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Google sees CO2 batteries as large-scale way to store renewable energy
The batteries would provide data center backup power on a much larger scale than lithium-ion batteries do now, the company said.
By Robert Freedman • Jan. 20, 2026 -
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Extreme cold put heat pumps to the test — and they passed, Elephant Energy CEO says
Performance is tied to proper installation of the technology, which can be complex, D.R. Richardson says.
By Robert Freedman • Jan. 16, 2026 -
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GGP says it cut energy costs by 30% at Texas mall
The Woodlands Mall became the flagship site for the real estate giant’s peak demand reduction initiative, which helps it avoid utility demand charges during periods of high demand.
By Brian Martucci • Updated Jan. 16, 2026 -
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Illinois sets 3-GW energy storage target, requires utilities to develop virtual power plants
The law incentivizes new energy resources and expands help for businesses to lower their energy use, among other things.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 12, 2026 -
Honeywell to upgrade Fort Benning lighting, building controls
The modernization project will strengthen the military installation’s infrastructure and operational readiness while reducing power demand and energy waste, the U.S. Army says.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 7, 2026 -
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Federal agencies look to performance contracts as energy efficiency aid shrinks
Agencies are authorized by statute to use energy performance contracts to make efficiency upgrades with little up-front cost, the National Lab of the Rockies says.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 7, 2026 -
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Infrared sensing touted for preventing building leaks, heat loss
The technology offers a practical way to identify temperature anomalies and loss, researchers say
By Joe Burns • Jan. 5, 2026 -
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Where new 2026 recycling and waste laws are taking effect
Some laws in Illinois, New York and other states could impact how facilities manage certain types of waste.
By Megan Quinn • Jan. 5, 2026 -
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Home efficiency upgrades could offset data center loads while creating jobs: report
A report from AnnDyl shows significant potential benefits for local grids, employment and utility ratepayers when data center companies invest in residential energy efficiency.
By Brian Martucci • Dec. 23, 2025 -
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OpinionHow heat pumps are transforming high-performance facilities
The transition to heat pumps is underway across energy-intensive facilities like hospitals and airports, demonstrating that this technology is operationally feasible and economically sound.
By Ned Greene • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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Whole Foods to launch in-store food waste infrastructure
The specialty grocer will be the first to deploy Mill Industries’ automated, on-site food recycling technology.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 18, 2025 -
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DOE rescinds national definition of a zero-emissions building
The definition, which set discretionary standards for energy efficiency, on-site emissions and electricity consumption from clean energy sources, does not align with administration priorities, the agency said.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 12, 2025 -
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New York targets power sector carbon allowances in proposed climate regulations
The amendments would reduce the annual budget of CO2 allowances through 2037, including the number of voluntary renewable energy purchases.
By Diana DiGangi • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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Building performance standards offer opportunity to add value
Even if a jurisdiction isn’t yet requiring energy or emission reductions, many are planning to, so building operators should act now, an expert says.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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Amazon targets carbon emission cuts at grocery fulfillment centers
The e-commerce giant recorded a 15% reduction at three sites in a pilot deployment of Trane Technologies’ BrainBox AI tool, which it plans to deploy nationally.
By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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Heat pumps perform well in older buildings: German study
The findings support other analyses showing building owners can reduce energy consumption and cost by replacing inefficient HVAC systems with heat pumps.
By Brian Martucci • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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New York requires greenhouse gas emissions reporting from waste facilities
The rule would apply to facilities like landfills, incinerators and anaerobic digesters, as well as waste-to-energy facilities and fueling infrastructure. It comes as the federal government scales back its own reporting program.
By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 5, 2025 -
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Honeywell, Minnesota county partner to improve ice rink efficiency
A project in Ramsey County, Minnesota, will add refrigerant detection, replace HVAC systems and upgrade controls to help manage the challenges that come with ice rinks.
By Joe Burns • Nov. 26, 2025 -
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Smart permitting, phase-out of diesel generators could curb data center impacts
A look at what’s happening in California shows that even in an environmentally progressive state, unhealthy emissions and resource depletion is a problem needing a solution, an academic report says.
By Robert Freedman • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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University of Rhode Island to use geothermal system after test success
The university used a grant from its utility to drill a test well that showed a geothermal system could potentially cut heating and cooling costs in half or more.
By Joe Burns • Nov. 21, 2025 -
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300 Arko convenience stores to add solar energy
Apollo Power will handle engineering, procurement and construction of the project, valued at $53 million over several years.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 18, 2025 -
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TrackerThe 2026 map of building performance standards across the US
Stay updated on states and municipalities’ energy and emissions requirements, deadlines and noncompliance penalties for commercial and public properties.
By Joe Burns , Julia Himmel • Nov. 12, 2025 -
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CBRE pays $1.2B to expand data center, critical power system capabilities
The deal will help CBRE serve data centers, power and energy assets and other facilities requiring uninterrupted power, its building operating segment chief says.
By Joe Burns • Nov. 6, 2025 -
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Heineken leans on renewable energy-powered heat batteries to decarbonize brewery
The beermaker is using a solar and thermal storage system to cut down emissions generated by its brewery and malting plant near Lisbon, Portugal.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 5, 2025 -
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Heat pumps have bright future, expert says
Installation training remains a challenge — alongside pushback from the fossil fuel industry and old worries about cold-weather operation — but the future favors the technology, a professor says.
By Joe Burns • Nov. 3, 2025
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