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How the utilities industry is building a sustainable future

Smart Energy International

The energy and utilities industries play a significant role in carbon emissions. In the US, 25% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from electricity generation. This is not surprising, with coal and natural gas representing about 60% of electrical supply. Energy Transition for Sustainability. Have you read?

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Building Energy Performance Certificates: Explained

Business Green

Property Energy Professionals Association (PEPA) board member Professor Andrew Geens explains the two-part process underpinning EPC certification for buildings. Where prospective buyers or tenants want information about the building fabric and services, EPCs can be obtained on a voluntary basis.". EPCs: A two-part certificate?

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Aerial thermal imaging identifies leaky homes in Leeds

Envirotec Magazine

According to the Leeds Climate Commission, around a quarter of the city’s carbon footprint comes from the energy used to heat and power residential buildings. The technique, developed by Satellite Vu, can help identify the ‘leakiest’ buildings in a large area.

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China’s new frontier for VOC regulations

GreenBiz

Industries getting particular focus when it comes to VOC management in China include electronics, packaging and printing, pharmaceuticals, petrochemical, chemical, industrial coating, oil storage and transportation. First, industries that emit or consume large quantities of VOCs are prioritized. The 2018 Three ?

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MASAMI: Sustainable Haircare Products for Healthy Hair and a Happy Planet

Green Business Bureau

Since launching in February 2020, MASAMI’s mission has been to make clean, non-toxic beauty the standard for the industry. From their formulations and packaging to their go-to-market strategy, MASAMI is making efforts to instill sustainability throughout their operations.

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What makes Al Gore hopeful: Tech innovation, science-based targets and the racial 'awakening'

GreenBiz

A global coalition fronted by former Vice President Al Gore promises granular insights and data into those sources — down to individual power plants, ships or factories. I think that the rising generation is demanding a better future, and if they knew all that you have planned and underway in this industry, they would feel so good about it.

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National Infrastructure Commission asks 'where are the decarbonisation delivery plans'?

Business Green

Annual Monitoring Report adds to calls for government to deliver clearer delivery plans and more stable funding settlements for critical net zero infrastructure.