Sustainability: Page 21

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    ProSentry partners with Senet to put smart building tech into action

    The collaboration aims to help operators incorporate low-cost building monitoring applications into Senet’s cloud-based connectivity and IoT service platform.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    JLL GPT brings conversation-based generative AI to commercial facilities managers

    The firm says the technology will provide building operators more efficient access to space utilization and portfolio optimization insights.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from Facilities Dive

    Top 5 stories from Facilities Dive

    By Facilities Dive staff
  • Increased system visibility and data-driven decision-making facilitate effective resource management and optimal energy savings.
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    Redaptive’s new ESG platform may boost utility savings by up to 15%

    Redaptive One aims to slash 50% of data gathering time and reporting costs via smart meters.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Federal government lags behind in facilities upgrades, maintenance

    Performing much-needed repairs and upgrading public spaces is key to retaining talent amid increasing return-to-office mandates, a JLL report says.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    ASHRAE invites comments on energy-efficient building equipment, lighting allowance addenda

    The changes include a new rating mandate for fin-and-tube coils and exhaust energy recovery heat exchangers.

    By • July 31, 2023
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    These 5 cities aim to cool down by scaling up ‘smart surfaces’ in coming years

    A Baltimore analysis showed that cool roofs, green roofs, porous pavement, tree cover and similar investments could provide value of more than 10 times their cost.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • July 28, 2023
  • The preventable wastage of about 30% of energy used in commercial buildings represents a loss of $57 billion a year, according to data from the U.S. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
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    Inovues, QEA Tech partnership aims to recoup over 50% of energy lost through building envelopes

    The deal is expected to help commercial building owners reduce energy consumption and slash greenhouse gas emissions.

    By • July 27, 2023
  • Mechanical insulation could generate returns on investment anywhere between six months and two years.
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    Bipartisan legislation eyes mechanical insulation for energy efficiency

    The Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2023 seeks to cut emissions, save on costs and bolster safety measures in two years or less. 

    By • July 27, 2023
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    Utah, Louisiana building code measures seek to build climate change resilience

    The measures in both states follow a spate of forest fires.

    By • July 25, 2023
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    Energy-efficient buildings save lives during extreme weather events: Department of Energy

    Meeting or exceeding current codes can improve habitability by up to 140% during extreme heat events, a report found.

    By • July 25, 2023
  • Aeroseal intends to channel its funds and its partnership with PEG to boost building energy efficiency and tackle the pervasive issue of leaky air ducts in new and existing buildings.
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    Climate tech startup Aeroseal nets $67M

    The company said the funding, led by Climate Investment and Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, will be used to seal leaky air ducts in about 260,000 buildings per year by 2026.

    By • July 24, 2023
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    New York completes state’s largest rooftop solar project atop Medline distribution center

    Governor Hochul says the 7.2-megawatt community solar project is expected to power over 1,600 homes and reduce energy costs for both Medline and local residents.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    HVAC manufacturer Modine adds high-efficiency heating and cooling systems to K-12 portfolio

    The new product line, slated to merge into the company’s distribution network, aims to help facilities managers install cost-efficient air systems.

    By • July 21, 2023
  • Envizi's single-platform interface is designed to streamline reporting processes and consolidate ESG data to boost sustainability, profitability, and operational efficiencies.
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    Digital Realty picks IBM software to elevate ESG performance

    IBM’s ESG suite is expected to accelerate sustainability goals through refined tracking, monitoring, analysis and reporting.

    By • July 20, 2023
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    Feds award $2M to Penn College for workforce development

    The college will match the investment, creating a $4 million budget for initiatives such as construction to add capacity for worker training programs.

    By Megan Ruggles • July 19, 2023
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    Oregon plans to install 500,000 new heat pumps by 2030. Who’s going to do the work?

    The state plans to provide developers, builders, contractors and technicians with technical training to install energy-efficient appliances.

    By Kavya Balaraman • July 19, 2023
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    Johnson Controls buys FM:Systems to expand digital building capabilities

    The $455 million acquisition is expected to strengthen Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue platform and ramp up its net-zero building capabilities with workplace management software.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    Department of Energy awards ASHRAE $2.85M building code training grant

    The initiative is expected to save four partner states more than $18.5 million by providing officials training to boost compliance with building energy codes.

    By • July 17, 2023
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    JPMorgan transforms 27-year-old Polaris facility in Ohio into a smart building

    The 2-million-square-foot building’s renovations involved installing almost 40,000 rooftop and carport solar modules, and will help achieve a 40% decarbonization target by 2030.

    By • July 17, 2023
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    DOE awards $90M for greener building energy codes

    The Energy Department says modernizing energy codes is one of the most cost-effective routes to improved energy efficiency in buildings and increased resilience to climate risk.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • July 17, 2023
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    Poppy releases air tracer system to help buildings meet new ASHRAE standard

    The company’s BreatheScore Certify product measures the effectiveness of building ventilation within 20 minutes and provides data on compliance with ASHRAE Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols.

    By • July 14, 2023
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    Northampton mulls adoption of energy efficient opt-in stretch code

    The Massachusetts city is weighing the pros and cons of embracing a specialized stretch energy code to dissuade fossil fuel use in new building construction.

    By • July 13, 2023
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    Fidelity Building Services snaps up ESC to meet sustainability demand

    The acquisition will become part of Fidelity Energy & Sustainability, guiding its foray into the thriving New England energy market.

    By • July 13, 2023
  • New building codes targeting net-zero and climate goals are placing substantial strain on facilities managers whose roles have traditionally focused on keeping buildings safe and secure.
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    Financial woes prompt resistance to building code updates

    Misgivings about expenses are fueling dissent against new building codes, which seek to aggressively curb emissions and fossil fuel consumption.

    By • July 12, 2023
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    GSA selects nZero to track carbon emissions across its federal building portfolio

    The company will provide real-time carbon management and accounting to help the federal government test novel and historical sustainability-focused building technologies.

    By • July 12, 2023