Is Your Building in Benchmarking Compliance?

Have you heard that the City of Chicago is requiring all residential and commercial buildings over 50,000 sq. ft. to benchmark their buildings in 2016? Just what you need, more paper work. Watch this video to discover some of the requirements you should be aware of if...

Chicago Benchmarking Ordinance

In 2016, the City of Chicago will require all residential and commercial buildings over 50,000 square feet to benchmark their energy use. Get started before you get notified. The benchmarking ordinance entails: 1. Data input into the ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager;...

Demand Response Changes in PJM

The good news is that demand response programs are still available in PJM and are a great way to generate additional revenue through targeted reductions in demand.  The bad news is that starting in June 2018, participating in demand response just got a little harder....

Firewall Significance in Benchmarking

Energy benchmarking in the City of Chicago requires an understanding of what a firewall is and how it affects the requirements for benchmarking. The simple definition of a Firewall is a wall or partition designed to inhibit or prevent the spread of fire. The National...

AUSenergy News Update 07/15/2015

In today’s AUSenergy News Update:  New study shows consumers better off with customer choice,  Crude futures settle higher on Iranian deal, and California struggles with capacity in summer heat. Compete Says Study Provides Empirical Evidence, Shows Consumers Better...