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2024 Updated CALGreen Code: Embodied Carbon Requirements
Embodied carbon and life cycle assessments will be required in California for large developments in July 2024.
NAIOP I.CON WEST Recap: ESG and Decarbonization Strategies for Industrial and Logistics Properties
ESG and sustainability take over the stages at NAIOP I.CON West Industrial Conference 2024
Value of 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.
Decarbonizing Industrial Buildings – 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: A Guide for Real Estate Developers uses proven strategies to reduce emissions across building portfolios, at scale. Topics include energy efficiency, low-carbon materials, solar options, government regulations, and ESG reporting.
New California Solar Codes Effective January 1, 2023
All buildings that are required to install a photovoltaic (pv) solar system, must also have a battery storage system. Find out if your building must comply or if it’s exempt with the new California (non-residential) solar codes, effective January 1st 2023.
Sustainable Industrial Development: Benefits Of LEED Volume For Net-Zero And ESG Goals
More companies are certifying projects with LEED for both new construction and existing buildings. Pressure to disclose and reduce greenhouse gas emissions up and down supply chains has companies rushing to collect and report historical data while setting net-zero energy and carbon neutrality targets.
LEED Volume: The Scalable Solution For Portfolio Developers
The LEED Volume program reduces certification time and increases cost-savings across portfolios. This program is ideal for industrial developers with 10+ buildings in the same asset class.