We’re proud of the intelligent, passionate, and hardworking people that make up the Bright Power team. Each month, you’ll get a chance to meet one of them, understand how they […]

Having more residents at home stresses buildings and staff alike. Water use is also up. At New York City-based Bright Power, a purveyor of energy and water management systems for […]

With so many New Yorkers working at home and spending extended hours indoors during the coronavirus pandemic, co-op and condo boards’ thoughts may be turning to indoor air quality. This […]

Director of Energy Management Services, Samantha Pearce, spoke at Urban Green Council’s Smart Building Summit on April 10, 2019. Read a recap of her session below. Smart Retrofits Add Value […]

— Guest post from our partner, LogCheck — A strong maintenance culture separates well-run buildings from the rest. Understanding the human element of facility management is critical if you want your […]

We regularly visit buildings across New York City to diagnose problems with their mechanical and steam systems.  But one visit impacted me in an unexpected way. Typical of many multifamily […]

Steam heating systems can be tricky. These ancient systems are deceptively simple and notoriously difficult to regulate. Most owners and managers allocate maintenance budget to the boilers themselves.  However, when […]

  As leaves change and summer temperatures begin to wane, you can get away with putting off unpacking your winter coat, but for building owners and operators, now is the […]

When was the last time your organization reviewed its maintenance policies? Operations and maintenance (O&M) can be easily overlooked when formulating an energy management strategy for your portfolio. O&M may […]