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JFK International Airport’s New Terminal One to host largest airport microgrid in US
The 12-megawatt microgrid comprises solar, fuel cells and battery energy storage that can power half of the terminal’s daily operations, airport and project officials said.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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EPA launches Spanish version of online energy benchmarking tool
Spanish-speaking building owners, facility managers and tenants can create a free and secure Portfolio Manager account in that language to track emissions and energy use, the agency says.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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JLL’s Scope 1, 2 emissions jump 16% across the Americas in 2023
The company has reduced these emissions by over 20% since its 2018 baseline and is still on track to meet its net-zero targets by 2030, according to its 2023 ESG performance report.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Minneapolis airport unveils plans for geothermal heating, rainwater harvesting in $263M expansion
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s Terminal 2 expansion effort will cut 56% of water utility use, 19% of overall heating and cooling energy demand and 62% of exterior lighting energy demand, the airport commission said.
By Brian Martucci • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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$38.8M earmarked for building decarbonization, energy efficiency, resilience research: DOE
The funding will support next-generation retrofits to improve the building envelope, lighting and HVAC systems, the U.S. Department of Energy said.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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SecureAire acquisition will drive energy-efficient air filtration, R-Zero says.
With filters that last two to three times longer, building owners can cut maintenance costs and material waste, boosting overall efficiency, R-Zero’s CEO said.
By Joe Burns • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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GM, EVgo plan 400 EV charging stations in metro areas
Many of the flagship stations will be located near amenities such as shopping, dining and coffee shops.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Businesses saved nearly $22B and cut emissions via Better Buildings Initiative, DOE says
Program partners have collectively cut their greenhouse gas emissions by 220 million metric tons since 2011, with over $37 billion extended for energy efficiency and renewable projects since then, per a progress report.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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DOE spurs new building energy codes with another $90M
This round of funding focuses in part on utility and data partnerships. There is a "big interplay" between meter data and building performance standards for existing buildings' energy use, an Energy Department official said.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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One Austin sports stadium’s zero waste solution: build a mini MRF
Texas Disposal Systems custom-built the materials recovery facility for a cramped space inside Q2 Stadium to help the facility divert 90% of waste and achieve a key zero waste building certification.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Comcast’s MachineQ targets high-usage sectors with IoT-based power monitoring
The smart energy management system can help operators link energy consumption and asset utilization data, aiding predictive maintenance and sustainability efforts, the company said.
By Joe Burns • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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2025 California energy code updates aim to drive heat pump adoption, save nearly $5B in energy costs
If approved, the new building energy efficiency standards are expected to drive 500,000 heat pump installations in the first three years, the California Energy Commission said.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Oklahoma State University medical campus to use Vicinity Energy district energy system
The system will reduce the need for routine inspections and ongoing maintenance of on-site heating and cooling equipment at the campus, Vicinity Energy’s CEO said.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 12, 2024 -
CBRE’s Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions drop 24% since 2019
Its scope 1 emissions rose almost 16% since 2022 due to increased mileage across its vehicle fleet, which it looks to fully electrify by 2035, according to CBRE’s 2023 corporate responsibility report.
By Joe Burns • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Cushman & Wakefield reports 43% drop in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019
The company’s efforts to slash emissions included upping its share of renewable energy, cutting energy use and taking on new and more efficient leased space, per the firm’s 2023 sustainability report.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Retrofits more effective in cutting operational, embodied carbon emissions than new builds: study
Extending building lifespans to over 70 years and reducing their size by 20% can cut carbon emissions by two-thirds, according to Notre Dame researchers who analyzed more than 1 million Chicago buildings.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Washington hopes to advance clean building standards implementation with nearly $8M DOE grant
The Building Efficiency and Clean Operations Network project aims to train at least 60 fellows to provide energy services to building owners and operators.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Neighborhood-scale building decarbonization pilot programs can start in California
The legislation, approved by the governor, allows natural gas utilities to pilot up to 30 projects statewide, instead of replacing old gas pipelines, so long as the projects are less expensive.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Updated Oct. 1, 2024 -
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DOE opens application window for sustainable schools training program
The Energy CLASS program seeks to train local educational agencies with training on funding and implementing energy management projects, the Energy Department says.
By Joe Burns • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Meta procures geothermal power for data centers
The agreement will provide Meta with up to 150 megawatts of renewable energy from Sage Geosystems’ installations.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Honeywell, Cisco integrate AI, real-time data on building energy efficiency, utilization
Adding Cisco Spaces data to Honeywell’s Forge Sustainability+ for Buildings will provide insights into HVAC, lighting and other building systems, the companies say.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Bringing energy optimization to mid-market hotels
Previously only available to luxury and full-service properties, Honeywell’s energy automation tech can now help hotel operators in select-service segments reduce their carbon footprint.
By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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How Boston University manages the disposal chaos of move-out season
Partnerships with Casella, Goodwill and Helpsy are part of ongoing efforts to rethink waste systems as the university’s physical footprint continues to grow.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Over $12M allocated for energy efficiency, clean energy projects in eighth round of DOE awards
The 35 grantees announced Wednesday will use the funds for projects that include conducting energy assessments and installing EV charging stations, the U.S. Department of Energy said.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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JLL calls for action on ESG reporting mandates, in-use emissions tracking, climate resilience
Despite a shift to more performance-based building requirements in New York and other locations, sustainability metrics continue to lag in less transparent markets, according to a report.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 29, 2024
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