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Improving the energy efficiency of healthcare facilities will help offset rising energy costs and improve resilience in these uncertain times. The healthcare industry is a significant contributor to climate change, and it must reduce its energy demand and decarbonize. Increasing energy efficiency and transitioning away from fossil fuels has many advantages, including reduced operational costs,…

Sometimes, deferred maintenance in an institutional or commercial facility results in a leaking roof. Or maybe a string of too-hot or too-cold complaints from occupants. Or perhaps a door that doesn’t close properly. Other times, though, the results are far more serious. In the case of a federal building in Washington, D.C., they can even…

  In the hot, hazy days of summer, swimming pools are a great source of fun and relaxation, but they also bring a host of risks and responsibilities for property owners. While rental developments with swimming pools are known to attract more tenants, building owners may be held liable for any injuries or deaths that…

In an increasingly virtual world, fostering connection and trust within remote teams poses significant challenges, yet offers valuable opportunities. A partnership between Matriarca, an Argentinian sustainable goods distributor, and the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative (WiN) exemplifies the effective use of a scientifically validated exercise known as “Fast Friends” for enhancing online collaboration. In this article, Wharton…

  When institutional and commercial facilities enter into an agreement with an energy service company (ESCO), they can take advantage of several opportunities. Those advantages include cost and energy savings on energy consumption from completed audits and system retrofits, improved system operations that improve a district’s sustainability efforts as well as reduce an institution’s carbon…

The success of clean energy from wind, solar, and other low-emission sources is vital for the global energy system to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. While renewable energy has outperformed nearly all expectations in the past decade, many challenges loom large, including a scarcity of supply chain materials, limited availability of suitable land, lack of…