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ASHRAE updates energy efficiency standard for existing buildings
The 2024 edition of Standard 100 contains new metrics for setting emissions targets and a “simple” compliance mechanism for energy efficient and low-emission buildings, it says.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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$104M for clean energy projects in 31 federal buildings announced by DOE
The selected projects are expected to save over $29 million in energy and water costs, generating an additional 27 megawatts of clean energy capacity, the U.S. Department of Energy says.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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TrendlineLeveraging energy efficiency to create asset value
By optimizing building and systems efficiency, facilities managers can move beyond saving money to become value creators.
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New York City healthcare network completes first solar panel installation
The 55-kW installation could provide electricity during power outages in addition to cutting emissions and offsetting energy costs, the city provider says.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Rhodium: US greenhouse gas emissions fell in 2023, despite economic growth
The buildings sector experienced the second-largest decline in emissions, registering a 4% drop, which the group attributed to a mild winter through 2023.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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BrainBox AI joins AWS Partner Network to push AI-driven building solutions
The company’s move precedes the release of its generative AI solution aimed at automating and streamlining facility operations for building operators.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Catalyst Power launches demand response products for New York businesses
The program creates incentives for customers to reduce electricity use when demand is at its highest, resulting in cost and emissions reductions, Catalyst says.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Honeywell to add Analog Devices technology to its building management systems
ADI’s technology will improve Honeywell BMS connectivity while using existing building wiring and increase the product’s flexibility, the companies said.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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6 facilities management trends to watch in 2024
Facilities managers are turning to technology and automation to help address commercial real estate challenges, including decarbonization, office space optimization and skilled labor shortages.
By Nish Amarnath , Joe Burns • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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4 more manufacturers advance in DOE’s cold climate heat pump challenge
Bosch, Daikin, Midea and Johnson Controls will join Lennox International, Carrier, Trane Technologies and Rheem in the next phase of the challenge.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Buildings can reduce energy intensity by up to 38%: report
Undertaking energy savings and energy efficiency measures by 2030 can garner up to $2 trillion in annual savings, according to a white paper by the World Economic Forum and PwC.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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$32M in school infrastructure grants awarded by US Education Department
Education departments in seven states and one U.S. territory received the grants. Inflation Reduction Act tax credits can also offset infrastructure upgrades, the Treasury Department notes.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Soluna touts 18% data center emissions reduction with Project Dorothy
If scaled across all data centers, the 18% emissions cut could lead to reductions of nearly 60 million tons of CO2 annually, according to an analysis by REsurety.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Biden administration seeks public input to define zero emissions for buildings
Feb. 5 is the deadline to submit information on Part 1 of the definition, which addresses operating emissions, including those from tenants.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Amazon to generate hydrogen on-site with Plug Power’s electrolyzer system
The hydrogen generated at Amazon’s Colorado fulfillment center will power forklift trucks and help lower emissions.
By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Virginia proposes data center energy efficiency requirements
A proposed bill would require facilities in the state to meet power usage effectiveness standards and procure carbon-free renewable energy to obtain tax exemption credits.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Federal court won’t reconsider decision to overturn Berkeley, California, natural gas ban
The decision led jurisdictions in the region to reconsider their own building electrification rules. If Berkeley wants to continue appealing the decision, the U.S. Supreme Court would be its next stop.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Emissions compliance period begins for NYC’s Local Law 97
Even though 89% of covered buildings are set to meet 2024 emissions targets, facilities managers must act promptly to achieve 2030 goals, experts say.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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Trends that will define facilities management in 2024: 12 predictions
Net-zero goals, AI-driven automation, predictive maintenance and office right-sizing are some of what industry participants expect in the new year.
By the Facilities Dive Team • Jan. 2, 2024 -
Legal threats to city, state natural gas bans in 2023: A timeline
Gas and building industry groups continue to battle gas ban rules that states and cities are passing to advance decarbonization efforts.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Jan. 2, 2024 -
Johnson Controls’ HVAC and controls segment drives North America sales
The firm said its building solutions business increased orders 6% since the first fiscal quarter of 2023, with its backlog growing 11% year over year to $8.4 billion.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 1, 2024 -
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DOE allocates $40M for energy audit training
The funds aim to help states upskill a workforce that will evaluate energy efficiency to help building owners save money and combat climate change.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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NYC releases second set of final rules for Local Law 97 implementation
The rules define what a good-faith effort to decarbonize is, create a framework for retroactive enforcement, limit the use of renewable energy credits and more.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 20, 2023 -
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Microgrids can drive resiliency, efficiency and profitability: JLL
As climate change risks and energy use accelerate, these systems can advance sustainability and electrification efforts, a recent report says.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 18, 2023 -
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Focus on building resilience rises rapidly among real estate managers: survey
ESG reporting also emerged as a concern, with 96% of facilities managers and real estate professionals saying they will collect ESG data in 2024, according to research firm Verdantix.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 18, 2023 -
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BWH Hotels to bring Tesla EV charging stations to North American properties
The partnership is the latest between a hotel company and EV charging provider as hotels increasingly seek to cater to eco-conscious guests.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 15, 2023
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