Energy Codes and Benchmarking - How Our Buildings Are Getting Better

In response to growing concerns about America’s energy consumption, an increasing number of Benchmarking and Energy Disclosure laws are being implemented in states across the country. Benchmarking is the process of measuring, comparing, and tracking an existing property’s energy and water consumption.  It is a critical step to understanding and reducing a building’s energy consumption and carbon footprint.  Energy efficient buildings will yield better returns and have increased value because of reduced operational costs. Before there was benchmarking there were state energy codes that set design standards for energy performance in new construction and alterations.  As they were created state by state, the new commercial real estate came on line with increased efficiencies.

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