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Top energy saving tips for commercial buildings
Do you manage a commercial building? If so, ensuring it meets the relevant energy efficiency standards could be absolutely crucial to your profitability. Following these energy-saving ideas for commercial buildings will not only allow you to avoid th…
What is ESG in property management?
The consideration of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) factors is fast becoming critical to the success of businesses across all sectors and the property management industry is no exception. More than 80% of the buildings that exist today wi…
10 real estate sustainability trends in 2024
Competition is always improving and the need to stay ahead of the curve is always present. As the climate crisis is more consistently at the forefront of many people’s minds, the adoption of sustainable practices and implementation of eco-responsible…
Top 5 benefits of energy management software for CRE
As the commercial real estate industry continues to expand and evolve, the importance of energy management has become increasingly apparent. To remain relevant and meet regulatory requirements, real estate occupiers, property owners, and workplace ma…
Energy standards: 5 ways to conserve energy in your commercial building
If you manage a commercial building, ensuring it meets the relevant energy efficiency standards is crucial. Energy standards such as IPMVP (International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol) and ASHRAE (the American Society of Heating…
How power factor impacts your energy saving plan
How does a lagging power factor affect your energy costs? When evaluating the performance of a building, the main goal is always to reduce energy consumption and costs wherever possible. However, one aspect that is often overlooked in this proc…
The top 10 features of an energy management system
What is an energy management system? An energy management system should be an all-encompassing tool for organisations to streamline energy management tasks. It should help businesses analyse their energy usage, identify wastage and facilitate the i…
Four signs you need to invest in an energy management system
Cutting costs and improving energy efficiency with an energy management system Looking for a simpler way to consolidate utility and energy data, as well as track energy performance? It might be time to invest in an energy management system (EMS…