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Cushman & Wakefield, Catalyze partner to increase renewable energy installations
Expanding the use of solar and energy storage technology at U.S. commercial and industrial facilities can reduce emissions and save money, the companies say.
By Nish Amarnath • July 12, 2024 -
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Google cuts on-site carbon emissions but struggles to contain data center electricity use
Despite implementing demand response programs, electrification efforts and power purchase agreements, AI’s computational requirements have led to increases in the company’s emissions.
By Joe Burns • July 11, 2024 -
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Labor Department, challengers argue over ESG rule’s tiebreaker standard post-Chevron
A lawyer representing the Labor Department said he believes “the logic of the District Court’s opinion would produce the same result” under the Loper Bright ruling.
By Lamar Johnson • July 11, 2024 -
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Labor Department’s ESG rule trial serves as litmus test for Chevron decision
A lower court’s dismissal of a challenge to the rule cited the now-overturned Chevron doctrine, though the agency believes the rule will survive.
By Lamar Johnson • July 10, 2024 -
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Daikin Applied touts HVAC system efficiency in freezing temps with new heat pumps
The electric heat pumps feature low-GWP refrigerant, inverter compressors and other changes which enhance the systems’ performance in subzero temperatures, the company says.
By Nish Amarnath • July 10, 2024 -
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‘There’s been a ton of progress’ on energy efficiency this year. Next up: court cases and an election
2024 has been a banner year for energy efficiency so far, particularly with a slate of new appliance standards finalized by the U.S. Department of Energy. But a court case and upcoming election could stall progress, say experts.
By Robert Walton • July 9, 2024 -
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Canada Infrastructure Bank invests $100M in deep energy retrofits across aging buildings
GDI Integrated Facility Services will channel the loan toward implementing measures that are expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions in each building by at least 30% annually.
By Joe Burns • July 8, 2024 -
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With thermal energy tech, Emerson College aims to decarbonize 100% of its heating
The higher education institution will integrate eSteam into its building management systems without requiring upgrades, retrofits or additional investments, says an exec at Vicinity Energy, which developed the technology.
By Nish Amarnath • July 8, 2024 -
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SolarEdge platform aims to be ‘single source of truth’ for building energy management
The cloud-based energy optimization platform for commercial and industrial applications manages energy production and utilization across photovoltaic, energy storage, EV charging and HVAC systems.
By Brian Martucci • Updated July 5, 2024 -
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ASHRAE establishes Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization
The center will track emerging issues and trends, provide reliable technical information and coordinate joint initiatives, ASHRAE says.
By Joe Burns • July 2, 2024 -
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Henry Ford Health aims for net-zero emissions with Central Energy Hub
The healthcare organization says it plans to provide its new Detroit facilities with electric heating and cooling through a hot and chilled water pump system as part of a $2.2 billion campus expansion.
By Nish Amarnath • July 2, 2024 -
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Wendy’s inks deal with solar company to cut restaurant emissions
The collaboration with Ampion Renewable Energy will help provide renewable electricity to local utility grids and decrease restaurants’ reliance on fossil fuels.
By Zoya Mirza • June 28, 2024 -
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T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods parent company to adopt Kode Labs’ energy management system in the US
The off-price retailer’s move to integrate its U.S. building management systems into a single, centralized platform comes as it mulls the prospect of adding more than 100 U.S. stores this year.
By Nish Amarnath • June 27, 2024 -
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Budderfly expands energy savings portfolio with water conservation technologies
The company says it plans to roll out its new water-saving solutions to more than 200 new and existing customer sites, with more deployments planned for the rest of the year.
By Brian Martucci • Updated June 28, 2024 -
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Grid limitations are the biggest barrier to commercial EV charger deployment, survey finds
Of the EV charging developers and operators Xendee surveyed, 75% say they struggle with electric grid constraints.
By Emma Penrod • June 26, 2024 -
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Q&AHFOs are the best replacement for HFC refrigerants, Honeywell Advanced Materials’ president says
Hydrofluoroolefins have a lower global warming potential than earlier refrigerants and foaming agents, Jeff Dormo says, and they’re at the heart of Honeywell’s innovations in this space.
By Nish Amarnath • June 26, 2024 -
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US airports invest in tech for enhanced traveler experience, sustainability
With upgrades ranging from building management systems to smart restrooms, airports are working to streamline operations, predict passenger needs, optimize energy use and cut carbon emissions.
By Nish Amarnath • June 26, 2024 -
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Jupiter generative AI tool aims to strengthen climate risk predictions for businesses
The addition to Jupiter’s ClimateScore Global analytics tool can help building operators understand climate impacts on building costs, enabling them to protect their facilities from disruptions, the company’s CEO says.
By Nish Amarnath • June 24, 2024 -
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Data center, AI load growth could threaten grid reliability: Conference Board
Although AI tools could enable more efficient electricity generation, storage, transmission and use, near-term AI demand could slow the energy transition, a report says.
By Brian Martucci • June 20, 2024 -
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Honeywell launches plug load management solution to cut US energy waste
The Connected Power system can monitor, manage and automate outlets, reducing wasted energy on “left-plugged-in” idle appliances, the company says.
By Joe Burns • June 20, 2024 -
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New leaders at USGBC to propel green building initiatives
The move to hire John Law as director of technical development and Paul Mathew as a senior fellow will drive sustainable urban planning and building decarbonization efforts as part of its strategic plan, the organization says.
By Nish Amarnath • June 18, 2024 -
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How can more companies use 24/7 clean energy? Hourly matching is ‘not the hard part,’ analysts say
Despite the availability of technology to match emissions with energy generation on an hourly basis, insufficient data and renewable generation pose real barriers, decarbonization leaders say.
By Emma Penrod • June 17, 2024 -
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CBRE partners with Climate X to help property owners tackle climate change
The agreement will help clients calculate climate-related risks and return on investments for retrofits or acquisitions that can boost resiliency, the real estate services firm says.
By Joe Burns • June 14, 2024 -
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Q&ABudderfly’s CEO on accelerating clean technology adoption in commercial buildings
Al Subbloie discusses the slow adoption of ground-source heat pumps and highlights the benefits of outsourcing energy management and using software to boost efficiency and cut carbon emissions.
By Nish Amarnath • June 12, 2024 -
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Geothermal system is a US first
The networked, utility-owned system in the pilot could replace fossil fuel for heating and cooling across 36 buildings, including five commercial buildings.
By Ysabelle Kempe • June 10, 2024
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