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NBI has developed standardized Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for new or existing commercial buildings that provide feedback to designers, operators and tenants regarding energy use. This development work was funded through the California Energy Commission's Public Interest Energy R...
NBI and the Zero Energy Commercial Building Consortium have released a study that examines the number, location, costs and design strategies of various types of zero energy commerical buildings and zero energy-capable buildings. The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASE...
In the goal of reducing energy costs, businesses–-even those in the energy efficiency industry--have historically focused on upgrades to equipment and facilities, while largely ignoring occupant behavior. But as building systems improve in efficiency, the human side of the energy equa...
"Getting To Zero 2012 Status Update: A First Look at the Costs and Features of Zero Energy Commercial Buildings" presents information on characteristics, incremental costs, and design features of zero energy buildings (ZEBs). ZEBs are buildings that generate renewable energy onsite, o...
Incorporating natural light into building design has become an increasingly popular strategy that is dramatically improving energy performance and occupant satisfaction. The use of new glazing and shading systems as well as other daylight-harvesting components and controls is reducing...
The remarkable events of the last few weeks, from a heated presidential election to “Superstorm” Sandy that left unanticipated destruction in its wake, brought with them new questions and much needed debate about our nation's energy challenges. Last week saw an end to a campaign that,...
For several years, NBI has been exploring and researching strategies to drive deep energy savings across the existing commercial building sector. As we've noted before , there are upwards of 71.6 billion square feet of commercial space across the U.S. and significant energy savings po...
For several years, NBI has been exploring and researching strategies to drive deep energy savings across the existing commercial building sector. As we've noted before , there are upwards of 71.6 billion square feet of commercial space across the U.S. and significant energy savings po...
