Resources
Boston Area Lab Energy Benchmarking Study: Year 1 Data Analysis
The Higher Education Working Group commissioned a data collection and analysis effort to better understand how Boston area lab buildings compare to each other with regards to energy use and to lab buildings nationally.
The Commercial Net Zero Energy Building Market in Boston
Exploring the commercial net zero energy building market in boston and implementing net zero energy buildings is critical to reducing commercial sector emissions and energy use. This overview document will discuss the feasibility of commercial net zero energy buildings in Boston and explore options that encourage the construction of these facilities.
GRC Profile in Climate Action, A Case Study on Commercial Real Estate
A member of the Boston Green Ribbon Commission’s Commercial Real Estate Working Group, AvalonBay Communities manages over 280 multi-family properties throughout the country, and is committed to building sustainable communities that minimize their carbon footprint. AvalonBay had made energy efficiency investments in its portfolio for many years, with good results. But it wasn’t until the
Strategic Energy Master Plan Template
This sample offers guidance on developing a strategic energy master plan for a hospital or healthcare facility.
Energy Conservation Lease Agreement Template
This sample offers guidance on developing an energy conservation lease agreement.
Virtual Energy Assessments
Remote or virtual energy assessments are an emerging technology that provides building owners with a greater understanding of their building’s energy use and operations using inputs from utility meters and computer modeling. Building owners are investigating the technology as an affordable alternative to more comprehensive walk-through energy audits, which can cost tens of thousands of
Preparing for the Rising Tide – Executive Summary
An overview of the leading report by The Boston Harbor Association on preparing Boston for sea-level rise and coastal flooding.