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Navigating Uncertainty in the Marketplace

In a year of economic uncertainty and global challenges, Darrell Whitley shares why delivering quality projects on time and on budget matters more than ever—and how his team is doubling down to keep clients focused on what they do best.

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A Hive-Mind Approach to Client Relationship Management

What sets Mantis apart? Hear from our team on how a collaborative, concierge-style approach powered by data and a 360° view helps clients tackle energy efficiency, asset management, and procurement challenges with smarter, faster decisions.

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Supporting Clients in the Ever-Evolving Energy Landscape

Energy markets are volatile, and strategy matters more than ever. Darrell Whitley shares how Mantis helps clients navigate supply challenges, lock in smart rates, and build flexible plans through strong supplier relationships and creative solutions.

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Scope 2 rules are changing: What facility leaders need to know now

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) is updating its Scope 2 accounting rules, and these changes will have major implications for facility leaders. Scope 2 emissions come from purchased electricity consumption — the indirect emissions tied to what’s on the

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Commercial Buildings Winter Energy-Efficiency Checklist

As winter approaches, commercial buildings face a familiar tension: rising heating demand, unpredictable utility costs, and the risk of equipment strain or failure. For many facility leaders, it's not just about keeping the lights on—it’s about optimizing

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EV charging infrastructure and the ticking clock on 30C

Enacted in July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brought seismic change to the nation’s clean energy tax credits, including those related to commercial electric vehicle (EV) purchases and charging infrastructure. Commercial facilities managers

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Finish Strong: How Facility Leaders Can Maximize Year-End Budgets and Set the Stage for 2026

The end of the year brings a familiar crossroads for facility and finance leaders: what do we do with the remaining maintenance budget? Spend it, roll it over, or risk letting it evaporate? Meanwhile, energy markets remain volatile, equipment continues a

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What public sector leaders need to know about OBBBA’s impact on direct pay options

In July 2025, the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reshaped much of the nation’s clean energy policy. For MUSH-sector facility leaders — those overseeing facility and energy strategy in municipalities, public universities and scho

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