Category: Green Buildings

Real estate owners should act now to take  advantage of declining federal solar tax credit - by Craig Huntley

Real estate owners should act now to take advantage of declining federal solar tax credit - by Crai...

August 2, 2019
When it comes to solar incentives for real estate, most people tend to think of the state programs that have launched new markets allowing building owners to take advantage of solar energy while reducing their energy costs. 
Peabody Properties and The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Dev. Corp. team up to tackle energy efficiency together

Peabody Properties and The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Dev. Corp. team up to tackle energy efficiency...

August 2, 2019
Jamaica Plain, MA In 2014, The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) committed to the federal government’s Better Buildings Challenge, setting the goal of 20% energy use reduction in its affordable housing portfolio.
East Rock Brewing Co. taps expertise of United Illuminating and Southern Connecticut Gas for energy-efficient build-out

East Rock Brewing Co. taps expertise of United Illuminating and Southern Connecticut Gas for energy-...

July 5, 2019
New Haven, CT Before a lease was even signed for the space that would become East Rock Brewing Company, UI energy engineers were coming up with ideas to help owners Tim and Shaun Wilson secure incentives for energy efficient systems.
Fuller Housing and FireFlower to build 358-kW solar development

Fuller Housing and FireFlower to build 358-kW solar development

July 5, 2019
Milton, MA Fuller Village is collaborating with local company, FireFlower Alternative Energy, will install a 358-kW rooftop solar array across nine of its buildings on Brush Hill Rd. Deborah Felton, executive director of Fuller Village, reviewed the options
Solar energy systems, heat waves and storms - Make sure your system is operating optimally - by Steve Bianchi

Solar energy systems, heat waves and storms - Make sure your system is operating optimally - by Stev...

July 5, 2019
Summer is finally upon us. With the warmer temperatures New England often sees an increase in fierce thunderstorms and high winds. For many property owners who have installed solar energy systems, the summer season is the time for peak power production
The Gutierrez Co. to convert 4 Burlington Woods into new LEED-Certified speculative lab building

The Gutierrez Co. to convert 4 Burlington Woods into new LEED-Certified speculative lab building

June 7, 2019
Burlington, MA The Gutierrez Company has formed a joint venture partnership with a national institutional investor to develop the Burlington BioCenter at 4 Burlington Woods.
The Davis Cos. has fully leased the Alewife Research Center - anticipated to achieve LEED Silver certification

The Davis Cos. has fully leased the Alewife Research Center - anticipated to achieve LEED Silver cer...

June 7, 2019
Cambridge, MA According to The Davis Cos. (TDC), the Alewife Research Center (ARC), located at 35 Cambridge Park Dr., is now fully leased. The newly constructed class-A laboratory building is adjacent to the Alewife MBTA Red Line station
Crystal Windows launches Magnus Series 4500 Commercial vinyl product line

Crystal Windows launches Magnus Series 4500 Commercial vinyl product line

June 7, 2019
Boston, MA Crystal Window & Door Systems has released its new Magnus Series 4500 line of unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) window and door products. The Magnus Series 4500 windows offer the best of both worlds
Cleantech meets real estate: How innovation is driving new value for buildings - by Beaver and Keally

Cleantech meets real estate: How innovation is driving new value for buildings - by Beaver and Keall...

June 7, 2019
At the end of May in Boston, the Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC) hosted an event that explored the intersection of real estate and clean technology. Presenters ranged from commercial real estate developers to architects to innovation executives who are leading technology companies
Erland selected to construct building for EMD Serono - the project will meet LEED and WELL building standards

Erland selected to construct building for EMD Serono - the project will meet LEED and WELL building ...

May 3, 2019
Billerica, MA Erland Construction was selected to provide preconstruction services for EMD Serono’s new 146,000 s/f, mixed-use building on their growing campus. The addition of this amenity-focused building will shape the advancement
U.S. EPA honors nine 2019 ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year in Massachusetts

U.S. EPA honors nine 2019 ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year in Massachusetts

May 3, 2019
Boston, MA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New England regional office and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring nine Massachusetts organizations as Energy Star partners for their contributions to public health and the environment.
Sherin and Lodgen represents Wellesley Bank in financing three solar facilities

Sherin and Lodgen represents Wellesley Bank in financing three solar facilities

May 3, 2019
Plymouth, MA Sherin and Lodgen LLP’s Renewable Energy Practice Group represented Wellesley Bank, a Massachusetts-based banking and wealth management company, in the development of three solar facilities. The facilities include a 385 kWh rooftop mounted facility in Canton
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