Education Posts
Decarbonizing Industrial Buildings (New 2024 Version) a Sustainability Guide for Real Estate Developers
Real estate developers are making commitments to net-zero and carbon neutral but many don't know how they’ll get there. GAIA's Decarbonizing Industrial Buildings guide compiles proven strategies to reduce emissions across building portfolios, at scale. Topics include energy efficiency, low-carbon materials, solar, government regulations, and ESG reporting.
Value of Hiring a Solar Owner’s Rep
As solar owner's representatives (rep), we play a crucial role in guiding building owners through the process and ensuring a successful solar energy project.
GAIA acts as your advocate, knowledgeable advisor, and project manager, offering expertise in solar energy systems and helping you maximize the value and benefits of solar for your property.
2024 Updated CALGreen Code: Embodied Carbon Requirements
Embodied carbon and life cycle assessments will be required in California for large developments in July 2024.
Climate Risk and Resilience 101
Climate risk refers to any physical, financial, and reputational risk associated with climate change. Climate change will continue to impact the global economy across all sectors. Impacts may be direct, such as physical damage to buildings, or indirect, such as changes in consumer preferences and government regulations.
Historic Preservation is Carbon Preservation
To demo or not to demo, that is the question.