The tour of the Zero Net Energy Center in Detroit’s Corktown offered a compelling vision of what’s possible when building owners embrace sustainability and clean energy options. While the average commercial building wastes 30% of the energy it consumes, the Zero Net Energy Center produces its own ... Read More »
PACE
The Cost of Delayed Energy Saving Building Upgrades
A proven strategy for increasing the profitability of commercial real estate (CRE) is reducing wasted energy. That waste represents a significant unneeded expense as detailed by the U.S. Department of Energy: “The average commercial building wastes 30 percent of the energy it consumes.” Wasted ... Read More »
Michigan’s Cascade Township Approves PACE
Michigan’s Cascade Township Board approved Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) at their February 27, 2019 meeting. PACE is a financing option and a vital tool for building owners in need of upgrades to the energy-consuming components of their properties. In Michigan, commercial, industrial, ... Read More »
Maximizing Commercial Real Estate Profitability
Maximizing the profitability of commercial real estate (CRE) requires a well thought-out strategy combining a reduction of expenses along with offering amenities that appeal to tenants and support increased lease rates. Amenities that reduce the use of energy and its cost, while improving tenant ... Read More »
