The new year is here! It’s time to watch out for new trends in commercial real estate and energy management. To continue MACH’s annual tradition, we have rounded up five new trends that will help you stay prepared and ahead of the competition in 2018.
Read MoreDid you know that your building’s ENERGY STAR score may face some changes pretty soon – and likely in the direction of lower scores?
Read MoreIn the wake of climate change and a growing interest in sustainability, cities and states across the nation are developing or have implemented energy and climate plans. Seeking to increase bottom lines while reducing environmental impacts, these programs often target multiple opportunities for improvement, including vehicle fleets, public lighting, and water and energy use. With buildings accounting for nearly 40% of total energy consumption in the United States, enhancing the performance of an area’s building stock can lead to significant impacts.
Read MoreWhat is Measurement and Verification? For bakers, verifying the right measurements of ingredients can make the difference between delicious brownies and a burnt mess. For building professionals, Measurement and Verification (M&V) is the process of analyzing and measuring the outcome of an Energy Conservation Measure (ECM).
Read MoreIt’s budget season again! We know that generating and forecasting your building’s energy budgets can be tedious, time-consuming and error-prone. But don’t worry, MACH can make your job easier.
Read MoreRecent research of the composite millennial employee reveals that this generation values a sense of greater purpose in their work and prefers companies that advance positive social change. Examining performance indicators like profit margins, marketing success and financials are standard, but many businesses are starting to evaluate, announce, and benchmark corporate responsibility goals. There are various standards to help measure corporate responsibility, such as ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) ratings and SASB Standards, which indicate increased value when companies reach higher standards of sustainability.
Read MoreAt first glance, IoT and “smart buildings” may seem like just the new generation of meaningless, jargon-heavy buzzwords and in some cases they are just that! That said, with innovative, easier to adopt, increasingly cost-effective technologies, building teams can use actionable data to create measurable financial and managerial benefits.
Read MoreTo make your jobs easier and help you better manage demand charges, MACH Energy will be hosting a webinar on Friday 4/21 at 2pm ET/ 11am PT. We will discuss useful tips and tools, such as MACH’s utility-grade tariff engine and Demand Management Widget, which will help you avoid these hefty summer bills.
Read MoreEnergy Budgets are going to be due soon: Are you ready to automate? And are you still looking for a software that can begin reducing costs immediately without incurring a large upfront investment?
What advice have you gotten on what to look for in an EMS? How do you determine which software is right for you? Here are our tips.
Read MoreThe Northeast just had its first snowfall of the year, and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, winter 2016 is officially here. This means increased energy usage, higher utilities costs, and potentially higher peak demands along with a greater burden on the grid.
Here at MACH, we’ve had a lot of experience with buildings (and winter!). We want to make your jobs easier and help you stay in control this season, so we’ve prepared a WINTER CHECKLIST to assist you in your building prep. Here are some tried and true best practices and precautions you can take so you can worry less about the safety of your building and those winter bills, and enjoy the holiday season to its fullest.
Read MoreProperty managers and operation teams strive to keep buildings running smoothly, comfortably, and efficiently. As such, they are typically tasked with finding ways to reduce energy consumption. Though using a building energy management system is one of the easiest tools to identify areas of improvement and measure success, oftentimes one of the biggest resources for energy efficiency – the human element – goes untapped. Here are three tips to help you take your energy efficiency goals to the next level by creating initiatives that incorporate tenant engagement.
Read MoreIn our webinar featuring Susan Hammer, General Manager with Riverview Realty Partners and Ian O’Neil, CEO and founder of Electric Tenant Solutions, you’ll discover proven methods and learn the best industry practices for engaging your tenants in energy management, creating win-win-win situations in your buildings and beyond. Don’t miss out on these critical insights, and register for our webinar here!
Read MoreCommon areas are a focal point in the hotel and hospitality customer’s experience: a first and last impression of every individual hotel’s unique character, service level, and value proposition.
Read MoreEnjoying the warm summer weather but dreading your next utility bill? It’s not too late to take control of your building’s energy consumption and minimize the pain of summer prices.
Keep reading to find out some of the best (and often unexpected!) practices from top commercial real estate professionals to help successfully manage your building through the dog days of summer.
Read MoreIce and vending machines are about as indispensable to hotels as sheets and towels – a basic amenity and one of the most standard conveniences for ensuring guest comfort. Yet they’re also major contributors to hospitality energy costs. According to MACH Energy’s 2016 Hotel Industry Survey: Energy and Water Management Best Practices, reducing these types of cost burdens are the highest energy priority for 93 percent of hotel operators. Learn how to put the chill on these energy wasters.
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