Continuing to make improvements in energy efficiency has taken hold as a mission of global importance that unites experts in the field. The first Policy Committee meeting of the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) was held in Washington D.C. in May. Leaders from 15 countries and the European Commission attended the meeting, which [...]
From the USGBC: The built environment has a profound impact on our natural environment, economy, health, and productivity. In the United States alone, buildings account for:
Sustainability is hot these days. The trend toward both adopting more energy-efficient and eco-friendly practices at home, and tackling more substantial green building and green retro-fits in business continues to rise across the country. These efforts will now be supported and regulated by the newly developed International Green Construction Code (IGCC). Establishing such a code [...]
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is encouraging small businesses to go green. The SBA has a variety of resources and information on energy efficiency available to small business owners looking to cut costs and contribute to a cleaner environment. Business owners who are just beginning to research possible changes can find information on everything [...]
Sustainability is hot these days.
The green building movement took another step forward a few weeks ago as the US Green Building Council announced their support of the Building Star Legislation introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley and Mark Pryor, designed to save energy, save money and create thousands of jobs. According to USGBC President, CEO & Founding Chair, Rick Fedrizzi, [...]
There is help available for businesses that are trying to prosper during this turbulent economic period. The Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction
Are you a commercial property owner looking for strategies to retain tenants and get short term ROI on your property? Watch the video for depreciation strategies for commercial properties, one of the core businesses of Capital Review Group. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) is the first effort of the United States government [...]