One of the most important factors that contribute to economic growth in cities and states is quality of infrastructure. Defined as the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a community, infrastructure includes not only roads and bridge
Office building owners rarely consider a window replacements a good investment simply because of the high cost. Not only are modern, insulated glass windows expensive, but so is the labor to install them. In many cases of buildings from the Mid-Modern Era (1958-1973), insulated glass
With the rise of skyscrapers during the 1920s, engineers and building owners began realizing that single pane windows offered little to no insulation, resulting in much higher energy costs. It didn’t take long for engineers to discover that simply adding an additional pane of glass to
ESCOs and Window Retrofits As a leading manufacturer of energy efficient interior window systems, Thermolite specializes in helping Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) bring greater value to their clients. Windows are one of the most vulnerable points for buildings in terms of energy per
A Budget Neutral Approach to Upgrading Military Buildings Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) is a budget neutral approach to implementing building improvements that lower operating expenses and minimize energy use. Essentially, building owners pay for today’s facility upgra
CBS recently reported that American and Canadian diplomats working in Cuba may have been the victims of an unusual kind of invisible warfare. According to the report, which has been addressed by the U.S. State Department, at least 16 workers mysteriously suffered a variety of symptoms
Most scientists, policy makers and business leaders agree that reducing GHGs is the single most effective measure to suppress the threat of climate change. But the challenge to protect the environment is far from over. The next step is determining the most viable methods to reduce GHG
Improving your building’s energy performance not only saves you money by reducing energy costs, it may also qualify you for a significant tax credit. The Energy Policy Act of 2005, signed into law by President George W. Bush, provides a tax deduction for energy efficient buildings via
The Trump Administration is reportedly preparing to release $1 trillion in federal funds to improve our nation’s infrastructure. This is good news for ESCOs, as the proposed bill applies to upgrading the energy infrastructure of both commercial and government buildings. According to t
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a major expansion to the NYC Carbon Challenge, a partnership between the city’s public and private sectors aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through building modernization. In In early February, the NYC Carbon Challenge expanded to