Sustainability: Page 20

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    Governors’ coalition plans to quadruple US heat pump installations by 2030

    A bipartisan coalition of 25 governors on Thursday committed to reach 20 million heat pump installations across their states by the end of the decade.

    By Robert Walton • Sept. 25, 2023
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    JLL’s division president discusses top healthcare facility concerns

    Facility managers deserve a place at the table in the earlier stages of planning renovations, construction, design, sustainability initiatives and more, says Alison Flynn Gaffney.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from Facilities Dive

    Top 5 stories from Facilities Dive

    By Facilities Dive staff
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    EnVerid’s compact ventilation module aims to cut up to 40% of HVAC energy use

    The HLR 100C maintains indoor air quality, saves energy and reduces the impact of outdoor pollutants, the company says, adding that designs for Daikin and Trane packaged rooftop units are available, with more to come.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Microgrids can meet building decarbonization and resiliency goals

    Building-scale renewable energy generation, storage and power transfer switches can help facilities managers reduce buildings’ dependence on the electric grid.

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
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    Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announces net-zero emissions plan

    The 12-point climate action road map outlines 42 measures to meet interim emissions goals by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Indoor air quality top of mind for operators, tenants

    Recent CDC and ASHRAE ventilation guidance updates, alongside COVID-related public health concerns, have led to a greater focus on building air quality.   

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Retrofits can cut office building emissions by up to 70%: Schneider Electric

    New research from the company says its digital building and power-management tools can slash up to 42% of operational carbon emissions, while eliminating fossil fuels can cut an additional 28%.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023
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    SEC Chair discusses delay in climate risk disclosure rule amid public concerns

    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler declined to estimate when the SEC will adopt a final regulation, but noted that rule revisions can take between 12 and 24 months. 

    By Jim Tyson • Sept. 18, 2023
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    NREL provides baseline data on building energy use, efficiency upgrade benefits

    The federal research center’s new End-Use Load Profiles dataset outlines possible shifts in buildings’ energy consumption under various “what-if” energy efficiency and electrification upgrade scenarios.

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
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    BrainBox AI, Trane Technologies partner on automated HVAC decarbonization controls

    The collaboration aims to combine building automation, weather information and occupancy information to reduce buildings’ carbon footprints.

    By • Sept. 15, 2023
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    Cortex unveils automation feature for its building decarbonization platform

    Cortex Push seeks to build on the 11% energy reductions the company has already made across its commercial real estate portfolio, a Cortex executive says. 

    By • Sept. 15, 2023
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    NYC emissions rule proposal offers leeway to building owners falling behind on net-zero compliance

    To qualify for the relief, building owners must submit a long-term decarbonization plan, along with their annual compliance report, detailing what kinds of emissions they expect to slash and how that work will be funded.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
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    Site Technologies secures $10M for property imaging, AI analysis

    Its drones, satellites and other property inspection technologies can help managers make building decisions more efficiently, the company says.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
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    California must ban gas in new buildings, local officials tell governor

    A letter 26 local government leaders sent to Gov. Newsom Friday pushes for the use of existing state authority to set "common-sense clean emission measures for buildings."

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 12, 2023
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    GSA officials doubtful of ability to meet 2045 sustainability goals

    U.S. General Service Administration officials are requesting for more regular upfront funding and resources beyond what has historically been available to meet federal sustainability goals.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023
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    Lumen Energy, with $11M in Series A funding, launches automated power purchase agreement software

    With its Auto PPA tool, building owners and operators can calculate costs and benefits of on-site solar and other clean energy systems to increase net operating income with zero upfront capital, the company says.

    By • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Joulea to develop air leakage visualizer system in Energy Department project

    The project, with $1.5 million in BENEFIT program funding, aims to improve building resiliency and efficiency by detecting leaks faster.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    University of Wisconsin expands solar across Stout campus facilities

    A recent 560-panel installation highlights ongoing efficiency upgrades taking place across the public university system.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Rolls-Royce Holdings names JLL as global facilities manager

    As part of a contract slated to begin in February, JLL will oversee operations across 44 sites in six countries.

    By • Sept. 5, 2023
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    SPX Flow’s beehives and compost programs highlight sustainability benefits

    The firm’s facility manager says tenant engagement has led to numerous sustainable initiatives and processes, which benefit employees and attract new organizations to the site.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
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    ICC’s climate resilience initiative expected to aid facilities managers with decarbonization

    The International Code Council said the capacity-building program aims to speed up emission reduction efforts by supporting the enforcement and implementation of building codes and energy codes.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
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    FM:Systems’ acquisition by Johnson Controls marries occupancy data with controls, former CEO says

    Kurt von Koch, who is now an executive at Johnson Controls, discusses the software’s office insights, the acquisition and the future of building management controls.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Value of indoor air quality improvements can help offset upgrade costs, keep buildings efficient

    As school starts and return-to-office mandates bring people indoors, lingering COVID-19 concerns and new ventilation requirements raise indoor air quality questions.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    FreeWire unveils tool to determine optimal EV charging locations

    The tool uses AI-based algorithms to analyze datasets and determine the optimal locations to place EV charging stations. 

    By Jessica Loder • Aug. 29, 2023
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    US airports undertake modernization efforts to improve safety and efficiency

    Recent renovation projects span runway rehabilitations, HVAC upgrades, LED lighting fixtures and additional amenities across a trio of East Coast airports.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023