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The ‘why’ and ‘how’ of carbon capture technology for buildings

Envirotec Magazine

Buildings and construction are responsible for 37% of the world’s CO2 emissions, so ambitious goals have been established to lower this figure during both construction and operation – the ultimate aim is to achieve carbon net zero buildings. Our system also delivers cost-reduction, employee well-being, and sustainability benefits.

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To make offices safe during COVID-19, buildings need a breath of fresh air

GreenBiz

But with more outdoor air, the energy to heat and cool that air also will increase. . They will need to start stepping up into a more visible role as employees demand a better understanding of their office’s maintenance systems. Experts hope the crisis is the opportunity to turn every construction project into a sustainable one. .

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A Home Buyer’s Guide to Green Homes

The Environmental Blog

Three popular options include solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal heating and cooling. Instead, it suggests that the home uses systems and products that perform better and require less energy, therefore lowering energy demand and air pollution. However, this does not mean that the home utilizes renewable energy, per se.

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Steps taken by Government of India in Promoting Energy Efficient Buildings

Econaur

With the current rate of urbanization and the subsequent increase in energy demand, energy efficiency in buildings has a significant role to play in contributing to energy security in developing countries. By improving the building envelope, passive solar strategies can be developed to improve comfort and reduce energy demands.

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Sustainable Facilities Forum – Education Program

Green Technology

the California Conservation Corps, Ferguson HVAC, Whitson Contracting and Management, Smart Rain, Veregy, MBTechnology, Constructive Systems Inc. All education sessions and showcase videos will be available on demand following the live Sustainable Facilities Forum on May 18th. and many more.

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Ice Energy, Thermal Storage Evangelist, Files for Bankruptcy

GreenTechMedia

As lithium-ion batteries proliferated for grid storage, a small contingent of entrepreneurs pitched an alternative technology: thermal storage, which pre-heats or -cools a building to cut electrical usage during expensive peak hours. megawatts of demand reduction for the grid. How exactly Ice Energy ran out of money is not yet clear.

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Steps taken by Government of India in Promoting Energy Efficient Buildings

Econaur

With the current rate of urbanization and the subsequent increase in energy demand, energy efficiency in buildings has a significant role to play in contributing to energy security in developing countries. By improving the building envelope, passive solar strategies can be developed to improve comfort and reduce energy demands.