What's New
New Energy Information Handbook
The new Energy Information Handbook: Applications for Energy-Efficient Buildings Operations is now available. This handbook provides information to plan an energy-management strategy to make your building more energy efficient. The handbook was prepared by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory with contributors that include NBI Project Manager Dan Harris. Read the handbook
Airport Earns Cash for Energy Savings
Barnstable Municipal Airport has been awarded $60,570 in incentive funds from Cape Light Compact for making its new Hyannis passenger terminal and air traffic control tower highly energy efficient. Cape Light Compact subscribes to the Advanced Buildings Core Performance Program, developed and managed by New Buildings Institute. Read article
Commercial Office Plug Load Savings and Assessment
Commercial Office Plug Load Savings Research findings suggest low and no cost savings opportunities through software, hardware and behavioral changes. Read more
Daylighting Pattern Guide Webinar
NBI hosted a free Daylighting Pattern Guide webinar on on how the guide can support the integration of proven daylighting strategies. Learn more
Plug Loads Webinar
Office Plug Loads: Energy Use and Savings Opportunities webinar held January 26. Audio and presentation slides are now available. NBI Program Director, Cathy Higgins and Senior Project Manager, Amy Cortese Renbarger were among the speakers. Learn more
NBI seeking applicants
NBI is currently seeking applicants for Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Communications Specialist. Read more
Updating HVAC Rooftop Unit Performance Webinar
Learn why rooftop HVAC units aren’t performing to expectations with the December 13 webinar recording, “Up on the Rooftop: Updating HVAC Rooftop Unit Performance,” featuring NBI Senior Program Manager Mark Cherniack. Learn more
GT50 & Beyond database
NBI has added new buildings to the GT50 (Getting to 50) & Beyond database. There are now 134 total case studies, 76 of which with measured performance in this database. Projects here have or predict performance that is 30% above the CBECS average with some buildings meeting or exceeding a level of 50 percent better than code requirement for energy use. Visit the database