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White House targets 61-66% GHG reductions by 2035
“Broad participation in the development, implementation, and evaluation of emissions reduction measures will play an important role in reaching the target,” the White House stated.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Nostromo Energy receives $305M conditional commitment from DOE for thermal energy storage system
If finalized, the loan will support up to 193 IceBrick installations in commercial buildings across California, scaling the ice-based system’s integration with virtual power plants, the company says.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Mojave works to scale its dehumidification-driven commercial AC technology
The company is currently working with the DOE to pilot and test its system, which uses techniques the agency says will result in “exceptional energy efficiency,” in air conditioning.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Intersect Power, Google, TPG partner on up to $20B renewable energy push for data centers
Intersect Power will develop “powered land” that allows Google-anchored data centers to run most of the time on carbon-free electricity produced nearby, its founder and CEO said.
By Brian Martucci • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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HVAC coating boosts energy efficiency in 36 Verizon urban data centers, saving $1.28M annually
The coating, which is applied to HVAC condenser coils, could save these data centers an additional $16 million over the next decade, Ener.co says.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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California to ease enforcement action on climate rules for first year of reporting
The California Air Resources Board said it would “not take enforcement action” on companies subject to Senate Bill 253 for incomplete reporting during the first reporting cycle due 2026.
By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Trane, Northern Illinois University partner for energy infrastructure improvements
The upgrades, which include LED lighting, EV charging stations and solar photovoltaic installations, can cut greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption by 11% and over 26%, respectively, Trane Technologies says.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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92% of large NYC buildings meet 2024 carbon emission limits: report
Site energy use in buildings over 25,000 square feet dropped for the fifth year in a row, with 50% of office buildings set to meet Local Law 97’s stricter 2030 targets, the Urban Green Council says.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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New York state authority, union partner on energy efficiency worker training
The effort will help train apprentice, pre-apprentice and journey worker glaziers in energy-efficient building envelope technologies, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority said.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Canadian buildings lack a strong business case for decarbonization: report
To advance low-carbon or zero-carbon buildings, the Canadian Green Building Council and its coauthors make 10 recommendations that include boosting capital access and extending a clean tech tax credit.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 11, 2024 -
CBRE’s climate transition strategy targets supply chain, efficiency actions
Measures to decarbonize include working with clients and suppliers to reduce emissions, which would help decrease its large share of scope 3 emissions, the firm says.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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37 major stadiums in US, Europe face $800M in potential climate-related losses by 2050, study finds
U.S. venues face significantly higher hazard exposure risks, according to Climate X’s analysis, with three of the six most exposed venues in Florida.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Constellation New Energy wins nearly $120M contract for energy-saving measures at five federal facilities
The upgrades, which include building envelope enhancements and LED retrofits, are expected to save $2.2 million in annual utility costs, the U.S. General Services Administration said.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Schneider Electric tool helps hotels calculate building decarbonization ROI
Users can look at individual properties or an entire portfolio for cost estimates and compliance with local emissions laws. The company plans to roll the tool out for hotels “more widely” in 2025, an executive said.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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$8.2M upgrade at NYC health system facility expected to save over $400K in annual energy costs
The project at NYC Health + Hospitals’ Queens facility could slash roughly 1,500 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and 1.4 million kilowatt hours of electricity consumption annually, a city agency said.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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New York makes $10M available for building heating and cooling tech
HVAC manufacturers and building owners can apply for the funding to develop and demonstrate cold climate heat pumps, NYSERDA said.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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11 Boston-area institutions partner on renewable energy virtual power purchase agreements
Harvard, MIT and the Mass General Brigham health system anchor the Consortium for Climate Solutions, which will help develop renewable energy projects in Texas and North Dakota.
By Brian Martucci • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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AI could help cities tackle climate change, but only if it solves ‘real problems’: NYC climate chief
Poor building management and funding hurdles for decarbonization required by Local Law 97 are problems AI could potentially help address, Rohit Aggarwala said at Cornell Tech’s Urban Tech Summit last week.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Inflation Reduction Act changes “not a Day 1 priority” for Trump, Congress: Crux
Though a full repeal of the 2022 climate law is unlikely, a Republican-controlled legislature could repeal or phase out some of its individual provisions beginning next year, policy experts said.
By Brian Martucci • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Duke Energy, Electrada launch microgrid-integrated EV fleet charging hub
The charging hub can serve light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric fleet vehicles with 100% renewable energy from Duke’s integrated microgrid.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Building owners must implement retrofit, reuse strategies quickly to tackle obsolescence risks: JLL
With about $1.2 trillion needed globally to retrofit older office assets, building owners must address building age, design, regulatory pressure and locational factors to mitigate these risks, a report says.
By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Wells Fargo’s latest innovation cohort to focus on building decarbonization
Three startups were each awarded $250,000 to help tackle energy management and emission reduction efforts in buildings.
By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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What Trump’s energy picks could mean for commercial building sustainability
The nominations point to potential impacts on federal support for renewable energy, energy efficiency and other building decarbonization efforts.
By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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IRS finalizes direct pay rules, increasing access to IRA’s clean energy tax credits
Under the rules released Tuesday, direct-pay-eligible entities like local governments, public school districts, churches and hospitals can invest in clean energy projects more easily.
By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Solar, batteries to power electric fleet charging at Santa Clara University
The chargers will support the facilities department's more than 30 electric vehicles used for landscaping, recycling and custodial activities.
By Brian Martucci • Nov. 21, 2024
