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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.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 11, 2024 -
CBRE’s climate transition strategy targets supply chain, efficiency actions
Measures to decarbonize include working with clients and suppliers to reduce emissions, which would help decrease its large share of scope 3 emissions, the firm says.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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37 major stadiums in US, Europe face $800M in potential climate-related losses by 2050, study finds
U.S. venues face significantly higher hazard exposure risks, according to Climate X’s analysis, with three of the six most exposed venues in Florida.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Constellation New Energy wins nearly $120M contract for energy-saving measures at five federal facilities
The upgrades, which include building envelope enhancements and LED retrofits, are expected to save $2.2 million in annual utility costs, the U.S. General Services Administration said.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Schneider Electric tool helps hotels calculate building decarbonization ROI
Users can look at individual properties or an entire portfolio for cost estimates and compliance with local emissions laws. The company plans to roll the tool out for hotels “more widely” in 2025, an executive said.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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$8.2M upgrade at NYC health system facility expected to save over $400K in annual energy costs
The project at NYC Health + Hospitals’ Queens facility could slash roughly 1,500 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and 1.4 million kilowatt hours of electricity consumption annually, a city agency said.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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New York makes $10M available for building heating and cooling tech
HVAC manufacturers and building owners can apply for the funding to develop and demonstrate cold climate heat pumps, NYSERDA said.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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11 Boston-area institutions partner on renewable energy virtual power purchase agreements
Harvard, MIT and the Mass General Brigham health system anchor the Consortium for Climate Solutions, which will help develop renewable energy projects in Texas and North Dakota.
By Brian Martucci • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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AI could help cities tackle climate change, but only if it solves ‘real problems’: NYC climate chief
Poor building management and funding hurdles for decarbonization required by Local Law 97 are problems AI could potentially help address, Rohit Aggarwala said at Cornell Tech’s Urban Tech Summit last week.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Inflation Reduction Act changes “not a Day 1 priority” for Trump, Congress: Crux
Though a full repeal of the 2022 climate law is unlikely, a Republican-controlled legislature could repeal or phase out some of its individual provisions beginning next year, policy experts said.
By Brian Martucci • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Duke Energy, Electrada launch microgrid-integrated EV fleet charging hub
The charging hub can serve light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric fleet vehicles with 100% renewable energy from Duke’s integrated microgrid.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Building owners must implement retrofit, reuse strategies quickly to tackle obsolescence risks: JLL
With about $1.2 trillion needed globally to retrofit older office assets, building owners must address building age, design, regulatory pressure and locational factors to mitigate these risks, a report says.
By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Wells Fargo’s latest innovation cohort to focus on building decarbonization
Three startups were each awarded $250,000 to help tackle energy management and emission reduction efforts in buildings.
By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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What Trump’s energy picks could mean for commercial building sustainability
The nominations point to potential impacts on federal support for renewable energy, energy efficiency and other building decarbonization efforts.
By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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IRS finalizes direct pay rules, increasing access to IRA’s clean energy tax credits
Under the rules released Tuesday, direct-pay-eligible entities like local governments, public school districts, churches and hospitals can invest in clean energy projects more easily.
By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Solar, batteries to power electric fleet charging at Santa Clara University
The chargers will support the facilities department's more than 30 electric vehicles used for landscaping, recycling and custodial activities.
By Brian Martucci • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Thermal energy networks can decarbonize neighborhoods. Meet the US cities giving them a shot.
With federal dollars, cities want to leverage heat from waste sources and the ground to move buildings away from burning fossil fuels on-site.
By Brian Martucci • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Data center stakeholders must collaborate to meet clean energy targets: Deloitte
With generative AI driving energy consumption, key players must work together to assess cooling needs and identify heat and wastewater solutions, according to the consulting firm’s report.
By Joe Burns • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Trane-Autodesk partnership, C.Scale launch spotlight emissions reduction software
Integrating Trane's TRACE software with Autodesk Revit will help engineers and operators optimize HVAC systems, while C.Scale can streamline carbon emission estimates across building lifecycles, the companies said.
By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Clorox prioritizes supplier decarbonization efforts
The cleaning product manufacturer is partnering with carbon tracking service Manufacture 2030 to gain visibility into its vendors’ emission reduction plans.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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USGBC tool aims to bridge sustainability targets, outcomes across building portfolios
The digital platform is intended to help organizations meet reporting requirements and sustainability goals related to emissions, energy, water and waste, the U.S. Green Building Council said.
By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Automation, efficiency upgrades at Minnesota zoo could save up to $1.8M over 3 years
Groundwater-based geothermal heat pumps and building automation systems are among the changes at St. Paul's Como Park Zoo, which a city official said accounts for about 25% of total energy use among city properties.
By Brian Martucci • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Better data, green financing, government support needed to decarbonize CRE worldwide: JLL
“The current mismatch between available funds and effective allocation is considerably slowing down real estate's efforts to decarbonize,” JLL’s senior director of global sustainability and climate leadership says in a report.
By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Demand response programs can help boost reliability, cut emissions in New York, advocates say
Statewide legislative changes and greater incentives could boost buildings’ participation in demand response programs, according to energy policy experts.
By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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What Trump’s energy plans could mean for commercial building operators
Building operators using Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives “will be talking with their senators and representatives to express the need to keep these in place,” a U.S. Green Building Council official said.
By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 11, 2024
