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The business opportunity to convert building sector waste into valuable resources promises hundreds of billions of net profit gains.
by James Ball
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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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An Inflation Reduction Act program is directly funding state and local climate action and could provide an end-run around legislative inertia and hostility on climate, advocates hope.
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Solar panels have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years, but they contain valuable metals, including silver and copper. With a surge of expired panels expected soon, companies are emerging that seek to recycle the reusable materials and keep the panels out of landfills.
by Jon Hurdle
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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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From recycling to materials reuse to circular design, these strategies can create valuable and profitable opportunities, too.
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Where can we significantly reduce GHG emissions? Where do we get the best GHG reduction bang for our buck?
by David Jaber
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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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The current design makes blades difficult to recycle, but innovators are experimenting with ways to repurpose them for things such as playgrounds or to make them from different materials that can be reused at end of life.
by Sarah Golden
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No major technology shift has been introduced in the steel industry. But to get to net-zero emissions, new tech is fundamentally required — and fast.
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The challenge stems from laws and regulations that fail to encourage energy efficiency programs from helping households or businesses make necessary upgrades.
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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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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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Innovative state-level policies can ensure safe and distributed energy for low- and moderate-income households.
by Robert Klee
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And three residential policies can promote economic development, improve health and reduce carbon emissions.
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Over the past year, participation nearly doubled in the tech giant’s groundbreaking program to encourage usage of solar and wind.
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How come we tend to look at the implications of one end-of-life action but not others?
by Lise Laurin
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When electrifying everything, make sure it's efficient.
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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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Adding musical motivation is one of the tactics.