Energy efficiency projects continue to be a topic of debate in the real estate industry. With large sums of money at stake for potential investment, there remains a degree of uncertainty and hesitancy surrounding efficiency project implementation. Therefore, establishing a sense of credibility is imperative. Historically, the real estate market has had trouble addressing this issue but the newly created Investor Confidence Project (ICP), is finding practical solutions and generating trustworthiness in energy efficiency projects nationwide.
Achieving Confidence
Created by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), a non-profit environmental advocacy group founded in 1967, ICP was established to build trust—specifically, it was created as a means to confirm credibility of energy efficiency upgrade project predictions. This credibility provides confidence in investments, and in turn, creates more investments in energy efficiency upgrades.
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June 22, 2026
Partner has named Frederick Ellington, AIA, LEED AP, as Technical Director in its Construction Services division. With 30+ years of experience, he strengthens the firm's construction risk management, due diligence, and project advisory capabilities for commercial real estate clients.

May 27, 2026
Capital planning in commercial real estate has entered a new phase. In addition to traditional lifecycle replacements, managers now face a growing set of capital needs driven by energy ordinances, decarbonization goals, and climate risk. These drivers are no longer peripheral considerations; they are central to how capital plans are developed, prioritized, and executed.

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Partner Property Consultants, the European subsidiary of Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. (Partner ESI), announces that Antoine Yeprem joined the company in June 2026 as Senior Consultant, Real Estate Due Diligence, in Germany.




