Sustainability: Page 2

  • Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown unveiling the renamed Susan Fennel Sportscomplex.
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    Retrieved from City of Brampton on March 22, 2024
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    Johnson Controls starts net-zero retrofit pilot in Brampton, Ontario

    Carbon emissions reduction, lower utility costs and greater tenant comfort are goals of the pilot, the company says.

    By • March 22, 2024
  • A facade of a sustainable glass office building with a tree for reducing carbon dioxide.
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    ICC’s decision on 2024 energy conservation code draws criticism, debate

    The International Code Council, after receiving nine appeals, has voted to move provisions aimed at slashing greenhouse gas emissions from the main code to appendices.

    By • March 22, 2024
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  • The front of Watershed Public Charter School in Baltimore County, Maryland.
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    DOE unveils $180M for energy efficiency, air quality upgrades in K12 schools

    The 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize will provide school districts funding for new HVAC systems, building envelope and lighting projects, electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.

    By • Updated March 20, 2024
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    Federal appeals court pauses SEC climate rule implementation

    Liberty Energy and its co-filers, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, argued the SEC has “no clear authority” to require climate disclosures.

    By Lamar Johnson • March 20, 2024
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    DOE offers $425M to decarbonize manufacturing in energy communities

    The grants are designed to reduce manufacturing emissions at small and medium-sized plants in communities with economies that relied on the fossil fuels industry. 

    By • March 19, 2024
  • Electric vehicles at an EV charging station.
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    IHG makes EV charging available to all hotels in US and Canada

    The hotel group also created a best practices guide to charging installation and added a mobile app feature allowing guests to search for hotels with EV chargers.

    By Noelle Mateer • March 15, 2024
  • A technician uses a digital camera to inspect a heat exchanger.
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    Boosting HVAC efficiency with new technologies, additives

    Nanofluids offer quick, low-cost ways to improve performance without system upgrades or replacements, manufacturers say, with even newer innovations on the horizon.

    By • March 14, 2024
  • A worker uses digital tools for a factory.
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    How digitalization can help manufacturers reach sustainability goals

    In the wake of the SEC’s new climate disclosure rule, companies can use data tools and cloud-based solutions to better track emissions, experts say.

    By Michelle No • March 13, 2024
  • A rooftop solar installation against the backdrop of the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building in midtown Manhattan.
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    New York City bill would mandate solar panels on public buildings

    The legislation 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 • Updated March 12, 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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    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 • March 8, 2024
  • The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission seal hangs on the facade of its building.
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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
  • FreeWire Boost Power Pro with CCS and NACS connectors outside of its headquarters.
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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
  • The Fifth Line Business Park in Milton, Ontario in Canada.
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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 • March 7, 2024
  • The U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C.
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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 • 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 • 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 • March 1, 2024
  • Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler speaks during a hearing.
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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
  • The University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, Connecticut.
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    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 • Feb. 23, 2024