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Key Takeaways Energy Demands Rising Across Industries Facility managers today are under increasing pressure to reduce operating expenses without sacrificing occupant comfort, safety, or productivity. Whether managing a university campus, a distribution warehouse, or a full-service hotel, every commercial and educational building faces its own operational challenges. While these facilities serve very different purposes, they

Key Takeaways Is Your Building Required to Benchmark? If you own or manage a large commercial building in New Jersey, an important annual compliance deadline may be approaching! The New Jersey Clean Energy Act of 2018 In 2018, New Jersey legislators designed the Clean Energy Act to transition to cleaner energy, improve energy efficiency, and

Key Takeaways JEC Energy Report: Electricity Costs Are Rising Nationwide The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Minority Report shows a nationwide increase in electricity costs. On average, annual electricity bills rose by $100 per household from 2024 to 2025. However, some states experienced significantly higher increases. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. reported the largest

Key Takeaways What Are EPA Refrigerant Regulations Under the AIM Act? In January 2020, the EPA introduced the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. This law aims to phase down hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants and reduce environmental harm. HFCs are greenhouse gases used in residential and commercial HVAC systems. They also appear in refrigeration units and

By Matheus “Matt” Lima, CEM, Senior Director of Energy Programs at Vanguard Building Solutions As the electric grid becomes increasingly stressed due to high demand and energy costs rise in NJ, business owners are looking for ways to reduce energy expenditure. One of the most powerful tools available today is Demand Response (DR). What Is

Is your outdated commercial building running up your utility bills? Looking to improve comfort while saving energy and money? Good news: you don’t need to be an HVAC expert to make smart upgrades. Our process is designed to make energy efficiency easy and affordable, especially if you qualify for programs like New Jersey’s Direct Install

Your building envelope, comprised of the walls, roof, windows, doors, and insulation, is one of the most critical components of your property’s performance. Yet many building owners unknowingly lose thousands of dollars each year due to underperforming envelope systems. Whether it’s rising energy bills, uncomfortable indoor conditions, or long-term maintenance issues, your envelope could be

See how Vanguard helped Capital Area YMCA increase comfort, safety, and save over $12,000 a year on their energy bill. View the full transformation below. Get started and save on your own project by contacting us at incentives@vbs-energy.com or (856) 406-4880