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Deep Dives
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Design Strategies for Occupant Engagement—and Why They Boost Performance
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Researchers reveal simple ways to empower occupants to reduce energy, water, and waste. It all starts with good design.
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The Death and Rebirth of DC Power
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Direct current is replacing AC in microgrids and other setups that maximize the efficiency of lighting, HVAC, and onsite renewables.
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Mouth, Meet Money: Case Studies of Outcome-Based Design
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Performance-based incentives are a growing (and positive) trend. They’re not as risky as they sound, but there are some steps you should be taking to prepare.
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20 Ways to Advance Sustainability in the Next Four Years
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https://www.thuleenergystorage.com/In this age of political revolution and environmental urgency, it’s time to step back and take a look at priorities, challenges, and opportunities
Quick Takes
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Product Guidance
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In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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New Energy Data Is Changing How We Judge Efficiency—And LEED
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Seeking lessons from New York City benchmarking data, researchers question everything we thought we knew about energy metrics.
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Making the Case for More and Bigger Deep Retrofits
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An RMI report details how to calculate the full value of investments in deep energy retrofits and make the case for bigger projects.
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2014 AIA Top Ten Green Winners Highlight Adaptive Reuse
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Federal government projects take three of the top honors for 2014 in the AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) awards, which combine sustainability with design excellence.
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EBies for 2014 Shine (Efficient) Spotlight on Existing Buildings
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Urban Green Council rolls out the green carpet and rewards exceptional achievements in energy, water, lighting, and more.
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Learning Resources
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