Today’s good to great: Next-generation operational excellence

Today’s good to great: Next-generation operational excellence

Any business that’s still standing after years of disruption has good reason to feel a sense of achievement. Only by learning, adapting, and getting really good at things that didn’t exist five years ago—such as the collaboration technologies and hybrid workplaces that have spread almost everywhere—could a company survive. There’s no stopping now. Not with macroeconomic…

What you need to know to access the $14 billion from the EPA’s National Clean Investment Fund

The National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) — often referred to as the national green bank — has $14 billion available for clean energy projects across the country. Before local projects can access that money, the EPA will select two or three nonprofit organizations from a pool of applicants to manage the distribution of funds. Here’s…

Microsoft will buy enough U.S.-made solar panels to power 1.8 million homes

Microsoft will buy enough U.S.-made solar panels to power 1.8 million homes

Microsoft has signed an eight-year deal with the largest U.S. solar manufacturer, Qcells, to supply the company with enough solar panels to add 12 gigawatts of solar electricity to the U.S. grid. For perspective, that’s about one-third of the solar power added to the U.S. electric grid in 2023, according to data from the Solar…

Federal Facilities Receive $104 Million for Clean Energy Projects

Federal Facilities Receive $104 Million for Clean Energy Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $104 million for energy conservation and clean energy projects at 31 federal facilities, with more funding on the way. The projects align with President Joe Biden’s goal for the federal government to “lead by example” on sustainability. This represents the first of three disbursements from $250 million…

Cost-Effective Strategies for Renovating Aging Facilities

Cost-Effective Strategies for Renovating Aging Facilities

As office, governmental, and educational facilities age, facilities managers face difficult decisions about what to do with these structures. They often face three options: renovate, rebuild, or demolish the aging structures altogether. Any of those choices comes with a hefty price tag that organizations and companies must consider before making their next move. While removing…