NREL, in support of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office, is offering a no-cost PV training program for 50 cities and counties seeking to go solar on their facilities (both buildings and land).
Cities and counties will …
Energy Efficeincy Projects
Private sector partnerships help DoD meet goals for energy efficiency and renewable energy production
For the last two decades, federal agencies have set mandates to reduce energy intensity, lower greenhouse gases and increase use of alternative energy sources. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) requires federal agencies to reduce energy intensity …
Georgia Executive Order Effectively Bars LEED for State Buildings (Guest Post)
This guest post was written by James Richardson of the “Georgia Tipsheet.” Read the Executive Order here.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has ordered state agencies to broaden eligibility guidelines of timber in government buildings to include those sourced …
AHC Attorney to Present on Energy Savings Performance Contracts
AHC attorney David Cook will speak at Facilities America 2012 on September 10 through 13, 2012, in Washington, D.C. He will address “Energy Savings Performance Contracting From the Owner’s Perspective.”
ESPCs are contracts through which contractors install energy-efficient equipment, implement …
Energy Savings Performance Contracts: Risks and Rewards for Local Governments
In the latest edition of Georgia County Government Magazine, AHC attorney David R. Cook discusses benefits and risks to local governments arising from energy savings performance contracts. Click here to read the article.
The article discusses Georgia’s Guaranteed Energy …
Tax Deduction For Energy Efficiency Projects
According to the Department of Energy, energy usage in commercial buildings continues to increase. It comes as no surprise that building owners are seeking ways to decrease their electric utility bills through energy efficiency measures. In addition to reduced electric …
Update on Georgia Energy Savings Performance Contracting
A bill before the Georgia General Assembly would revise the rules for contractors that are pre-qualified to perform energy savings performance contracts for state agencies and governmental entities. The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) is tasked with the responsibility of …
AHC Attorney David Cook to Present on Energy Savings Projects at GlobalCon 2012 Energy Conference
AHC attorney David R. Cook will speak at the Association of Energy Engineers’ GlobalCon 2012 conference in Atlantic City. He will discuss issues related to Energy Efficiency and Energy Savings Projects. Energy savings projects present complicated construction issues for owners, …
Considerations in Public Owner and Governmental Energy Efficiency Projects
Public owners, such as state agencies, cities and counties, and school districts, are considering the advantages of energy efficiency projects. The advantages include goodwill in the community, environmental benefits, and utility cost savings. Such projects can involve an array of …
AHC Attorneys Speak at the World Energy Engineering Congress
AHC attorneys David R. Cook and Roland F. Hall will speak at the 34th annual World Energy Engineering Congress in Chicago. They will discuss the development of small power projects such as renewable energy developments. They have also been asked …