Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Lower energy costs of the building. Reduce stormwater run-off. GBB members can reduce stormwater runoff, improve air quality, and lower cooling costs as a result of improved insulation and get credit for it in their EcoAssessment and GBB certification.” – Tom Permatteo, Founder & CEO of Green Business Bureau.

Stormwater 148

Stormwater Sustainability Cooling Soil 148

Energy Central

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

These types of projects promote environmentally friendly solutions to current problems, and the funding supports rain gardens, stormwater parks, Perhaps that’s because of the significant amount of funding now available for projects that fall into this category.

Stormwater 59

Stormwater 59

Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

is bringing sustainability into the built environment through living roofs and living walls, structures that use plant power to lower building energy use, reduce stormwater runoff, improve air quality and encourage biodiversity. “Connecting the Living and the Built Environment” Ginkgo Sustainability Inc.

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Stormwater Health Waste 148

GreenTechMedia

MARCH 10, 2020

As California policymakers strengthen the state’s climate and clean energy targets, billions of dollars are being invested to transition to zero-emission cargo-handling equipment at major ports. Real estate on the port is valuable and space to install distributed energy resources such as solar PV panels and batteries is scarce.

Demand 197

Demand Energy Energy Batteries 197

Grist

MARCH 27, 2024

But climate control represents a particularly bedeviling problem, since more energy use contributes to climate change, which in turn causes greater temperature extremes that necessitate even more energy use to maintain a controlled indoor environment (sometimes known as the “doom loop” of AC ).

Climate change 98

Climate change Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring 98

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Lower energy costs of the building. Reduce stormwater run-off. GBB members can reduce stormwater runoff, improve air quality, and lower cooling costs as a result of improved insulation and get credit for it in their EcoAssessment and GBB certification.” – Tom Permatteo, Founder & CEO of Green Business Bureau.

Stormwater 78

Stormwater Sustainability Cooling Soil 78

AGreenLiving

MARCH 26, 2021

Built with prefabricated construction and energy-efficient technologies, the building will adhere to Zhuhai’s “sponge city” initiative for responsible stormwater management and is expected to achieve two stars within China’s Green Building Evaluation Standard. Waste heat recovery systems will also help reduce water usage.

Building Energy Monitoring 36

Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor Stormwater 36

GreenBiz

MARCH 11, 2021

In 2018, Orlando became the first city in Florida to pass legislation that requires public disclosure of energy and water efficiency in buildings , and an ambitious goal of transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy city-wide by 2050. One organization that is near and dear to my heart is Ideas For Us , a U.N.

Resilience 409

Resilience Sustainability Smart Cities Stormwater 409

Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Biophilic design is about regenerating human energy through integrating nature into the built environment. . A living roof helps reduce stormwater runoff, purifies air, creates biodiversity, among other benefits. Credit: Ginkgo Sustainability. Biophilic Design Applications. Credit: Ginkgo Sustainability. References: [1] Fromm, E.

Sustainability 146

Sustainability Stormwater Health Ethics 146

AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Louis Park, Minnesota that blends energy efficiency, environmental education and beautiful architecture. Designed by multidisciplinary design firm HGA, the center not only serves as a teaching tool about Minnesotan flora and fauna but also as a beacon of sustainable architecture with its net-zero energy design. Sieger via HGA.

Stormwater 36

Stormwater Energy Energy Fashion 36

GreenBiz

MARCH 30, 2021

Forest Service estimates that trees reduce the energy consumption needed to cool homes in the U.S. Urban trees don’t just store carbon, they reduce stormwater, they improve air, they provide energy savings in terms of heating and cooling. by more than 7 percent. There’s no asset value to the trees; only an expense item."

Health 543

Health Organic Stormwater Cooling 543

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

With sustainability at the forefront of business models, companies can operate sustainably while still allowing reduced carbon emissions and pollution, enhanced energy and resource efficiency, and conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services. GREEN COMPANIES TO RECOGNIZE. Ginkgo Sustainability Inc.

Innovation 148

Innovation Sustainability Carbon-negative Stormwater 148

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

A project that planted 734 trees created total savings of $56,693 per year through energy savings, air quality and rain interception for the city. . But as is the case with renewable energy credits, there are worries that carbon credits could give businesses the same license-to-pollute mentality. McPherson sees it differently. .

Health 473

Health Carbon Stormwater Logging 473

AGreenLiving

APRIL 14, 2020

Private college-prep high school Sonoma Academy has elevated its reputation for sustainability with its newly achieved LEED Platinum certification for the Janet Durgin Guild & Commons building, an award-winning student and education center that champions a net-zero energy approach. WRNS Studio Images via WRNS Studio. Read more here:Â .

Stormwater 36

Stormwater Education Cooling Demand 36

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This technology can transform raw sewage and stormwater runoff into grey water that can be used for watering parks, golf courses, and can even be used in agriculture. Their systems are especially useful to municipal customers for wastewater treatment applications to produce useful grey water from raw sewage and stormwater runoff.

Stormwater 78

Stormwater Waste Waste Methane 78

Greenability Magazine

MAY 19, 2020

Is your Kansas City neighborhood working on a community garden, recycling project, energy efficiency, repurposing vacant lots or other Earth-friendly projects? Past winners have worked to reduce waste, air pollution, stormwater runoff, energy costs and transportation costs.

Stormwater 52

Stormwater Recycling Recycling Waste 52

Greenability Magazine

JULY 28, 2020

Civic leaders throughout the metro area are working on climate issues and have created free videos for the public on topics ranging from energy to food waste. Engineering about retro-commissioning projects that have reduced energy emissions and saved companies on their energy costs. Watch it here. Watch it here. Watch it here.

Stormwater 52

Stormwater Waste Waste Transportation 52

Greenability Magazine

APRIL 13, 2021

From Kansas City, there are many free, mostly virtual events that range from climate solutions to renewable energy, composting, recycling and an outdoor children’s puppet show. Renewable Energy Programs & Incentives , Renew Missouri. How to Go Solar the Right Way , Heartland Renewable Energy Society. Sunday, April 18.

Earth Day 99

Earth Day Resilience Organic Stormwater 99

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The stormwater overflow tank. Up to that point, operators had not only had to contend with inadequate energy efficiency, but the blocking of pumps and nozzles of water jets by solids such as sand, twigs or fibres, which were swept along with the water. For more information visit www.homa-pumpen.de , www.vgnastaetten.de

Stormwater 246

Stormwater Cooling Organic Energy 246

CleanTech San Diego

OCTOBER 7, 2022

emissions from building energy use and fleet vehicles), is on a trajectory to meet international Net Zero emission targets through implementation of its carbon management plan, has offset its remaining direct carbon emissions, and has effectively partnered with tenants responsible for Scope 3 emissions at the airport. .

Carbon 52

Carbon Stormwater Carbon-neutral Aviation 52

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2022

A transformative experience, it fuelled a passion for nature-based treatment systems as viable alternatives to energy and capital-intensive centralised plants, reinforcing his belief that ecological engineering is essential in creating a sustainable and regenerative future.

Recycling 245

Recycling Recycling Construction Building Energy Monitoring 245

AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Impressively, the project has also been engineered to be future-ready and sustainable with solar panels that generate more energy than the building consumes as well as a responsible stormwater management plan that captures rainwater runoff. Original post: Energy-neutral House of Eemnes is a sustainable culture house.

Sustainability 28

Sustainability Stormwater Energy Energy 28

Grist

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

To better understand exactly how mangroves can grow in the ocean yet pump freshwater up to their leaves, engineers constructed what they’re dubbing “synthetic mangroves ”, pressure-driven devices that can draw freshwater out of the saltiest seas — and have the potential to help manage stormwater in cities.

Stormwater 144

Stormwater Fashion Climate change Resilience 144

AGreenLiving

JULY 2, 2020

Boston-based architecture firm Kennedy & Violich Architecture has flipped the script for energy-intensive greenhouses with the net-zero energy Global Flora, a sustainable botanical facility for Wellesley College in Massachusetts. The greenhouse also includes stormwater retention tanks. Original post:Â .

Stormwater 28

Stormwater Energy Energy Geothermal power 28

Elemental Excelerator

MARCH 7, 2022

Think of us as a nonprofit VC: First the investor part: We invest $300,000 (for growth strategy development) or $600,000 (for project deployment) to companies across six systems – water, food and agriculture, nature-based solutions, energy, mobility, and the circular economy. Optimize stormwater and flood management. Zero Carbon.

Stormwater 98

Stormwater Resilience Smart Cities Startups 98

AGreenLiving

JUNE 1, 2020

Seattle-based design firm Weber Thompson has completed construction on Watershed, a mixed-use development that aggressively reduces its energy and water usage compared to conventional construction of the same size. Our goal is to inspire, through design, a stronger connection to place, community, and the environment around us.”

Building Energy Monitoring 28

Building Energy Monitoring Polyphase Energy Monitor Stormwater Energy Monitor 28

Green Roof Technology

JULY 10, 2018

Since 1991 the Waste to Energy Power Plant in Stuttgart, Germany utilizes solid "old school" living green technology that the building almost visually disappears from the street level. greenroofs #greenwall #biophylilla #stormwater #greenrooftechnology #greeninfrastructure #greencurtain #optigreen. Green Roofs and Green Walls.

Stormwater 40

Stormwater Waste Waste Resilience 40

AGreenLiving

APRIL 9, 2021

Energy efficiency, Japanese design and an emphasis on low site impact are combined at DOJO Saigon, a new light-filled judo training hall in Ho Chi Minh City. Completed this year, the DOJO Saigon is an extension of an existing villa that houses new changing rooms, office space and co-working areas for judo practitioners.

Stormwater 36

Stormwater Cooling Sustainability Energy 36

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In addition, the sector’s journey to net zero carbon in England and Wales by 2030, while it should ultimately drive down energy costs, will still be complex – bringing together a range of technologies and initiatives, along with cultural and behavioural changes. That comes on top of the £5.2

Energy Monitor 147

Energy Monitor Technology Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 147

AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Even more impressive is its use of circular design principles and energy-neutral operations thanks to an airtight envelope, energy-efficient systems and solar panels. A water management system also ensures responsible stormwater practices. cepezed Photography by Lucas van der Wee via cepezed.

Building Energy Monitoring 28

Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor Sustainability 28

Green Technology

MARCH 20, 2023

Participants will learn about an innovative technical assistance network model that is designed to pair school districts with the technical services they need for green facilities projects such as waste diversion, stormwater management, and EV charging stations.

Resilience 52

Resilience Education Stormwater HVAC 52

AGreenLiving

MAY 25, 2020

Near Sherbrooke, Quebec, Montreal-based ARCHITEM Wolff Shapiro Kuskowski has recently completed the Mitchell Family House, a new and energy-efficient student housing complex for the Bishop’s College School. The V-shaped building is organized into two wings that converge at a common central core.

Geothermal power 28

Geothermal power Carbon Stormwater Organic 28

AGreenLiving

APRIL 22, 2021

A sustainable design approach was also applied to the buildings’ operations, which are optimized for energy efficiency. Energy modeling informed the designs of both Peavy Hall and the AWP lab to optimize energy efficiency. tons) of carbon dioxide. The planting palette around the structures consists entirely of native species.

Building Energy Monitoring 28

Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor Stormwater 28

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 9, 2022

The firms identified so far are as follows: • 3Rwater (US) (category: stormwater management): 3Rwater’s Follow the Drop mobile application and platform collects stormwater metrics, including rainfall data and the location of drainage devices, and uses advanced analytics to calculate drainage area and quantify stormwater runoff.

Innovation 246

Innovation Stormwater Technology Waste 246

AGreenLiving

AUGUST 14, 2020

billion project champions energy-efficient and resource-saving design, from its diversion of nearly 90% of the project’s construction waste from landfills to the installation of double-glazed, low-E windows throughout. The Hub sits on a 31,200-square-foot landscaped site specially engineered for responsible stormwater management practices.

Innovation 36

Innovation Stormwater HVAC Recycling 36

AGreenLiving

MAY 20, 2020

Completed by Snøhetta for $135 million in 2019, the new LEED Gold-targeted Charles Library is not only a beacon of energy-efficient design, but also integrates a diversity of collaborative and social learning spaces that are typically left out of traditional research libraries. Snøhetta Images © Michael Grimm.

Stormwater 28

Stormwater Sustainability Energy Energy 28

Grist

JULY 18, 2019

Other flood-prone metros are, essentially, making room for excess water: Chicago has built more than 100 “Green Alleys” — permeable pavement that allows stormwater to filter through and drain into the ground. People can also take individual precautions when it’s really coming down outside.

Stormwater 108

Stormwater Climate change Global warming Soil 108