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Toward Zero Net Energy Posted on Apr 10

 Toward Zero Net Energy

In late February I had the opportunity to attend the Toward Zero Net Energy (TZNE) Retrofit Program “Charrette” ‒ a collaborative session in which a group of designers drafts a solution to a design problem ‒ at Holyoke Community College (HCC). The purpose of this charrette   …Continue Reading Toward Zero Net Energy

Four Municipalities, Two Universities, Two State Agencies & Two Individuals Posted on Nov 15

 Four Municipalities, Two Universities, Two State Agencies & Two Individuals

If you want to hear good news about energy in Massachusetts, let me introduce you to two state agencies, two colleges, four municipalities, and two extraordinary individuals. At a late October State House ceremony, the Patrick Administration presented awards to various public entities and individuals   …Continue Reading Four Municipalities, Two Universities, Two State Agencies & Two Individuals

Building Asset Rating Pilot – How Does Your Building Really Perform? Posted on Oct 28

 Building Asset Rating Pilot – How Does Your Building Really Perform?

Imagine you own an office building. You have a great team managing the property and are always looking for smart investments to improve performance and decrease operating costs. In terms of energy management, you benchmark the building’s energy consumption through the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Portfolio   …Continue Reading Building Asset Rating Pilot – How Does Your Building Really Perform?

First LEED-Platinum State Building Celebrated Posted on Oct 24

 First LEED-Platinum State Building Celebrated

The late September morning was crisp and clear at MassDEP’s Senator William X. Wall Experiment Station (WES) in Lawrence. An electric vehicle recharged at a new charging station in the parking lot, and a collection of state officials, WES employees, and other interested parties stood   …Continue Reading First LEED-Platinum State Building Celebrated

Leading By Example Awards Winners Contribute To Clean Energy Goals Posted on Nov 1

 Leading By Example Awards Winners Contribute To Clean Energy Goals

The 2012 Leading by Example (LBE) Awards showcased the wide spectrum of government organizations and individuals contributing to the fulfillment of the Patrick-Murray’s clean energy goals.