Utilities Expense & Data Management
April 18, 2017
Energy Risk Management: Guarding Against Negative Financial and Operational Impacts
Energy risk management calls for identifying, evaluating, and analyzing risk associated with unpredictability and volatility in the energy commodity and regulatory markets, as well as alignment between energy product choice and operational strategy. Managing this risk can guard against negative…
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Climate Technology
April 18, 2017
Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage: Pipe Dream or Potential Solution?
On Thursday, April 13, 2017, Columbia University hosted the 2017 Columbia Global Energy Summit. With the energy industry changing at such a rapid pace due to market, regulatory, and geopolitical forces around the globe, compounded by the critical issue of…
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Benchmarking & Sustainability Reporting
April 12, 2017
GRESB Reporting: Who, What, Why, and How
Despite the lack of federal energy reporting mandates, the US real estate industry is very familiar with both voluntary and locally mandated energy reporting, primarily through ENERGY STAR (roughly 45% of the market participates). While ENERGY STAR offers some insights…
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Utilities Expense & Data Management
March 28, 2017
Energy Economics: Energy Management in Commercial Real Estate
In the energy economics of an average commercial real estate building, energy use is by far the largest operating expense, using roughly one-third of the entire operating budget. Furthermore, this usage accounts for about 20% of the nation’s annual greenhouse…
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Utilities Expense & Data Management
March 22, 2017
4 Tips to Encourage Tenant Energy Demand Responsibility
Peak electricity demands come at a costly expense. A common scenario is when a cold front kicks in and tenants increase the heat all at the same time. To meet this energy demand, the utilities have to dispatch peaking power…
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Utilities Expense & Data Management
March 8, 2017
The Renewable Energy Paradox: New Technology, Old Grid
Renewable energy technologies have improved rapidly over the past decade; technology advances, prices drop, capacity increases, and more and more are deployed both behind the meter and at utility scale. Many technologies are now at or near grid parity with…
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Utilities Expense & Data Management
March 7, 2017
5 Things to Look for in the Next Utilities Expense Audit
A utilities expense audit helps to achieve a reduced utility bill. Each utility bill, such as gas, water, and electric, can undergo an audit to result in significant cost savings for the resident or business. Particularly for companies that manage…
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Peak Load Management
February 28, 2017
Understanding Peak Load and Base Load Electricity
Peak load is a period of time when electrical power is needed a sustained period based on demand. Also known as peak demand or peak load contribution, it is typically a shorter period when electricity is in high demand. Related…
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Utilities Expense & Data Management
February 23, 2017
How Utility Expense Management Helps Control Operating Expenses for Buildings
On average, U.S. office buildings spend almost 29 percent of their operating expenses on utilities – often exceeding $30,000 per year. Fortunately, despite being a major line item on the budget, energy costs can be successfully controlled with proper oversight.…
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