New York City’s Local Law 97 mandates large (over 25,000 square feet) existing buildings in New York City reduce their carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 and by 80% by 2050. What are the requirements and opportunities for building owners and operators?   By Michael St. Louis and Graham Martin, EnOcean Alliance Inc. “With so many

We are currently seeing rapid changes in how we build and run our buildings.  In addition to energy saving, comfort and security, facility managers, large companies and building owners are all investigating how to make their available spaces smarter and healthier to ensure wellness and productivity.  In the fast-growing residential sector, we are seeing an increasing demand for smart

Buildings are the biggest energy consumers of all and account for >40% of global energy consumption (compared with approx. 30% for industry and 30% for transport). New Italian legislation now aims to boost the economy by providing financial incentives promoting sustainability and improving energy efficiency, especially in older residential properties. The COVID-19 economic recovery program