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Schneider Electric’s new battery energy storage system aims to boost microgrid efficiency
The system allows energy to be stored during off-peak hours, when electricity rates are lower, and used during peak demand periods, a company executive says.
By Nish Amarnath • May 3, 2024 -
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White House summit urges more sustainable school infrastructure
Speakers pointed to federal funding streams that districts can tap into to improve school facilities while making them more climate-friendly.
By Anna Merod • May 2, 2024 -
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Energy supply disruptions, price increases and reliability issues require facilities managers to have an energy resilience plan in place to ensure the continuity of their critical operations.
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NZero’s AI tool aims to offer “low-friction entry point” to building decarbonization process
The Rapid Emissions Profile can produce benchmark efficiency profiles, conduct automated opportunity assessments for cost and emissions savings, and evaluate potential penalties for non-compliance, the company says.
By Nish Amarnath • May 1, 2024 -
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Higher ed institutions turn to PPAs, other efforts to meet carbon reduction targets
Some schools are banding together to offset their electricity usage with renewable energy credits, while the University of Dayton looks to pull renewable energy from a new waste heat facility.
By Joe Burns • April 30, 2024 -
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IRS issues final guidance for IRA’s clean energy tax credit transferability mechanism
The guidance clarifies transferability rules for 11 key clean energy tax credits and aims to help organizations benefit from clean energy tax incentives.
By Diana DiGangi • April 30, 2024 -
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Johnson Controls gets ahead of sustainability, emissions reduction goals
The company has reduced scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 44% since 2017 while reducing safety incidents and increasing diverse supplier spending, according to its 2024 sustainability report.
By Joe Burns • April 29, 2024 -
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Energy Department finalizes rule to phase out fossil fuels in federal buildings
In a push for net-zero emissions from federal facilities by 2045, the new rule mandates a 90% reduction in on-site fossil fuel use by 2029 and complete elimination after 2030.
By Nish Amarnath • April 26, 2024 -
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New electric chiller at NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology expected to save $1M in annual energy costs
The $7 million project is part of a broader efficiency effort that has already cut greenhouse gas emissions at the Manhattan college’s facilities by 57%.
By Brian Martucci • April 25, 2024 -
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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.
By Nish Amarnath • April 24, 2024 -
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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.
By Brian Martucci • April 24, 2024 -
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.
By Nish Amarnath • April 23, 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.
By Brian Martucci • April 22, 2024 -
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April 22, 2024 -
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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.
By Nish Amarnath • April 18, 2024 -
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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%.
By Robert Walton • April 18, 2024 -
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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.
By Joe Burns • April 17, 2024 -
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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.
By Nish Amarnath • April 16, 2024 -
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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.
By Robert Walton • April 15, 2024 -
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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.
By Robert Walton • April 12, 2024 -
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Budderfly to cut energy consumption across Craveworthy Brands’ restaurant portfolio
The partnership, which will include installing and monitoring high-efficiency HVAC units and LED systems, could cut energy use by about 30% at each site, Budderfly says.
By Joe Burns • April 11, 2024 -
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How cities are building out public EV charging infrastructure
As more electric vehicles hit the road, municipalities and property owners are working with contractors to deploy public charging infrastructure.
By Joe Burns • Updated April 15, 2024 -
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Rooftop heat pump technologies can save US businesses $5B annually: DOE
A new commercial heat pump accelerator program aims to halve greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs compared with natural gas-fueled heat pumps, the U.S. Department of Energy says.
By Nish Amarnath • April 8, 2024 -
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Building decarbonization goes beyond energy efficiency, USGBC says
Other pathways, like electrification, clean power and building grid integration, can help owners and operators reduce building emissions, according to the U.S. Green Building Council.
By Nish Amarnath • April 5, 2024 -
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KPF designs NYC’s first all-electric academic research lab building at Columbia University
The building will exceed New York City’s Local Law 97 greenhouse gas emissions requirements, despite increased ventilation requirements, the architecture firm says.
By Joe Burns • April 5, 2024 -
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Green Key Global sustainability certification now live for US hotels
The certification process requires hotels to undergo an assessment and audit of their performance in areas like energy and water conservation and indoor air quality.
By Noelle Mateer • April 4, 2024
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