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A World Economic Forum and PwC report sets out a host of energy efficiency actions it claims are 'doable today, at attractive returns with no need for new technology.'
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Plus, eight ways to make sure that retrofit programs are as comprehensive as possible for customers.
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'Electrify everything' is a defining goal in campaigns to rebuild infrastructure around clean fuels. What's the resistance?
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The owners spent two years tightening building envelopes, replacing heating and cooling systems, and installing rooftop solar panels. Now, they hope to replicate the success elsewhere.
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As a major consumer of single-use plastic, the construction industry could help to drastically reduce waste by using less and, instead, reusing and recycling more.
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By integrating energy efficiency, distributed energy generation technologies and demand flexibility into its buildings, the federal government can help to advance the state of the art.
by John Matson
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Instead of wishful recycling, design and construction firms should starve bad suppliers.
by Sara Kingman
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Power consumption has dipped in offices, but not as much as you might think. Here's how to change that.
by Sarah Golden
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A stricter rule, currently under review, could strengthen energy efficiency requirements for new residential and commercial structures.
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For the sector to play its part means adopting aggressive energy efficiency, zero-carbon and grid-interactive strategies, especially for existing structures.
by Seth Coan
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Our most popular stories of 2019 covered everything from single use-plastic to the built environment.
by Holly Secon
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They're a win-win for building owners, utilities and society at large. Plus, there are ways for everyone to get involved.
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And three residential policies can promote economic development, improve health and reduce carbon emissions.
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Plus, why Republican Bob Inglis, a former representative for South Carolina, has made it his mission to educate conservatives about the economics of climate change.
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The nation’s capital just passed aggressive, practical legislation to green its buildings. Your city could be next.
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Carbon Lighthouse and Redaptive make small fixes to buildings that bring big cuts in power use.
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The bank's Innovation Incubator has a secret weapon: a national laboratory.
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The 'ecodistrict' project required cooperation from the city, architects and a corporate neighbor.
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Promised energy savings in buildings don't deliver. The problem is inept modeling systems that fail to capture how buildings really work.
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Green leases, like one held by TD Bank, reduce office building energy consumption, save costs and create competitive advantage for building owners.
by Kelly Vaughn
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It's a virtuous circle: Clear policies encourage investments, and investor interest encourages government action
by Eric Mackres
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Investing in the energy performance of China's new buildings can slash 1.2 billion tons of carbon emissions by 2030. Here's how the U.S. can share the suite life.
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Market forces are stronger than ever in recognizing and capturing the opportunities around climate-responsible architecture design practices.
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On this week: Holmes Hummel on taking the energy revolution to the utilities of the heartland. Can the conservative case for climate action thwart the Trumpocalpse?
by Joel Makower
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With Washington becoming more hostile to climate action, the nation’s mayors are volunteering to fill the climate leadership vacuum.
by Rhea Suh