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(2025). "ENERGY STAR NextGen Certification for Commercial Buildings" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Energy Star.
Energy Star gets full 2026 funding from Congress
Despite the Trump administration’s effort to eliminate the program, it receives $33 million as part of a fiscal 2026 funding bill signed last week.
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Building automation helps lead Honeywell sales growth
The company is leveraging recurring revenue through its Forge building automation platform, CEO Vimal Kapur says.
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2026 Facilities Outlook: Opportunities for building operators
From resilience in the face of energy, weather and security threats to the future of electrification, here's what Facilities Dive sees on the horizon for building operators this year.
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Deep DiveWider view of risk, resiliency needed to thrive in an era that promises uncertainty
Cybersecurity, physical security and energy needs will join extreme weather to shape 2026 facility resilience plans, operations specialists say.
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IWBI introduces ratings to help operators attract tenants, investors seeking healthy buildings
The two new ratings offer a pathway for building operators to show progress toward occupant wellness, the International WELL Building Institute says.
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Philadelphia proposes closing 20 schools in $2.8B facilities plan
The move comes as the district has seen a slight increase in overall enrollment but ongoing drops in its traditional public schools.
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Project delays hit facilities managers across the board
Warehouse and transportation are two sectors in which almost 15% of FMs have had all of their projects delayed, a survey by the International Facility Management Association finds.
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Visitt building platform to expand AI agents with $22M influx
The software provider is working to add agents for predictive maintenance and lifecycle asset management, the company co-founder says.
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Amazon Go’s demise exposes a hard truth: Fuel-less c-stores aren’t working
The tech giant blamed a lack of differentiation, but the end of its c-store chain underscores that fuel-free locations are struggling to turn a profit.
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Deep DiveEnergy savings to push electrification forward in 2026 despite federal headwinds
To save money, increase resiliency and meet state and local mandates, building operators continue to switch to electric systems, experts say in Facility Dive's 2026 outlook on electrification.
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Prime Data Centers uses closed-loop air and liquid cooling to earn Energy Star certifications
The Dallas-based developer and operator is one of a growing group of tech companies looking to reduce data centers’ impacts on the environment and customer energy bills.
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Sam Altman-backed Exowatt launches arm to power data centers with clean energy
The company said ExoRise will use its proprietary solar and battery technology in remote locations with good solar exposure to serve data centers.
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Prisons battle nightly drone drops of drugs, other contraband
Technology is available to help facilities respond to incursions, but federal aviation rules lag behind the threat, security specialists say.
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Office sector benefitting from rise in attendance, JLL says
Almost all Fortune 100 companies have moved to hybrid or full-time in-office requirements, helping the sector reach a post-pandemic leasing volume high, according to the firm.
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Winter storm warnings mean prepare for burst pipes, water leaks
Freezing temperatures can cause costly water damage, both seen and unseen. Facility managers must protect pipes and respond quickly during emergencies, a restoration professional says.
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Natural disasters: What to do before — and after — one strikes your school
NWEA’s playbook suggests that schools develop a recovery plan and build relationships with community groups before any severe climate event occurs.
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Appliance efficiency standards generated $330B in business savings, over 10 years, analysis shows
The federal government’s energy efficiency standards are now at risk, says the Appliance Standards Awareness Project.
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Gas sector takes furnace efficiency fight to Supreme Court
Advocates say stricter efficiency rules can be met with proven, energy-saving technologies. The gas industry says the rules ban non-condensing furnaces and other products.
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Shooting victim’s widow sues 345 Park Ave., NFL for lax security
Smart cameras, alerts, weapon detectors — none of that was adequately deployed for a high-profile building, says a lawsuit against the building owner, manager, security company and the NFL, one of the tenants.
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Concierge model could limit headaches from office redesigns
More facilities managers see the model as a way to increase operational agility as building sensors lead to more frequent space changes.
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New Jersey governor orders state to accelerate solar, storage and virtual power plants
The virtual power plant initiative ordered by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who was sworn in Tuesday, would be administered by electric distribution utilities and third-party suppliers in the state.
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Bunker is a separate driver of White House ballroom, OMB chief indicates
The once-secret safe space for the president will be rebuilt as part of the structure replacing the old East Wing, according to reports.
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Limble launches AI tools, appoints new CEO
The software company’s new chief, Gary Specter, will help the company integrate AI technologies into its maintenance management platform.
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Google inks PPAs to power data centers with carbon-free energy
The power purchase agreements with Clearway Energy Group will provide power to Google’s data centers in Missouri, Texas and West Virginia.
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Google sees CO2 batteries as large-scale way to store renewable energy
The batteries would provide data center backup power on a much larger scale than lithium-ion batteries do now, the company said.
