--- title: Utility Tracking and Benchmarking Blog | WegoBlog | Casey Diehl description: WegoWise is site that allows you to track and compare your energy use in order to move towards efficiency. This blog is devoted to related topics such as tips for responsible energy use, cutting costs, and local laws that may effect you. --- [![Wegowise](https://sites.wegowise.com/hubfs/www.wegowise.com/Image/Header_logo.svg "Wegowise")](https://www.wegowise.com/) [Try WegoWise](https://www.wegowise.com/signup) [signup](https://www.wegowise.com/signup) # Utility Tracking and Benchmarking Blog | WegoBlog ## Casey Diehl ### Recent Posts ## [Boston LISC releases guide to Green Property Management](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/143539/Boston-LISC-releases-guide-to-Green-Property-Management) Posted by [Casey Diehl](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/casey-diehl) on Wed, Feb 20, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-21119915-png/1_images/lisc_greenhealthy_prop_mgmt_guide_feb_2013.pdf-2-resized-600.png) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/143539/Boston-LISC-releases-guide-to-Green-Property-Management) At a launch event on February 6th at the [HUD](http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD) regional office, WegoWise was on hand as Boston LISC unveiled their recently published guide for **“Green & Healthy Property Management”**.  The guide provides an incredible resource for affordable as well as market rate multifamily housing owners to explicitly define and apply green measures within their portfolios.  In this post, we’ll highlight the most important features of this publication, but encourage our readers to check it out in its entirety!  [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/143539/Boston-LISC-releases-guide-to-Green-Property-Management) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/143539/Boston-LISC-releases-guide-to-Green-Property-Management#comments-listing) Tags: [News and Policy](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/news-and-policy), [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency), [Affordable housing](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/affordable-housing), [Water Conservation](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/water-conservation), [Green living](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/green-living) ## [Attaining Net Zero: The 2030 Challenge](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/137660/Attaining-Net-Zero-The-2030-Challenge) Posted by [Casey Diehl](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/casey-diehl) on Fri, Nov 02, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16269389-jpg/1_images/arch_2030_for_blog-resized-600.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/137660/Attaining-Net-Zero-The-2030-Challenge) At WegoWise, we’re always on the lookout for cutting edge energy efficiency initiatives happening across the United States and world.  That’s why today we’re excited to tell you about [Architecture 2030](http://architecture2030.org/), a non-profit organization committed to promoting the reduction of fossil fuel use in buildings.  Well ahead of the curve in 2002, Architecture 2030 issued the 2030 Challenge with an emphasis on spurring rapid innovation in the U.S. and global building sector. [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/137660/Attaining-Net-Zero-The-2030-Challenge) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/137660/Attaining-Net-Zero-The-2030-Challenge#comments-listing) Tags: [Sustainability](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/sustainability), [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency), [Building science](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/building-science) ## [High Tech Windows Utilize Phase Change Materials](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/126307/High-Tech-Windows-Utilize-Phase-Change-Materials) Posted by [Casey Diehl](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/casey-diehl) on Wed, May 16, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16297793-jpg/1_images/glassx_windows.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/126307/High-Tech-Windows-Utilize-Phase-Change-Materials) Windows are often the bane of high performance buildings.  With low R-values and need for significant quality control to ensure proper installation, building gurus have long desired high efficiency glazing.  However, a remarkable new product has recently been developed in Europe and is now being brought to the North American market. The high tech [GlassX](http://glassx.ch/index.php?id=314) window is an insulated glass assembly that incorporates a phase-change material (PCM) between two of the glass panes.  Read on to learn more! [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/126307/High-Tech-Windows-Utilize-Phase-Change-Materials) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/126307/High-Tech-Windows-Utilize-Phase-Change-Materials#comments-listing) Tags: [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency), [Building science](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/building-science) ## [CSA 101: A lesson in Community Supported Agriculture](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/124692/CSA-101-A-lesson-in-Community-Supported-Agriculture) Posted by [Casey Diehl](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/casey-diehl) on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16283282-jpg/1_images/csa_baskets.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/124692/CSA-101-A-lesson-in-Community-Supported-Agriculture) With spring upon us, many start looking forward to the fresh organic vegetables they’ll be soon seeing from farms in their area.  As the localvore movement has grown, demand for locally grown food has exploded, which has led to farmers and consumers partnering in what’s known as community supported agriculture (CSA). Before this year's harvest season begins, WegoWise is here to offer you an overview of this popular way to access local veggies. [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/124692/CSA-101-A-lesson-in-Community-Supported-Agriculture) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/124692/CSA-101-A-lesson-in-Community-Supported-Agriculture#comments-listing) Tags: [Sustainability](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/sustainability), [Localvore](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/localvore), [Green living](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/green-living) ## [Greening MLB: Teams Showcase Sustainable Baseball Stadiums](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/123091/Greening-MLB-Teams-Showcase-Sustainable-Baseball-Stadiums) Posted by [Casey Diehl](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/casey-diehl) on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16337607-jpg/1_images/san_francisco_giants_green-resized-600.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/123091/Greening-MLB-Teams-Showcase-Sustainable-Baseball-Stadiums) In 2005, Major League Baseball partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) on the first [league wide greening program](http://www.nrdc.org/greenbusiness/guides/sports/mlb.asp) in professional sports.  Since the launch of this partnership, nearly all MLB franchises have established numerous ballpark sustainability initiatives. To commemorate the start of the 2012 Major League Baseball season, Wegowise wants to give a tip of the hat to MLB franchises that are taking serious steps to [reduce their ecological footprint](http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=green-baseball-diamonds-energy-efficiency).  Here’s a sampling of what a few of the most environmentally friendly baseball teams are doing to go green. [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/123091/Greening-MLB-Teams-Showcase-Sustainable-Baseball-Stadiums) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/123091/Greening-MLB-Teams-Showcase-Sustainable-Baseball-Stadiums#comments-listing) Tags: [Renewables](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/renewables), [News and Policy](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/news-and-policy), [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency) ## [At Home Steps for Improving Indoor Air Quality](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/122072/At-Home-Steps-for-Improving-Indoor-Air-Quality) Posted by [Casey Diehl](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/casey-diehl) on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16308809-jpg/1_images/indoor-air-pollution-1-resized-600.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/122072/At-Home-Steps-for-Improving-Indoor-Air-Quality) Often overshadowed by topics such as energy efficiency and water conservation, indoor air quality is increasingly entering the forefront of discussions around green building. What's being discovered is that our homes and apartments are often the source of a multitude of pollutants and allergens, which can lead to a startling number of short and long term health effects. Don't despair though, because WegoWise has some at home tips to remove indoor air pollution and make your home a healthier place to live in. [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/122072/At-Home-Steps-for-Improving-Indoor-Air-Quality) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/122072/At-Home-Steps-for-Improving-Indoor-Air-Quality#comments-listing) Tags: [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency), [Building science](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/building-science) ## [PACE Financing: Controversial, Innovative Green Lending](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/120946/PACE-Financing-Controversial-Innovative-Green-Lending) Posted by [Casey Diehl](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/casey-diehl) on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16320197-jpg/1_images/pacefinancingconsumersurvey.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/120946/PACE-Financing-Controversial-Innovative-Green-Lending) For many property owners wishing to make energy efficient upgrades to their buildings, the dream proves impossible due to a lack of upfront capital.  Even if they were able to secure a loan to pay for the upgrade, there would be no guarantee they’d be in their home long enough to see full payback and subsequent savings from the improvement.  This is where an emerging financing structure known as [Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)](https://www.renewfund.com/pace/pace-overview) loans enters the conversation.  These exploratory programs forge public-private partnerships that aim to spur investment in the energy efficiency of our built environment. [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/120946/PACE-Financing-Controversial-Innovative-Green-Lending) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/120946/PACE-Financing-Controversial-Innovative-Green-Lending#comments-listing) Tags: [News and Policy](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/news-and-policy), [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency), [Funding](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/funding) ## [News article: USGBC and WegoWise partner for utility tracking](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/119492/News-article-USGBC-and-WegoWise-partner-for-utility-tracking) Posted by [Casey Diehl](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/casey-diehl) on Wed, Feb 29, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16378917-jpg/1_images/wegowise_usgbc1.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/119492/News-article-USGBC-and-WegoWise-partner-for-utility-tracking) In its February 24th issue, the New England Real Estate Journal [profiles WegoWise's partnership](http://nerej.com/53201) with the US Green Building Council to provide energy tracking for LEED for Homes multifamily certified buildings.  To read more, check out USGBC's [Building Performance Partnership](http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=2463) and Wegowise's LEED for Homes [landing page](https://www.wegowise.com/usgbc). [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/119492/News-article-USGBC-and-WegoWise-partner-for-utility-tracking) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/119492/News-article-USGBC-and-WegoWise-partner-for-utility-tracking#comments-listing) Tags: [News and Policy](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/news-and-policy), [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency), [Affordable housing](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/affordable-housing), [Building science](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/building-science) ## [Holy Crap! Waterless Toilets?!](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/116442/Holy-Crap-Waterless-Toilets) Posted by [Casey Diehl](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/casey-diehl) on Tue, Jan 31, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16370094-jpg/1_images/waterless-toilet-1.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/116442/Holy-Crap-Waterless-Toilets) For many, hearing the term waterless toilet likely conjures up an image of a smelly outhouse.  However, it might surprise you to know there are many of these toilets, better known as composting toilets, which do not smell at all and **don’t use any H20**.  *“How could this even be possible?” *you say.  Well lucky enough, Wegowise has got your back (side).  We’re going to give you the low down on how composting toilets work. [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/116442/Holy-Crap-Waterless-Toilets) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/116442/Holy-Crap-Waterless-Toilets#comments-listing) Tags: [Building science](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/building-science), [Water Conservation](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/water-conservation) ## [Greening NFL Stadiums: Football Gets Sustainable](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/113467/Greening-NFL-Stadiums-Football-Gets-Sustainable) Posted by [Casey Diehl](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/casey-diehl) on Tue, Jan 10, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16301086-jpg/1_images/green-stadiums-energy-philadelphia-eagles-lincoln-financial-field_40082_600x450.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/113467/Greening-NFL-Stadiums-Football-Gets-Sustainable) The majority of NFL fans probably attend games to see bone-crushing hits, gun-slinging quarterbacks and one-handed touchdown catches in the corner of the end zone.  However, beneath the surface many teams have high performing pieces that don’t simply include their player personnel.  Franchises across the league are increasingly realizing the benefits of sustainability and many are taking major steps towards greening the NFL. 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