Blogs

Keeping Score: Upcoming Changes to Your Building’s ENERGY STAR Score

May 16, 2018
As a recipient of ENERGY STAR’s 2018 Partner of the Year Excellence in Promotion, MACH was among industry leaders and policymakers invited to attend workshops hosted by ENERGY STAR at the EPA’s headquarters in Washington DC. Topics included promoting tenant engagement and energy efficiency, local benchmarking policies, and most importantly, changes to ENERGY STAR scores.

Forecast from Capitol Hill: Dry Spell for Energy Efficiency?

February 15, 2018
Last year, the Trump administration announced a federal budget proposal recommending a 31% cut in funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), jeopardizing successful programs like ENERGY STAR. Seemingly spared the chopping block for the remainder of 2017, its fate was threatened again when the fiscal year ended on September 30th.

Five Trends of CRE Energy Management in 2018

January 17, 2018
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.

Your Building and The ENERGY STAR Score Update

October 12, 2017
ENERGY STAR is the most respected appliance and product energy efficiency labeling program in North America, and its program for buildings and facilities is even more important for building professionals like yourself

Minimize Errors and Expedite Your Tenant Billing Process

August 9, 2017
Are you a property manager with a lot on your plate every day? Checking emails, generating reports, attending meetings, managing deadlines, checking more emails... So when do you have time for tenant billback? Are inconveniences like manually reading submeters, paper billing, and a slow turnaround time weighing you down?

Recognition and Requirement of Measurement and Verification (M&V)

July 17, 2017
In 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

A Primer on Measurement and Verification (M&V)

June 20, 2017
What 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).

Carr Properties And MACH Energy Strengthen Long-Term Partnership

June 12, 2017
MACH Energy, the leading provider of commercial real estate (CRE) energy management solutions announced today the completion of a portfolio master services agreement with Carr Properties – a highly respected Washington, D.C. based commercial real estate pioneer.