ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is a hot topic in the world of company’s operations. Public sentiment, purchasing decisions and investment dollars are encouraging business entities, large and small, to be better: With increased Wall Street scrutiny over claims of embracing the “E” or “Environmental” criteria, having verifiable and sustainable impacts on energy and water resources is…
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…
The Department of Energy estimates that, on average, 30% of energy consumed in commercial buildings is wasted. For business owners, that’s real dollars going down the drain every day. These costs add up and the inefficiencies place unnecessary strain on the power grid. How would you like to reduce your monthly energy bill and free…
The commercial real estate industry has experienced a fair share of change and uncertainty recently. Access to capital, economic recovery, infrastructure, and changing needs and preferences for space utilization are just a few of the challenges that developers are facing. In today’s market, one thing is certain: Every little bit counts towards moving the needle…
Does your community have commercial spaces in need of improvements? For Economic Development Councils, there’s an easy solution for promoting new jobs and economic growth when faced with aging infrastructure. How? By encouraging business owners to take advantage of C-PACE, or the “Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy” program, to get funding for energy and water…
What if you, as the Chamber of Commerce, could let your members in on an underused financing option that helped them upgrade their property AND increase cash flow? C-PACE, or “Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy,” is a program that allows commercial property owners to finance renewable energy, energy efficiency, and water efficiency upgrades to their…