California has adopted new building codes to limit embodied carbon emissions in large buildings and school buildings, effective July 1, 2024.
Category: Building Performance
EV charging stations: Designed right, they can lead to building energy savings
Electric vehicle charging stations will become a long-term need in the AEC industry, and it will be critical for electrical infrastructure to be designed with the agility to respond to changes in technology.
Energy efficiency is crucial to the expanding cannabis industry
Medical marijuana grow facilities are high on energy consumption, making them prime candidates for energy efficiency programs and more stringent regulations.
Choosing electric heating source now will reap long-term dividends
Industry leaders who move toward full electrification of their buildings, including the heating source, will see their carbon footprint “disappear” over time as utility companies clean up the grid.
System requirements, energy efficiency key to national lab design
Advancing science and innovation is one of the primary missions of the Department of Energy, a long-standing client of IMEG’s Federal Science & Technology team.
Use Measurement & Verification to maximize building performance
Numerous factors – from faulty equipment to user behavior – can cause subpar building performance in even the most efficiently designed buildings. Learn how to to reduce this risk and optimize your facility’s energy use post-construction.