Information on energy efficiency, building decarbonization, energy policy and the people behind the energy transition.
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Leadership Spotlight: 10 Questions for Phil Solomon
Legence
For this month’s leadership spotlight, we sat down with Phil Solomon, Regional Manager at ICS Consulting. Through Phil’s storied career in strategic operations, he has harnessed insights across industries to enhance ICS’s mission in the public sector. Phil’s story is one of passion and dedication to employees, clients, and communities as he embraces adaptability. Dive into Phil’s leadership philosophy and the emerging trends driving high-level decisions in strategic operations.
Employee Exclusive: Get To Know A.O. Reed’s Michele Ignacio
Legence
We sat down with A.O. Reed's Michele Igancio, a powerhouse in HVAC Maintenance sales. When she’s not busy building lasting customer relationships at A.O. Reed, she applies her talents at the Building Owners and Managers' Association (BOMA) in San Diego, expanding her leadership skills and fostering connections in the industry. Discover her inspiring journey, networking expertise, and how she's raising the bar in customer service. She also shares her impressive new hobby that really packs a punch!
In this leadership spotlight, we sat down with Mike Fisher, President of Therma, a Legence Company, for valuable insights gleaned from his impressive 22-year career with the company. Learn more about his inspiring career journey, what projects he finds most exciting, and the story behind the large Statue of David in the center of the Therma office.
Dive into our latest leadership spotlight featuring Mike Heuer, Legence's Chief Information Officer! Discover Mike's journey in the IT industry, leadership secrets, and unique approach to maintaining a clean data environment. Learn about his transformative work in unifying our IT ecosystem and his insights on cybersecurity. Plus, get a glimpse of Mike's passion outside of work.
A Spotlight On Bel-Aire Mechanical Service Manager Ken Groll
Legence
In this employee spotlight, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Ken Groll, Service Manager at Bel-Aire Mechanical. Ken shares his leadership philosophy, safety-first approach, and how he keeps his team motivated in challenging conditions. With over two decades in the HVAC industry, Ken's commitment to community service is truly inspiring. A bonus, get a peek into how Ken spends his time outside of work, including exercising his impressive culinary skills and love for paddleboarding.
Empowering Sustainability Action: How Quality Data Leads to Tangible Success
Legence
With how rapidly the environmental landscape has evolved, the need for effective sustainability practices has never been greater. At the heart of these efforts lies the importance of quality data, data that is clean and integrated, which serves as a cornerstone for making informed decisions and driving impactful sustainability initiatives.
Green Building: A Strategic Investment for Climate Resilience
Legence
Green building is rapidly gaining traction as a strategic investment crucial for enhancing climate resilience. These buildings—including both new builds as well as retrofits—are designed to align with the core principles of sustainability, aiming to reduce environmental impact while promoting healthier, more viable communities.
Mental health in construction is a crucial issue that demands attention, especially in an industry where the intersection of mental health and safety is so profound. Construction workers and skilled tradespeople face high rates of suicide, isolation, and the physical and emotional demands of their jobs, making mental health support an essential component of workplace safety, and is often overlooked. Construction workers suffer from as much as five times the mental health challenges as those in other professions.
10 Questions for Chief Operating Officer, Steve Hansen
Legence
In this leadership interview, learn more about Legence’s Chief Operating Officer, Steve Hansen. Steve shares his career path from the boiler room to the board room, and his experience has influenced his leadership approach at the corporate level. Gain valuable insights on the essential principles for effective leadership, strategies for managing a portfolio of companies, trends in the data center industry,
Efficiency Unleashed: A Case Study on the Impact of Automated Commissioning
We are all familiar with the phrase, “What a difference a day can make,” but in the case of Scripps Health’s Memorial Hospital La Jolla Campus, it’s “What a difference a decade can make” in terms of its commissioning approach. The contrast between traditional commissioning methods applied during the design and construction of Tower I, which opened in 2015, versus the utilization of automated commissioning technology for Tower II, currently under construction, is stark and exciting.
10 Questions For Chief Human Resources Officer Greg Barnes
Legence
In this leadership spotlight, Legence Chief Human Resources Officer, Greg Barnes, shares his path toward HR leadership and pivotal experiences and career advice that helped shape his growth. Learn how Greg fosters an inclusive and people-focused culture at Legence while balancing strategic business objectives.
As a bonus, Greg shares one of his most memorable traveling adventures—which is quite compelling!
Unpacking the Update: Understanding the SEC Final Climate Disclosures Ruling
Legence
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) climate disclosures ruling of March 6, 2024 marks a pivotal shift in the landscape of financial and environmental reporting. This new update underscores the growing recognition of climate-related risks as material financial factors that investors and stakeholders must consider. The ruling is poised to profoundly influence not only investors and public companies but also the broader financial landscape by enhancing transparency and accountability.
Optimizing Energy Efficiency: 7 Trends for Data Center Sustainability
Legence
This guide explores advanced trends for enhancing data center sustainability. As technologies like AI, VR, and AR evolve, data centers are rapidly expanding in density and capacity, demanding innovative approaches to cooling, energy sourcing, and infrastructure development. Here, we discuss how direct liquid cooling, stringent environmental compliance, and the growth of high-performance computing are shaping the future of sustainable data centers.
Maximizing Returns on Investment with Energy-Efficient Buildings – What You Need to Know Today
Legence
In the current landscape of evolving regulations and expanding financial incentives, the urgency to adopt energy-efficient solutions has never been more pressing. As governments implement stricter environmental mandates and unveil new funding opportunities, organizations must swiftly adapt to not only meet these requirements but also to capitalize on them financially.
ESG in Real Estate: 10 Questions For Andrea Pinabell, VP Of Growth & Innovation At RE Tech Advisors
Legence
We sat down with RE Tech Advisors' VP of Growth & Innovation, Andrea Pinabell, to discuss her nearly 30-year career journey and insights into sustainability within real estate.
Empowering Sustainability: How CMTA's Solar Decathlon Alumni are Creating Professional Paths
On April 19-21, 40 collegiate teams from around the globe will convene in Golden, Colorado, to present their innovative building designs at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2024 Design Challenge final competition event.
Financial Impact & Benefits of Commercial Building Retrofits
Legence
Building retrofits help to reduce energy consumption and costs while meeting ESG targets, and positively impact the environment by reducing emissions and accelerating the clean energy transition.
Leveraging Government Incentives for Building Upgrades
The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) marks one of the most significant legislative accomplishments for decarbonization efforts in history - and it carries with it the ability to spur transformational change in the built environment.
3 US Energy Policies and Programs Critical to Commercial Building Owners
As the demand for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings continues to grow, commercial building owners are increasingly looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption and costs. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through a deeper understanding of energy policy and programs.
Accelerate building projects with IRA and IIJA incentives
Legence hosted a webinar on July 20, 2023, where experts dove into understanding and maximizing the provisions available under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Infrastructure plays a key role in nearly every aspect of our lives. From the homes we live in, to our bustling offices, to the stores we frequent, it’s a part of our day-to-day experience.
Interested in joining us? Every member of the Legence team plays a key part in creating a more sustainable world. And we have a lot of fun doing it, too.