Archive for September, 2021

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Entertainment facilities can benefit from C-PACE financing for efficiency upgrades

Sep 30, 2021

Energy and water expenses are a significant operating cost for entertainment facilities. To accommodate crowds for activities such as sporting events, social gatherings,  or performances, venues may have sprawling square footage, vaulted ceilings, and require bright lights—driving up heating, cooling, and electrical costs. Water consumption from heating, cooling, and operating restrooms also adds up throughout […]

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Mixed use property owners maximize business potential with C-PACE

Sep 16, 2021

According to data from the Department of Energy, there are nearly 6 million commercial properties in the U.S., utilizing 97 billion square feet of floor space.  Collectively, this sector spends $190 billion on energy, creating an opportunity for businesses to improve efficiency and reduce costs around heating, cooling, lighting, and water. For mixed use property […]

How hotel property owners can afford to maintain sustainability

Sep 9, 2021

To provide services for guests, hotel properties are prone to consuming a high volume of energy and water. Heating, cooling, lighting, laundry, irrigation, and operating swimming pools are just some of the activities that drive usage. Just how much? A recent report from the Urban Land Institute reveals that hotels are among the highest energy […]

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Why retail property owners should consider energy and water upgrades

Sep 2, 2021

As retail property owners adjust to a new normal and reimagine business models, controlling costs will be critical to success. Retail properties use an average of 18.3 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per square foot annually, with 60% of it consumed by lighting, heating, and cooling. Lighting alone represents 25% of usage! You have an opportunity […]