Sustainability: Page 23

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    3 ways manufacturers can save on energy costs

    As prices continue to rise, companies should evaluate which equipment and facilities spend the most and consider renewable alternatives.

    By Rebecca Heilweil • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Healthcare facilities teams grapple with capital constraints, decarbonization challenges

    Mounting pressures to slash emissions are throwing a wrench into efforts to secure funding for enhanced patient experience and care outcomes amid rising costs.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Leveraging energy efficiency to create asset value

    By optimizing building and systems efficiency, facilities managers can move beyond saving money to become value creators.  

    By Facilities Dive staff
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    Wint clinches $35M to meet water tracking, leak detection demand

    Climate change and damage costs have led to a strong demand for water management solutions across the real estate, construction and insurance industries. 

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Washington building codes lawsuit dropped by gas, building groups

    The litigation was an “aftershock” of a federal appeals court decision to overturn Berkeley, California’s first-in-the-nation ban on gas in new buildings, an Earthjustice senior attorney said. 

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Department of Energy earmarks $46M for building technology, retrofit practice research

    The agency will release funds for 29 projects across 15 states to curtail energy consumption in the sector.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    4 ways schools are rethinking building design

    From charging stations for electric vehicles to true-to-life CTE spaces, schools are transforming physically, school architecture experts say.

    By Kara Arundel • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Mayor Michelle Wu issues order to ban fossil fuels in Boston buildings

    The executive order prohibits fossil fuel use in new municipal buildings and renovations of existing city-owned structures as part of a larger push for carbon neutrality by 2050.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Jacobs tapped for 10-year renovation at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    The project aims to modernize a 50-year-old concourse, helping airport staff meet soaring demand and boost energy efficiency.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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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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    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
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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