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Deloitte partners with property management platform for decarbonization solution
Akila, which produces virtual copies of facilities for building management, will target both companies’ clients to help them reduce emissions and prepare for disclosures.
By Lamar Johnson • July 25, 2024 -
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US cities sharpen focus on building performance standards to meet net-zero goals
Over 40 cities will have these standards in place by 2026, compelling building owners to prioritize energy efficiency and emissions reduction measures, according to a report from JLL.
By Nish Amarnath • July 25, 2024 -
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IHG unveils low carbon program, targets energy efficiency in hotels
As part of the pilot, each hotel will come with amenities such as fully electric kitchens and high-efficiency heat pumps for heating and generating hot water, the hospitality company says.
By Zoya Mirza • July 24, 2024 -
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OpinionEnergy storage systems can lower costs for building operators, even as average electricity prices rise
The return on investment for installing thermal energy storage systems is moving closer to between three and five years, with buildings joining programs like demand response, Nostromo Energy’s CEO says.
By Yoram Ashery • July 24, 2024 -
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Measurabl’s upgraded platform aims to help owners, operators reach net-zero emissions
New tools will allow users to automate internal and external reporting to global frameworks, help plan capital expenditures for decarbonization projects and align with sustainability targets, the company says.
By Nish Amarnath • July 23, 2024 -
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How cities are using Biden’s $4.3B climate pollution reduction grants
The grants “put local governments in the driver’s seat to develop climate solutions,” a federal official said. The projects that are being funded will include emissions reduction efforts in commercial buildings, per the EPA
By Ysabelle Kempe • July 23, 2024 -
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600+ NYC facilities pledge to cut energy use as part of expanded demand response program
The city plans to additionally install over 1,150 real-time meters in city buildings to help manage electricity use, the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services says.
By Nish Amarnath • July 22, 2024 -
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17 emerging sustainable building technologies to be evaluated by GSA, DOE
The $9.6 million effort spans technologies for building envelopes, HVAC systems, on-site renewables, and occupant comfort and building health, the U.S. General Services Administration said.
By Nish Amarnath • July 19, 2024 -
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New York wants tall commercial, multifamily buildings to test low-carbon heating retrofits
Gov. Kathy Hochul called on real estate owners to offer demonstration opportunities for the seven finalists in a $10 million competition for proposed heating and distribution systems.
By Nish Amarnath • July 18, 2024 -
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AWS, Google, Meta, Microsoft, others push for digital infrastructure emissions transparency
Suppliers' widespread adoption of environmental product certificates will help data center operators calculate the impact of their scope 3 emissions, a climate accord governing body said.
By Lamar Johnson • July 18, 2024 -
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Schneider Electric upgrades cloud-based energy management platform
The enhancements include an automation feature that provides building operators with real-time calculations of renewable energy coverage against consumption data, a company executive says.
By Nish Amarnath • July 17, 2024 -
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JLL integrates IBM software into sustainability program management
By leveraging the IBM Envizi ESG Suite, JLL aims to help commercial real estate clients overcome challenges with managing data across their portfolios and adhering to ESG reporting requirements, it says.
By Nish Amarnath • July 16, 2024 -
Amazon leans into on-site renewables, building management systems, alternative fuels to lower emissions
In addition to making energy efficiency upgrades at its facilities, the company says it plans to invest in nuclear energy to power its data centers.
By Joe Burns • July 15, 2024 -
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.
By Joe Burns • July 12, 2024 -
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Cushman & Wakefield, Catalyze partner to increase renewable energy installations
Expanding the use of solar and energy storage technology at U.S. commercial and industrial facilities can reduce emissions and save money, the companies say.
By Nish Amarnath • July 12, 2024 -
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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.
By Joe Burns • July 11, 2024 -
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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.
By Lamar Johnson • July 11, 2024 -
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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.
By Lamar Johnson • July 10, 2024 -
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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.
By Nish Amarnath • July 10, 2024 -
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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.
By Robert Walton • July 9, 2024 -
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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.
By Joe Burns • July 8, 2024 -
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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.
By Nish Amarnath • July 8, 2024 -
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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.
By Brian Martucci • Updated July 5, 2024 -
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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.
By Joe Burns • July 2, 2024 -
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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.
By Nish Amarnath • July 2, 2024
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