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Sponsored: Our global climate crisis deepens on the need for cleaner, resilient versions of essential systems that keep business operational.
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The path to revitalize infrastructure as an engine of future economic growth must begin with a series of 'lighthouse projects' that prove viability.
by Micah Kotch
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$13 trillion: China's expected construction spending by 2030. Will some go to zero carbon buildings?
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National and local policies are fostering a building boom and intersecting with decarbonization goals.
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And three residential policies can promote economic development, improve health and reduce carbon emissions.
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How long homes can maintain the last comfortable temperature during extreme weather can make the difference between life and death.
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Decisive policies are critical for achieving climate goals in residential buildings.
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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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With Washington becoming more hostile to climate action, the nation’s mayors are volunteering to fill the climate leadership vacuum.
by Rhea Suh
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New report on the four half-day, invite-only working sessions with a spectrum of stakeholders focused on generating practical solutions to pressing challenges.
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Once you understand your energy consumption patterns, how do you act on them?
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Weather shocks like Hurricane Sandy have pushed real estate developers in major markets like New York City and Chicago to find new ways to pay for housing that can stand up to a volatile climate.
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From a real-time view into deforestation to an innovative approach to delivering fresh food while minimizing waste, here are sites to watch this year.
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McDonald's, AT&T and Jones Lang LaSalle have learned that to achieve energy priorities, engaging execs, employees and communities is key.
by Ellen Bell
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Watch some of the most forward-thinking entrepreneurs pitch market-changing ideas to improve energy in buildings, water usage in farms and car-sharing in cities.
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Many say the power grid is becoming less reliable. Proposed laws aim to bring thermal energy storage closer to home.
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Large commercial and residential buildings must report annual energy and water use, but aren't required to act on the results.
by Minot Frye
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A peek into the emerging role of cities 2.0 and how data, IT and new platforms continue to disrupt the markets for energy and transportation.
by Derek Top
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At our recent VERGE São Paulo event, leaders from IBM, GE and WWF <font color='#333333' face='Arial, Times New Roman, Times, sans-serif'><font>agreed that private sector collaboration is needed to help spur advancements in sustainable technology.</font></font>
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Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Siemens and IBM are among the vendors looking to gain ground in the smart building managed services market -- expected to reach $1.1 billion by 2020.
by Derek Top
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As a handful of Japanese automakers offer market solutions allowing electric batteries to lend backup power to homes, the future of comprehensive vehicle-to-grid technologies remains years off.
by Adam Aston
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Microgrids are energy efficient, improve power reliability and lower energy costs.
by Jim Sinopoli
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At VERGE London, speakers discussed how the convergence of energy, information, transportation and building technologies is impacting cars, buildings, cities, energy and more. Check out the Twitter chatter from attendees during the event.
by Jennifer Kho
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During the kickoff of the VERGE conference, leaders from the public and private sector discussed how cities are the place where otherwise-invisible technologies become visible, with great impacts.
by Adam Aston
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The value of convergence is not lost on sustainability professionals. How can they help others understand the concept and accelerate sustainability efforts? That's a key theme at VERGE DC.
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As it invests $1 billion in energy-efficiency retrofits, the U.S. Department of Defense is working to figure out how to incorporate new technologies it hasn't used. Meanwhile, Google has been evaluating the materials that go into its office furniture, equipment and supplies to make healthier and greener choices.