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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey taps Locus Technologies for emissions reporting
Through the partnership, the Port Authority aims to track air pollutants and all three scopes of greenhouse gas emissions across its entire footprint.
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Commercial heat pump technologies today — and a look at what’s to come
Users weigh in on air source, geothermal and groundwater geothermal heat pump performance and cost considerations, while two federal programs aim to accelerate their use and spur technological advancement.
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Labor Department will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year
The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the federal agency says.
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Honeywell says refrigerant boosts chiller energy efficiency up to 46%
Using Honeywell’s Solstice ze refrigerant has resulted in one chiller being 30% smaller and lighter than traditional ammonia-powered units, saving nearly 20% in maintenance operations, chiller manufacturer Q-REF’s CEO says.
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Envoy launches AI-driven space utilization tools amid return-to-office wave
Businesses using manual processes to manage workplaces are “struggling to measure RTO performance,” the company says.
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Office leasing expected to reach 85% of pre-pandemic levels this year, JLL exec says
Tenant downsizing has slowed to under 12% in the past 12 months, according to the real estate services firm’s U.S. Office Market Dynamics report for the first quarter of 2024.
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Airport fleet electrification takes off across the US, but challenges persist
Decarbonizing ground vehicles, including runway support equipment and rental cars, requires close coordination between airport operators and third-party vehicle owners, airport officials say.
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Employer groups ask court to vacate DOL independent contractor rule
The U.S. Department of Labor’s rule “injects new inconsistencies and incoherence into the analysis of independent contractor status,” the groups said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
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EV Realty, GreenPoint Partners to develop multi-fleet EV charging hubs
The $200M joint venture will drive a “rapid buildout” of high-powered commercial EV charging facilities serving local and regional delivery, service and logistics fleets.
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Clean air benefits drive operators, manufacturers to prioritize IAQ
A growing emphasis on indoor air quality among organizations, tenants and regulators is leading operators and manufacturers to shift their focus toward monitoring and improving building ventilation.
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How Biden’s apprenticeship push could affect federal contractors
The president’s actions to bolster registered apprenticeships could mean more regulatory hoops to jump through on public projects, some experts say.
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GSA secures carbon-free power deal with El Paso Electric for federal sites
The new memorandum of understanding aims to make federal buildings in West Texas and New Mexico 100% carbon pollution-free by 2030.
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DOE finalizes 4 appliance efficiency rules expected to save $33B over 30 years
The rules include new requirements for commercial rooftop heating and cooling units set to take effect in 2029 and expected to reduce energy use about 33%.
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Nucor launches data center division with $115M acquisition
The acquisition of Southwest Data Products' offices and manufacturing facility will expand the capabilities of Nucor's Warehouse Systems business, the company says.
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Uptime Institute launches data center, digital infrastructure sustainability assessment
The assessment covers 14 key categories of data center design and operations, including facilities and IT management, to provide visibility into environmental footprints, the organization says.
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Ecotrak gets $30M to accelerate facilities management software development
The funding will enhance its platform for multi-site businesses, driving operational efficiency and returns on investment for its customers, the company says.
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DOL’s final overtime rule clears White House review
The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule, if adopted, would raise the minimum annual salary threshold that determines overtime pay eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act from $35,568 to $55,068.
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Johnson Controls aims to combat cyber, operational risks through security service, partnerships
Its Security Operations Centers service provides staffing support and quality assurance for a predictable “as-a-service fee,” the company says.
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GSA allocates $23.8M for federal facility upgrades across 10 states
Funds from the Inflation Reduction Act will support 13 projects, including stormwater management, heat island mitigation and site sustainability, the U.S. General Services Administration says.
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Hotel cybersecurity vulnerabilities extend to key cards
Researchers have found a way to hack Saflok key cards for up to 3 million hotel rooms. But that's just where the threats to guests begin.
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Lease renewals, tenant experience top of mind for landlords: VTS
Despite 47% of landlords and property executives ranking property improvements as a top priority in 2024, only 17% said they know which capital property investments and building features tenants want.
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DOE finalizes new light bulb standard expected to save consumers $27B on utility bills over 30 years
The new rule, slated to take effect in 2028, will cut 70 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in the next three decades, the U.S. Department of Energy says.
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House bill aims to turn government facilities into affordable housing
The U.S. General Services Administration, along with two other federal agencies, would be required to report to Congress on unused or underutilized federal properties suitable for residential conversion.
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Suburban office markets show better rent growth, lower vacancy rates than urban ones: Moody’s
Top-performing properties had less access to local amenities, Moody’s analysis found, challenging the common belief that high-performing properties must be in growing parts of metropolitan areas.
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As DOE updates how it sets energy efficiency standards, advocates, legislators push it to act faster
The U.S. Department of Energy has made progress reviewing a backlog of appliance efficiency standards, but advocates and lawmakers say the administration must redouble those efforts as the election looms.