2026

Commercial and residential buildings consume a significant share of U.S. energy. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, buildings account for nearly 75% of U.S. electricity consumption and about 38% of total primary energy use. Within that footprint, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems represent the largest single source of energy demand. As a

As 2026 approaches, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory and enforcement priorities are evolving in ways that materially affect environmental compliance strategies, project timelines, and legal risk for corporations of every size. After significant organizational restructuring, proposed budget reductions exceeding 50%, and shifts in enforcement focus away from environmental justice toward core statutory violations, legal