Getting LEED Credit for Water Efficiency

Getting LEED Credit for Water Efficiency

LEED certification helps building managers to gain recognition, financial benefits, and press coverage for their efforts towards sustainability. The certification is overseen by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is widely recognized as one of the premier...
California Businesses Prepare for Ongoing Drought

California Businesses Prepare for Ongoing Drought

California Governor Ed Brown recently issued an executive order that will impact Californians’ water-use habits for the foreseeable future. The order says, in essence, that although California has done a great deal to conserve water during its long-lasting drought, it...
Nine Categories of LEED Points

Nine Categories of LEED Points

There are great reasons to seek LEED certification, including financial incentives, PR, and employee happiness. LEED certification is a goal for many facilities managers and sustainability officers who seek to make their buildings more sustainable. The U.S. Green...
What is LEED Certification & What it Means to You

What is LEED Certification & What it Means to You

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is one of the more well-known green building certifications in the United States. A LEED-certified building meets stringent sustainability requirements in several different LEED categories. As expressed in the...
Water Rates On The Rise, No End In Sight

Water Rates On The Rise, No End In Sight

Have you seen your water bills increasing significantly over the past several years? If so, you’re not alone. For many, the increase in the cost of water is outpacing other utility bills. What are you doing to plan for this rapid increase in operating costs? Across...