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California Ports Turn to Microgrids for Energy Security, Demand Flexibility

GreenTechMedia

But it can also substantially increase electricity demand at ports. In response to California's electrification push, the state's largest ports, including San Diego, Los Angeles, and Long Beach, are turning to microgrids for energy security and demand flexibility. Long Beach’s unique mobile battery.

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California winery innovates with sustainable recycling creation

AGreenLiving

Covered with a photovoltaic roof, the Saxum Vineyard Equipment Barn is not only self-sufficient, but also champions environmentally friendly design principles that include material reuse , rainwater collection and responsible stormwater management practices.

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Climate Resilient Schools – SFF2023

Green Technology

Join this panel to learn how regional agencies in San Mateo County have designed partnership structures, network programs, and funding models that bring technical assistance for environmental action to schools, and how this innovative model can be adapted and taken to scale in other counties. Learning Objectives: 1. and many more.

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LEED Platinum Sonoma Academy building takes cues from Californias landscape

AGreenLiving

Designed by architectural firm WRNS Studio and built by Silicon Valley-based XL Construction, the low-carbon building is a powerhouse of sustainable systems including solar panels , a living roof and stormwater management.

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Modular Aquatecture panels can harvest rainwater from the sides of buildings

AGreenLiving

Developed with modern, urban settings in mind, the modular panels feature a compact profile and stainless steel construction with attractive perforations made for optimal rainwater collection. As the threat to earth’s natural resources rises exponentially, our ‘available-on-demand’ mentality needs to change,” the designer said.

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How to lay the foundation for net zero carbon building projects

Business Green

The forces mobilising behind this include C40 Cities, Architecture 2030, the World Resources Institute's (WRI) Zero Carbon for All initiative, the World Green Building Council's Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment and the Global Alliance for Building and Construction's Global Call. Defining net zero.

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Every region of the country is taking climate action. Here’s how.

Grist

This architectural feat, known as the latte stone , ended with Spanish colonization, but remains one of many examples of how Pacific peoples have innovated throughout history to adapt to their environments. With dam failures and overflows from combined sewer and stormwater systems common, there’s more work to do. Some go even further.