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With geothermal systems, higher ed institutions go underground for heating and cooling
From Colorado to Vermont, universities are drilling wells and building closed-loop district water systems to cut emissions and costs associated with heating and cooling.
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After stalled labor talks, $2B Columbus airport project receives more funds
Negotiations between local unions and contractors did not yield an agreement, but Hensel Phelps and the airport authority say they’re dedicated to hiring local, disadvantaged businesses.
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Google cuts on-site carbon emissions but struggles to contain data center electricity use
Despite implementing demand response programs, electrification efforts and power purchase agreements, AI’s computational requirements have led to increases in the company’s emissions.
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Orion’s Leo FM expands reach through partnership with RSM Facility Solutions
The partnership will help property managers and facility operators optimize work order management and integrate predictive maintenance tools, Orion’s co-CEO says.
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Labor Department, challengers argue over ESG rule’s tiebreaker standard post-Chevron
A lawyer representing the Labor Department said he believes “the logic of the District Court’s opinion would produce the same result” under the Loper Bright ruling.
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Daikin Applied touts HVAC system efficiency in freezing temps with new heat pumps
The electric heat pumps feature low-GWP refrigerant, inverter compressors and other changes which enhance the systems’ performance in subzero temperatures, the company says.
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Mainspring Energy announces first reseller partners, channel partnership executive
Its newly formed reseller sales channel will help it to continue expanding its fuel-flexible power generator solution across the U.S., the company says.
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Labor Department’s ESG rule trial serves as litmus test for Chevron decision
A lower court’s dismissal of a challenge to the rule cited the now-overturned Chevron doctrine, though the agency believes the rule will survive.
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US office vacancy rates break 20% for first time ever
Preliminary second quarter data from Moody’s shows the third straight record-breaking quarter beyond previous historic peaks seen between 1986 and 1991.
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Office real estate is now a tale of three markets, Cushman & Wakefield says
The office vacancy rate will peak at 21.6% in late 2025, but performance between the best and worst buildings varies greatly, according to the firm’s mid-year macro outlook for commercial real estate.
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‘There’s been a ton of progress’ on energy efficiency this year. Next up: court cases and an election
2024 has been a banner year for energy efficiency so far, particularly with a slate of new appliance standards finalized by the U.S. Department of Energy. But a court case and upcoming election could stall progress, say experts.
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With thermal energy tech, Emerson College aims to decarbonize 100% of its heating
The higher education institution will integrate eSteam into its building management systems without requiring upgrades, retrofits or additional investments, says an exec at Vicinity Energy, which developed the technology.
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Canada Infrastructure Bank invests $100M in deep energy retrofits across aging buildings
GDI Integrated Facility Services will channel the loan toward implementing measures that are expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions in each building by at least 30% annually.
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Data center demand continues despite supply bottlenecks
Pre-leasing rates of over 83% show that a strong demand for data center space is meeting supply at an impressive pace, says a CBRE executive.
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Hybrid work is now the norm, but attendance requirements rarely enforced: CBRE
Average turnover rates are highest for firms that are fully remote compared with those that are fully in-office or other approaches, a survey of more than 340 U.S. companies found.
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SolarEdge platform aims to be ‘single source of truth’ for building energy management
The cloud-based energy optimization platform for commercial and industrial applications manages energy production and utilization across photovoltaic, energy storage, EV charging and HVAC systems.
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OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
The standard would require employers to evaluate heat risks and, when necessary, provide drinking water, rest breaks and control of indoor heat.
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ASHRAE establishes Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization
The center will track emerging issues and trends, provide reliable technical information and coordinate joint initiatives, ASHRAE says.
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Henry Ford Health aims for net-zero emissions with Central Energy Hub
The healthcare organization says it plans to provide its new Detroit facilities with electric heating and cooling through a hot and chilled water pump system as part of a $2.2 billion campus expansion.
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State employees in Texas not subject to overtime rule, judge holds
The ruling — which relies on the Supreme Court’s same-day decision that overturned the Chevron doctrine — is likely to foreshadow similar pending challenges, attorneys noted.
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R-Zero rolls out short-term leasing for office sensors
The wireless, battery-powered sensors can help organizations study patterns of peak utilization and find the right space to support employee productivity, the building intelligence firm says.
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Hybrid employees show higher rates of workplace engagement: Gallup
Most U.S. and Canadian employees surveyed say they are not engaged at work, with remote and on-site employees reporting higher levels of anger and loneliness, a new report states.
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NYC Council approves legislation requiring proactive building inspections
If signed into law, the bill would require the Department of Buildings to use predictive analytics to identify and address hazardous structures before they become dangerous.
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Lack of power pushes rental increases in major U.S. data center markets: CBRE
Demand growth and shrinking availability of data centers are pushing companies to tertiary markets with greater power availability, a new report says.
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Wendy’s inks deal with solar company to cut restaurant emissions
The collaboration with Ampion Renewable Energy will help provide renewable electricity to local utility grids and decrease restaurants’ reliance on fossil fuels.