The green building movement is receiving a lot of interest from institutional investors and stockholders these days, as they understand the long-term value of investing in efficient buildings. Companies and investment trusts that own properties across the country are improving their portfolio of properties, by taking into account building efficiency and green credentials.

When the Global Energy Efficiency Challenge was unveiled by the United States recently, a variety of impressive initiatives were included. Many of these initiatives were niche related and quite diverse, while others were aimed at improving education and awareness in the mainstream. The Clean Energy Ministerial meetings in Washington DC spearheaded these initiatives.

When the Clean Energy Ministerial meeting took place in Washington recently, a groundbreaking initiative emerged that is likely to be as important, over the long term, as the already established LEED certification regarding building efficiency. The Global Superior Energy Performance Partnership will develop efficiency initiatives within a variety of industrial facilities and commercial buildings.