Sustainability - Washington DC
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Apple-Led JV Expedites Renewable Energy Developments
The tech giant is partnering with Akamai, Etsy and Swiss Re to develop two new wind and solar energy farms in Illinois and Virginia.
21 August 2018 13:49 -
Solar Rooftop System Atop MD Retail Asset Begins Operations
The system marks Safari Energy’s eighth project in the state and the fifth installation with PREIT, the owner of Francis Scott Key Mall.
21 August 2018 11:06 -
HQ Makeover Brings Net Zero to Washington
The home of the American Geophysical Union will be the first renovated commercial building in the capital to meet the standard.
16 August 2018 21:22 -
Constellation, GE Power Home Depot in DC
The 554-kilowatt project is the capital's largest solar rooftop array and will supply an estimated 35 to 40 percent of the store’s annual energy needs.
04 June 2018 13:23 -
American University’s Road to Carbon Neutrality
American University has achieved carbon neutrality, reaching the its goal of zero carbon footprint two years early. The university attributes achievement to solar power and campus-wide efforts.
17 May 2018 04:28 -
Dual-Branded DC Hotel Achieves LEED Gold
The property, which features a 238-key Hyatt House and a 175-key Canopy by Hilton, has outperformed its original USGBC certification target.
24 April 2018 15:58 -
First C-PACE Deal Closes in Washington, D.C.
The D.C. Baptist Convention will use the 30-year loan to fund energy-saving upgrades, saving the non-profit more than $800,000 during the life of the project.
27 July 2017 18:38 -
First Finish DC Project Receives LEED Silver Certification
Renovations included demolishing all guestrooms, expanding the lobby and adding a ballroom and rooftop amenities.
30 December 2016 12:59 -
Flex/R&D Facilities in Ashburn Tech Park Earn LEED Gold
St. John Properties’ LEED-certified portfolio now counts 40 buildings.
14 November 2016 12:15 -
Balfour Beatty Lands Capitol Crossing Contract in DC
The general contracting firm was awarded a $196 million contract to build the North Block phase of the $1.3 billion project.
26 August 2016 07:33 -
The WWF Building in DC Receives USGBC Award
Serving as World Wildlife Fund's U.S. headquarters, the seven-story building is LEED Platinum-certified.
25 July 2016 11:43 -
Rick Fedrizzi Named CEO of the International WELL Building Institute
The co-founder of the U.S. Green Building Council will also assume the role of Chairman of International WELL Building Institute’s Board of Directors.
13 July 2016 11:46 -
Skanska to Build New DC Water HQ
The construction giant signed a $60 million contract with the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority for the LEED Platinum-proposed project.
11 July 2016 13:44 -
CFIRE Report Details Energy Project Financing Options
The new report provides recommendations for financing energy-efficiency and renewable-energy projects.
19 January 2016 17:14 -
MITSUBA Corp. Receives Incentive Check
A $97,740 Business Solutions incentive rebate was presented by Michigan’s largest utility, Consumers Energy, to American MITSUBA Corp.
17 December 2015 15:02