Energy Sustainability
Earth Day Programs & Energy Efficiency Initiatives
Earth Day Programs & Energy Efficiency Initiatives March 11, 2019 Earth Day & Energy Efficiency Initiatives Earth Day is on Monday, April 22. 2019. Below are various ways your teams and buildings can make our earth greener and more sustainable. You can also check out this article by Bisnow for other ideas on how to celebrate…
Read MoreAdvocacy Updates: Illinois Legislature on Pace for Busy Year
Advocacy Updates: Illinois Legislature on Pace for Busy Year February 19, 2019 When the deadline for bill introduction came on February 15, Illinois senators and representatives had filed over six thousand pieces of legislation for consideration in the 101st General Assembly. Add to that substantive amendments and there will be 10,000 to 12,000 legislative proposals…
Read MoreSave Money and Energy with the Peoples Gas Commercial and Industrial Program
Save Money and Energy with the Peoples Gas Commercial and Industrial Program The Peoples Gas Energy Efficiency Program can help your building save money and energy. The program’s energy advisors will meet with you to discuss natural gas savings measures for your building and perform a free energy assessment. In addition, you will be provided…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Notes Cost Concerns in Response to ICC NextGrid Report
BOMA/Chicago Notes Cost Concerns in Response to ICC NextGrid Report January 15, 2019 Illinois’ electric grid and utility market over the next few decades will be determined by NextGrid, known as the “Illinois Utility of the Future Study.” This 18-month, collaborative study grew out of the December 2016 enactment of the Future Energy Jobs…
Read MoreICC Releases Draft NextGrid Report
ICC Releases Draft NextGrid Report January 3, 2019 Illinois’ electric grid and utility market over the next few decades will be determined by NextGrid, known as the “Illinois Utility of the Future Study.” This 18-month, collaborative study grew out of the December 2016 enactment of the Future Energy Jobs Act (“FEJA”) and has been…
Read MoreGold Circle Awards Profile: 2018 Security Director of the Year Steven Castans
Gold Circle Awards Profile: 2018 Security Director of the Year Steven Castans Steven Castans, Director of Security with JLL at NBC Tower, was named BOMA/Chicago’s 2018 Security Director of the Year. Everyone has their own unique story about how they ended up in the commercial real estate industry. What’s yours? Upon retiring from the Police…
Read MoreBeing a Part of the Bigger Solution: Highlights of BOMA/Chicago’s Energy and Sustainability Committee
Being a Part of the Bigger Solution: Highlights of BOMA/Chicago’s Energy and Sustainability Committee By Rachael Bruketta, Vice Chair of BOMA/Chicago Energy and Sustainability Committee BOMA/Chicago’s Energy and Sustainability Committee works to make member commercial buildings more energy efficient through ongoing educational programming and providing a basis for BOMA/Chicago’s energy advocacy efforts. Under the leadership…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Steps Up to Challenges of NextGrid Illinois
BOMA/Chicago Steps Up to Challenges of NextGrid Illinois July 25, 2018 NextGrid grew out of the December 2016 enactment of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA – otherwise known as the Exelon bailout), which redefines major aspects of Illinois energy markets. It is an 18-month, collaborative study initiated by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC)…
Read MoreGas and Electric Energy Efficiency Incentive Program Updates
Gas and Electric Energy Efficiency Incentive Program Updates July 17, 2018 The BOMA/Chicago Energy and Sustainability Committee held an open meeting on July 11 for all BOMA/Chicago members. The meeting focused on assessments, discounts, incentives and optimization opportunities that are available for commercial real estate operators through Peoples Gas and ComEd. ComEd Energy Efficiency…
Read MoreFive Takeaways About Fitwel Certification
Five Takeaways About Fitwel Certification By Erin Vicelja and Allie Goldstein, Goby You have an existing building. You’ve recently taken steps to improve the overall environment for its occupants. You’ve made your office building community better. Now what? That’s where Fitwel certification comes in. Developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and…
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