Energy use is the single largest operating expense in commercial real estate, devouring up to one-third of a building’s operating budget. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting costs represent 40% of the average commercial building’s electric bill. The final expense of non-energy efficient lighting is far more, though, once you add in higher cooling costs, increased burden on your HVAC system, and wasted lamp life. Advanced Control’s commercial lighting control systems can help you increase your building’s energy efficiency and lower your energy costs while decreasing your environmental footprint. Continue reading “Commercial Lighting Control Systems” »
You Have a LEED Certified Building…But Are You Still Wasting Energy?
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the internationally recognized green building program, is transforming construction and building design by providing a way to recognize buildings that incorporate green principles. Since LEED green building standards were first put into place thirteen years ago, the green building movement has really taken off. More than 50,000 commercial LEED projects and over 34,000 home units have been LEED certified since the program’s inception, with another 1.7 million square feet being LEED certified daily. But does LEED certification mean that your building is no longer wasting energy? Continue reading “You Have a LEED Certified Building…But Are You Still Wasting Energy?” »
Building Automation Solutions West Palm Beach
Are you a West Palm Beach building owner looking for a way to lower your operating costs and attract new tenants? Tenants today are searching for buildings that provide maximum comfort, convenience, and security, with minimal operating costs and environmental impact. A building automation solution from Advanced Control Corporation is the ideal way to increase tenant appeal and decrease your on-going expenses, while providing you with a secure, efficient building that meets increasingly stringent government regulations on buildings and energy usage. Continue reading “Building Automation Solutions West Palm Beach” »
Florida Town Recognized for Green Building Endeavors
Boynton Beach recently received national recognition for its green building efforts, winning the title of “Multi-Family Project of the Year” for its Seabourn Cove apartment complex. The award, part of the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Green Awards, was presented in recognition of Seabourn Cove’s contribution to “Greening the American Dream”. The 23-acre Seabourn Cove complex, with 456 units, is the one of the largest multifamily projects to receive that title; it is also the first in the U.S. to achieve gold level in the Home Innovation NGBS Green Certification Program. Continue reading “Florida Town Recognized for Green Building Endeavors” »
LEED Green Building Rating Systems
Demand for LEED Certified buildings continues to grow, as building owners and tenants seek to experience the financial and environmental benefits that green buildings offer. For those seeking LEED certification for their building, the first step is choosing which LEED Green Building Rating Systems’ qualifications you will be meeting. The U.S. Green Building Council, which administers LEED Certification, has designated nine separate LEED rating systems, each focusing on a different aspect of the built environment: Continue reading “LEED Green Building Rating Systems” »