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State, local building energy codes get makeovers with over $240M from US DOE
Many of the selected cities will use the funds to develop and implement building performance standards, which require existing buildings to cut their greenhouse gas emissions and energy use over time.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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First national U.S. green bank launches with IRA funding
The Coalition for Green Capital will mobilize capital for direct and indirect clean energy investments, funded by over $5 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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$66M available for energy efficiency projects in third round of DOE awards
Fifteen states and two U.S. territories are receiving funds for revolving loan programs facilitating energy efficiency audits, upgrades, retrofits and measures to enhance building comfort, the Department of Energy said.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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CBRE, Schneider Electric among first cohort chosen for cleantech initiative
The program will address barriers building owners face when implementing new decarbonization technology, such as performance uncertainty and integration challenges.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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What to know about BERDO, Boston’s building performance standards law
While many buildings already meet 2025 emissions limits, facility managers and owners should start planning now for how they’ll meet future requirements, city officials say.
By Joe Burns • Updated Aug. 29, 2024 -
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New York City releases Local Law 97 guide, updates to building categories
The first mandatory annual greenhouse gas emissions reports are due by May 1, 2025. Penalties for late filings start at $12,500 per month for a 25,000-square-foot building.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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6 sustainability trends impacting commercial properties: Cushman & Wakefield
The SEC’s final climate rule will require public companies to disclose their climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions, pending an ongoing legal review, per a report.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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GM Fort Wayne plant cuts natural gas use by 30%, wins DOE award
General Motors’ assembly plant captures waste heat from landfill gas-powered generators. The recovered heat can provide over 80% of the site’s building heating needs, the U.S. Department of Energy said.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Budderfly acquires tech for distributed energy resource management
The company says Sunverge Energy’s system allows it to create virtual power plants that can help improve customer site resiliency and add load flexibility to the grid.
By Joe Burns • Updated Aug. 13, 2024 -
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SEC defends its authority for climate disclosure rule in court
Against allegations of overreach and unconstitutionality, the agency argues the rule provides necessary and consistent climate data and is within its regulatory scope.
By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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GSA updates federal building standards in clean energy push
The latest P100 update, which applies to 300,000 federal buildings, mandates clean energy use in facilities, sets new benchmarks for efficiency and strengthens protections against unsafe labor practices.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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21 phase-1 winners selected for 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize
Sixteen winners will advance to the next phases, entering cooperative agreements with the U.S. Department of Energy and other entities to implement energy improvements, DOE said.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Thermal energy networks can slash water use in buildings, study shows
Eight of the 10 sites the Building Decarbonization Coalition reviewed showed annual water savings of 18% to 46%, or 3,000 to 18,000 gallons per cooling or heating ton, depending on system design and connected buildings.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Clean energy tax credits are tough. This new tool could help.
The free online navigator includes resources on EV charging infrastructure and clean energy projects eligible for elective pay.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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AI could halt energy use growth in US buildings: LBNL study
Combined with policy measures and low-carbon generation, building carbon emissions can decline over 90% by 2050 compared with business-as-usual scenarios, according to national lab researchers.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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GSA to source carbon-free power for federal facilities in Illinois
In a multiyear deal between the U.S. General Services Administration and Homefield Energy, 80% of buildings' energy will come from wind power.
By Nish Amarnath • July 31, 2024 -
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Deloitte partners with property management platform for decarbonization solution
Akila, which produces virtual copies of facilities for building management, will target both companies’ clients to help them reduce emissions and prepare for disclosures.
By Lamar Johnson • July 25, 2024 -
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US cities sharpen focus on building performance standards to meet net-zero goals
Over 40 cities will have these standards in place by 2026, compelling building owners to prioritize energy efficiency and emissions reduction measures, according to a report from JLL.
By Nish Amarnath • July 25, 2024 -
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IHG unveils low carbon program, targets energy efficiency in hotels
As part of the pilot, each hotel will come with amenities such as fully electric kitchens and high-efficiency heat pumps for heating and generating hot water, the hospitality company says.
By Zoya Mirza • July 24, 2024 -
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OpinionEnergy storage systems can lower costs for building operators, even as average electricity prices rise
The return on investment for installing thermal energy storage systems is moving closer to between three and five years, with buildings joining programs like demand response, Nostromo Energy’s CEO says.
By Yoram Ashery • July 24, 2024 -
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Measurabl’s upgraded platform aims to help owners, operators reach net-zero emissions
New tools will allow users to automate internal and external reporting to global frameworks, help plan capital expenditures for decarbonization projects and align with sustainability targets, the company says.
By Nish Amarnath • July 23, 2024 -
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How cities are using Biden’s $4.3B climate pollution reduction grants
The grants “put local governments in the driver’s seat to develop climate solutions,” a federal official said. The projects that are being funded will include emissions reduction efforts in commercial buildings, per the EPA
By Ysabelle Kempe • July 23, 2024 -
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600+ NYC facilities pledge to cut energy use as part of expanded demand response program
The city plans to additionally install over 1,150 real-time meters in city buildings to help manage electricity use, the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services says.
By Nish Amarnath • July 22, 2024 -
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17 emerging sustainable building technologies to be evaluated by GSA, DOE
The $9.6 million effort spans technologies for building envelopes, HVAC systems, on-site renewables, and occupant comfort and building health, the U.S. General Services Administration said.
By Nish Amarnath • July 19, 2024 -
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New York wants tall commercial, multifamily buildings to test low-carbon heating retrofits
Gov. Kathy Hochul called on real estate owners to offer demonstration opportunities for the seven finalists in a $10 million competition for proposed heating and distribution systems.
By Nish Amarnath • July 18, 2024
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