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Building decarbonization and the SF Climate Action Plan: Is your building ready?
Building decarbonization and the SF Climate Action Plan: Is...

In an era where climate change and sustainability dominate headlines, the role of building owners in driving decarbonization and embracing environmental awareness has never been more critical. As the city of San Francisco progresses towards its ambitious climate goals, the…

The future of fluorescent lightbulb sales in California
The future of fluorescent lightbulb sales in California

California’s AB 2208 bans the sales and distribution of fluorescent bulbs starting January 2024. Do you know what the implications—and options—are for your building?

Are You on the Wrong Utility Rate? (Hint: Probably.)
Are You on the Wrong Utility Rate? (Hint: Probably.)

Attention building owners & operators in California: do you know what energy rate each of your buildings is on? And, more importantly, are you sure those rates are the most-cost effective for each building, given their unique operations?

What is the future of gas for commercial buildings?
What is the future of gas for commercial buildings?

In which we navel gaze in 2023 at proposed regulations, and see stranded assets, especially in states like California following technology regulation.

How clean is your clean power?
How clean is your clean power?

Gridium digs into the latest state level emissions data, and finds for many providers the promise of clean energy has not yet arrived.

Lighting-only efficiency projects are like strip mining your building
Lighting-only efficiency projects are like strip mining...

Building owners should think twice about doing a lighting-only efficiency upgrade. Here’s why: it can take away your ability to perform a more comprehensive deep efficiency retrofit of your building. Lighting projects seem like total winners. Lighting efficiency measures have…