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New York City bill would mandate solar panels on public buildings
The legislation, approved by the City Council, would require 100 megawatts of solar photovoltaic systems to be installed on the roofs of city-owned buildings by the end of 2025, with a broader goal of 150 MW by 2030.
By Nish Amarnath • Updated Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Geothermal heat pumps: 8 factors to consider in commercial buildings
Proper system design, installation and operation help ground source heat pump users get the most out of their systems, experts say.
By Brian Martucci • March 11, 2024 -
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TrendlineLeveraging energy efficiency to create asset value
By optimizing building and systems efficiency, facilities managers can move beyond saving money to become value creators.
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Smaller commercial buildings short on investment needed to lower emissions: report
RMI says directing funds toward renewable technologies in smaller commercial buildings, which contribute about 56% to U.S. building emissions, can boost energy efficiency.
By Nish Amarnath • March 8, 2024 -
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Conflicting views on SEC’s authority set the tone for climate disclosure rule vote
The newly passed regulation faces criticism from detractors, who believe it goes too far, as well as supporters, who argue it doesn't go far enough.
By Zoya Mirza , Lamar Johnson • March 8, 2024 -
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FreeWire touts energy backup, grid support with Boost Power Pro
Facilities managers can connect up to four Boost Power Pro units to increase site backup power or charge multiple EVs during grid outages, FreeWire says.
By Brian Martucci • March 8, 2024 -
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Ontario’s first all-electric, net-zero speculative industrial building hits market
The building utilizes an all-electric HVAC system and 500kW rooftop solar array to negate 100% of annual greenhouse gas emissions, BGO said.
By Joe Burns • March 7, 2024 -
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ASHRAE introduces renewable energy in latest building energy standard
The Department of Energy has affirmed ASHRAE’s updated Standard 90.1, estimating that it will drive energy savings nationwide. States now have two years to certify that they have reviewed and, if needed, updated their codes.
By Nish Amarnath • Updated March 8, 2024 -
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SEC approves final climate disclosure rule, starts compliance countdown
The rule passed by a 3-2 vote Wednesday morning, absent requirements for scope 3 reporting and slimmer scope 1 and scope 2 requirements.
By Lamar Johnson • March 7, 2024 -
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SEC drops scope 3 emissions reporting from final climate rule, takes phased approach to scope 1 and 2
The agency said it removed scope 3 due to a large number of comments concerning compliance costs as well as the consistency and reliability of scope 3 data.
By Lamar Johnson • March 6, 2024 -
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Building energy code revamps can get another $90M from DOE
The funding, which is part of $225 million designated for building energy code modernization, could include awards worth up to $10 million each, the U.S. Department of Energy says.
By Ysabelle Kempe • March 5, 2024 -
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LA City Council plans to streamline solar, battery installation review process
The move, which echoes a similar initiative in New York City, aims to help Los Angeles reach its goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035.
By Joe Burns • March 4, 2024 -
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Scope 3 will be a focus for large companies regardless of SEC rule outcome, KPMG says
Large companies will still need to track scope 3 emissions as part of California and European Union requirements, analysts said.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 4, 2024 -
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CordenPharma to offset facility energy usage with off-site solar
A partnership with Pivot Energy will generate 6.7 megawatts of clean energy through two solar arrays, providing energy credits that the pharmaceutical firm can use to meet net-zero targets.
By Joe Burns • March 1, 2024 -
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SEC to vote on climate disclosure rule March 6
The vote comes on the heels of its alleged decision to no longer mandate that U.S.-listed companies report their scope 3 emissions.
By Zoya Mirza • March 1, 2024 -
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Con Edison expands SmartCharge EV incentive program to commercial stations in NYC
The program aims to accelerate the buildout of commercial EV charging stations to help workplace, retail, fleet and multifamily site operators lower costs and electricity use during peak grid demand.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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SEC to scrap scope 3 reporting from climate disclosure rule: Reuters
The omission raises concerns about alignment with California’s climate regulations and the European Union’s reporting standards.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Budderfly launches energy efficiency pilot at UConn Health
The program aims to advance the state’s net-zero commitments and demonstrate the commercial viability of Budderfly’s all-electric HVAC system for government entities and agencies.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Schneider Electric expects to slash scope 2 emissions with tax credit deal
Schneider says the tax credit transfer agreement with Engie, which leverages Inflation Reduction Act provisions, will accelerate scope 3 emissions reductions for its clients.
By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Data centers’ cooling needs are largely unmet: AFCOM
A majority of data center professionals surveyed plan to draw on renewable energy to meet their growing energy needs amid the rise of AI.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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ASHRAE, Noresco developing building decarbonization guide
The guide will provide case studies, guidance and key takeaways to help building owners and operators “establish robust plans” and “feel confident” in their decarbonization endeavors, says the chair of the guide’s working group.
By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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AtmosZero raises $21M for electric industrial boilers
The drop-in replacement boilers can help electrify industrial systems and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the company says.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Deep Dive5 issues to watch as New York City reshapes its commercial waste system
Carters must charge customers less for recycling and compostable material collection than refuse, incentivizing businesses to properly divert material, according to the city’s sanitation department.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Companies struggle with decarbonization due to internal governance, data issues
Most organizations are committed to decarbonization, but a siloed approach, bureaucracy and data challenges stand in the way of success, an Engie report says.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Los Angeles public-private partnership aims to advance industrial solar
The decade-old Feed-in Tariff program pays property owners for solar energy, but long grid interconnection queues and lingering “mistrust” hinder adoption, a business group leader notes.
By Brian Martucci • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Super Bowl venue touts 100% renewable energy
This NFL first comes via the Las Vegas Raiders’ partnerships with NV Energy and NZero, which cover all stadium events — even Taylor Swift concerts.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 9, 2024
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