White House targets 61-66% GHG reductions by 2035

“Broad participation in the development, implementation, and evaluation of emissions reduction measures will play an important role in reaching the target,” the White House stated.

Mojave works to scale its dehumidification-driven commercial AC technology

The company is currently working with the DOE to pilot and test its system, which uses techniques the agency says will result in “exceptional energy efficiency,” in air conditioning. 

Nostromo Energy receives $305M conditional commitment from DOE for thermal energy storage system

If finalized, the loan will support up to 193 IceBrick installations in commercial buildings across California, scaling the ice-based system’s integration with virtual power plants, the company says.

Proposed Trump tariffs threaten school facility budgets and project plans, experts warn

When schools have to delay maintenance projects, costs can rise in the long run if emergency repairs are needed, a school business official said.   

ASHRAE releases guidance to mitigate smoke’s IAQ impacts, updates HVAC testing protocols

Facilities managers and building operators can use the new guidance along with existing procedures, like Guideline 36, to automate their systems and improve efficiency, experts say.

Intersect Power, Google, TPG partner on up to $20B renewable energy push for data centers

Intersect Power will develop “powered land” that allows Google-anchored data centers to run most of the time on carbon-free electricity produced nearby, its founder and CEO said.

SAP adds carbon-tracking solution to its cloud-based ERP toolkit

The Green Ledger tool tracks and accounts for emissions across business units, the technology company said Monday.

Firms leverage AI to bolster camera capabilities

By integrating AI and machine learning with digital twins and heat sensor technology, firms are enhancing security, occupancy tracking and operational insights, while trying to ensure privacy protection.

HVAC coating boosts energy efficiency in 36 Verizon urban data centers, saving $1.28M annually

The coating, which is applied to HVAC condenser coils, could save these data centers an additional $16 million over the next decade, Ener.co says.   

Climate resilience top of mind for Denver as it plans to revamp landscaping rules

Facing prolonged drought and heat, Denver plans rules that may require native grasses, shrubs and trees in new development and some redevelopment projects.

Prime, subprime space divide set to widen in 2025: CBRE

The vacancy rate in prime buildings is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels by 2027, while cost-conscious tenants will drive demand for available Class B and C space, according to the firm’s 2025 outlook.

Trane, Northern Illinois University partner for energy infrastructure improvements

The upgrades, which include LED lighting, EV charging stations and solar photovoltaic installations, can cut greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption by 11% and over 26%, respectively, Trane Technologies says.

California to ease enforcement action on climate rules for first year of reporting

The California Air Resources Board said it would “not take enforcement action” on companies subject to Senate Bill 253 for incomplete reporting during the first reporting cycle due 2026.

92% of large NYC buildings meet 2024 carbon emission limits: report

Site energy use in buildings over 25,000 square feet dropped for the fifth year in a row, with 50% of office buildings set to meet Local Law 97’s stricter 2030 targets, the Urban Green Council says.

HVAC, building decarbonization added to FutureReadyNYC school training program

The initiative would provide work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities at 135 high schools with about 15,000 students, Mayor Eric Adams’ administration said.

1 in 3 companies are enforcing RTO due to office leases, report finds

As lease agreements come up for renewal, some leaders may reconsider how their work arrangements fit with their space needs.

Life science firms reevaluate portfolios amid new operational strategies

JLL expects increased outsourcing of life sciences operations, with technological advancements being used to facilitate new research and development and laboratory design. 

New York state authority, union partner on energy efficiency worker training

The effort will help train apprentice, pre-apprentice and journey worker glaziers in energy-efficient building envelope technologies, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority said. 

How hotels can prepare for security incidents

Following last week’s shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Hilton, experts reflect on how hotels can straddle the line between hospitality and heightened security measures.

Canadian buildings lack a strong business case for decarbonization: report

To advance low-carbon or zero-carbon buildings, the Canadian Green Building Council and its coauthors make 10 recommendations that include boosting capital access and extending a clean tech tax credit.

Vendors work to bolster IoT, BMS integrations

The latest news from building systems technology providers LG CNS, Amerlux and Akenza.

FTC orders a building services contractor to end no-hire agreement

The company’s policy prevented workers from negotiating better wages, benefits and working conditions, the FTC said.

Schneider Electric data center innovations shed light on AI strategy

A new data center reference design co-developed with NVIDIA and a high-density uninterruptible power supply will help advance the company’s future goals for energy and AI, Schneider Electric says.

GSA to offload 8 underused properties in 7 states and Washington, D.C.

Divesting these properties could reduce federal office space by an estimated 1.5 million square feet and save over $475 million over 10 years, the U.S. General Services Administration said.

Employers still struggle to achieve ‘healthy balance’ with in-office requirements, WTW says

Despite a “gentler approach” to on-site work, “a lack of clear structure around designated office days will hinder progress towards improved team collaboration,” a WTW senior director said.