of participants had to say about the program:
    "I just completed your Housing 2.0 workshop.
  • You can also sign up for Green Builder Medias free weekly e-newsletter for Housing 2.0 updates.
  • Green Builder Media generates award-winning editorial, including breaking news, prominent market research, original insights, and visionary thought pieces.
  • He has served on national Steering Committees for USGBCs LEED for Homes, Green Builder Medias Green Builder Guidelines, EPAs Water Sense label, and EPAs Indoor airPLUS label.

Colonnade BridgePort Announces LEED® Platinum Certification for 257,000 sq.ft. Downtown Ottawa Property

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Building engineering, Construction, Articles, Natural environment, Energy in the United States, Building energy rating, Environment of the United States, Environmental design, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Ottawa station, Green building

OTTAWA, May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colonnade BridgePort is proud to announce that Green Building Council Inc. (Canada) has awarded the LEED Platinum v4.1 Certification for Operations and Maintenance to 66 Slater.

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  • OTTAWA, May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colonnade BridgePort is proud to announce that Green Building Council Inc. (Canada) has awarded the LEED Platinum v4.1 Certification for Operations and Maintenance to 66 Slater.
  • downtown Ottawa office building is managed by Colonnade BridgePort on behalf of the property owner, KingSett Capital.
  • This distinction represents a significant increase in the buildings environmental performance since its LEED Gold Certification in 2016.
  • To achieve LEED Platinum certification, buildings must attain a score of 80 or more on a 100-point scale that measures environmental impact.

Canada Investing $10 million to Create Jobs for New Energy Advisors

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Energy conservation in Canada, Building energy rating, EnerGuide, Energy, Sustainable energy

b'OTTAWA, ON, May 17, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadians across the country want to reduce their home energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint by improving energy efficiency in their homes.

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  • b'OTTAWA, ON, May 17, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadians across the country want to reduce their home energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint by improving energy efficiency in their homes.
  • An EnerGuide home evaluation gives homeowners a better understanding of how their home uses energy now and identifies retrofits to help improve energy efficiency.\nThis initiative also provides the opportunity to build an energy efficiency workforce that more closely reflects Canada\'s population.
  • Today\'s call for proposals will help Canadians get the EnerGuide evaluations they need to make their homes more energy efficient.
  • "\nThe Honourable Seamus O\'Regan Jr.\n"Today\'s announcement is about creating good quality job opportunities that help us build back a stronger, more resilient and inclusive economy.