Los Angeles Better Buildings Challenge

Implementing technology and modernizing LA’s affordable housing stock is critical because it is putting money back in people’s pockets so that they can spend less on utility bills and more on essential necessities...How can a child focus on getting schoolwork done if their parent or guardian doesn’t want to run the air conditioning because it is too costly? All people need access to energy in order to be more comfortable in their homes. - David Hodgins, LABBC Executive Director and founder of Sustento Group. Read the full article by GlobeSt and share with your community. #BetterBuildings #cleantechnology #affordablehousing #EnergyEfficiency

This week in Synapse, we celebrate Energy Efficiency Day, coming up on Oct. 7th! Headlines cover how LA building owners like Hudson Pacific Properties are preparing for office occupancy, how Urban Land Institute's Greenprint Center has reduced energy use portfolio-wide, and join a webinar on how #EnergyEfficiency can support recovery from COVID-19. #BetterBuildings #Sustainability #GreenRecovery http://www.la-bbc.com/blog/synapse-news-october-02-2020

As we think about recovery from COVID and building back better, energy efficiency and decarbonization are the key features. Programmatic systems, portfolios at scale, and the participation of private and public partnerships all have a role to play in decarbonizing and retrofitting our built environment in LA. - Dominique Hargreaves, Deputy Chief of Sustainability for the City of Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti during the 8th Annual Building Tech Showcase's Utilities & Advocates panel. Watch the full panel now! #BuildingBackBetter #Decarbonization #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingTechnology #BetterBuildings

Last chance to register! Join us virtually tomorrow, 8/19, at 12pm for the 8th Annual LABBC Building Tech Showcase. Check out our website to register and see the full program on innovative multifamily solutions for #BetterBuildings. https://bit.ly/rsvp-labbc FEATURED PANELISTS:... Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) Southern California Association of NonProfit Housing (SCANPH) City of Los Angeles Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) California Housing Partnership Century Housing Retirement Housing Foundation Restore Neighborhoods LA See more

We're excited to announce the 8th Annual LABBC Building Tech Showcase program will feature a conversation with Utilities and Advocates on 'The Nexus of Efficiency, Affordability and Technology.' Join us next Wednesday, August 19th at 12pm PT on Zoom. Register today! #BetterBuildings #TechnologyShowcase #EnergyEfficiency #EnergyAffordability Los Angeles Department of Water & Power... Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) NRDC California Housing Partnership Southern California Association of NonProfit Housing (SCANPH) Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) City of Los Angeles See more

Case Study Panel announced - 'Inside Century Housing's Deep Retrofit.' On August 19th at 12pm PT, join us for an inside look at how Century Housing, the Association for Energy Affordability and LABBC teamed up to utilize low-income housing incentives for comprehensive #EfficiencyUpgrades, accomplishing 30% energy savings. Check out our website to learn more & RSVP Today! #EnergyEfficiency #LAsBestBuildings #BetterBuildings #TechnologyShowcase

Additional Fast-Pitch Presenters announced! Coming up on August 19th at 12pm, this year's Building Tech Showcase focuses on technologies for #MultifamilyResidential properties, where #efficiency investments make the biggest triple-bottom-line impact. Check out the full list of presenters & stay tuned for panelist announcements coming next week!

You’re invited! Join us for the 8th Annual LABBC Building Technology Showcase on August 19th at 12pm PDT, on Zoom. This year's program focuses on #MultifamilyEfficiency solutions, and will feature case studies, fast-pitch presentations on top technologies, and a Utilities & Advocates panel. Learn more & register today! #BuildingTechShowcase #LAsBestBuildings #BetterBuildings #EnergyEfficiency #MFRTechnology #EnergyAffordability

Looking for ways to help your business save on electric bills? CPA’s Peak Management Pricing (PMP) program can help. Being cost conscious and environmentally savvy has never been easier! For details, visit: https://cleanpoweralliance.org/pmp-program/.

Educational outreach is a powerful #EnergyEfficiency tool that our 2020 #InnovationAwards Walk the Walk Energy Winner, Los Angeles City College, put to the test last year. Check out their #CaseStudy to read how the Energy Blitz initiative, which engaged over 800 LACC community members, students and staff, led to a whopping 23% energy reduction! Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI)... Los Angeles Community College District #lasbestbuildings #sustainabilitygoals #betterbuildings

This week in #sustainability: renewables are poised to eclipse coal in the U.S., how sustainability infrastructure investments can aid COVID-19 recovery, and Kilroy Realty's Sara Neff on how buildings might change post-pandemic. Check out our weekly newsletter for more! #Synapse #BetterBuildings #LAsBestBuildings #energyefficiency

Acing the ENERGY STAR Buildings Score is not impossible. Our partner & #InnovationAwards Portfolio and Energy Finalist LBA Realty sets the gold standard at KPMG Center and portfolio-wide, by investing in top-notch operational teams and enabling more extensive project scopes that can be scaled and capitalized. Check out their case study for their full story! #LAsBestBuildings #CaseStudy #SustainabilityGoals #EnergyEfficiency

This week, ACEEE releases a brief on #electrification in buildings through #FuelSwitching, LADBS gives insight on best practices for buildings during COVID-19, and join a Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) update call with Los Angeles Business Council and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. #Synapse #LAsBestBuildings #BetterBuildings #covid19 #recoveryplan