Out of the Deep End: What is water neutrality? By Ian Coughlan Conservation professionals, sustainability technologists and more have been discussing carbon neutrality—balancing your carbon footprint—for a while. To achieve carbon neutrality, enterprises calculate the amount of carbon emitted and actively offset that amount, by either sequestering an equivalent amount or purchasing carbon credits to [...]
Microsoft and Salesforce, two of the world’s leading technology companies, announced they will be including onsite water treatment systems for decentralized water reuse and recycling in their newest campuses. Although the projects are different in scope—one for a suburban campus and the other an urban high rise—they both tackle an issue that demands our attention: [...]
Amazon will announce the location of its second headquarters (HQ2) later this year. The company recently shortlisted 20 cities for HQ2’s consideration, projecting an influx of 50,000 jobs to the selected city. The HQ2 decision will cause widespread impact, affecting both the economy and the selected metro area’s energy and water resources. In the U.S., [...]
Cooling towers account for a substantial amount of water used in commercial properties. In turn, business entities should strive to implement conservation technologies and innovative programs to reduce water consumption and increase cost savings. Despite the obvious environmental and economic impacts, water management with regards to cooling towers also presents property owners and facility managers [...]
Name: Ian Coughlan Title: Business Development Associate Role: Helping customers find opportunities for water savings! 1. How did your background lead you to Banyan Water? What drew you to the company? “Growing up, I spent a lot of time outside, typically on or near water canoeing, skiing or going to the beach. This inspired a [...]
For commercial real estate owners and operators, sustainability has never been more top-of- mind. From both investor and tenant perspectives, sustainability is shifting from a niche value-add to an essential requirement for any successful property. An essential component of sustainable operations is minimizing a building’s demand for resources such as electricity, gas and water. However, [...]
What is the cloud? The cloud, or cloud computing, refers to the massive collection of computers, servers and similar equipment organized for universal accessibility. As Re/code describes, “The cloud refers to software and services that run on the internet, instead of locally on your computer. Most cloud services can be accessed through a web browser [...]
Winter is nigh upon us, and with it comes the inevitable failure of homeowners, landscapers and commercial property owners to remember to readjust their watering schedules for grass, plants, shrubs and other outdoor landscape pieces. Let this post, then, serve as a warning—nay, a heed—to landscapers the world over. Now is the time to shave [...]
The real estate community and corporate America view sustainability as an important social and economic objective with broad implications. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 40 percent of U.S. energy consumption comes from buildings, with multifamily units accounting for 15 percent of total usage. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that utilities amount to [...]
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) implemented a strong enforcement of water policies in early 2017. The long-time regulation states that any water coming from a designated irrigation meter or system cannot be used for any purpose that could come in contact with humans. This includes filling swimming pools, fountains, dog washes, car washes [...]