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DOER Issues an Updated Stretch Code – Are Net-Zero Energy Buildings Really Coming Soon?

Energy and Cleantech Council

Massachusetts will soon see significant updates to the energy codes that govern the construction and alteration of buildings throughout the Commonwealth. In short, the new regulations unquestionably set the Commonwealth on a course to electrify new construction and squeeze carbon emissions out of new buildings.

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'Building the business case': Corporate giants issue call for zero emission shipping contracts

Business Green

Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance issue formal Request for Proposal from suppliers that can provide zero emission shipping services

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Could indoor air quality become part of the post coronavirus playbook?

GreenBiz

Here is what we also know about hospital buildings and the way they are designed: Ventilation is an important aspect for the design of medical facilities, embraced to prevent the spread of airborne disease. For the sake of this discussion, we will focus on commercial buildings because ventilation systems in residences can vary widely.

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Why Plastic Waste is a C Suite Issue

GreenBiz

Why Plastic Waste is a C Suite Issue. Why is plastic waste a c-suite issue, and how can corporate leaders have a positive impact on plastic waste reduction, while potentially benefiting their businesses? Plastic waste reduction is not only an environmental issue. It is an economic one.

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Maine rolls out $5 million in green bond series for resilient and sustainable buildings

Impact Alpha

Editor’s note: ImpactAlpha has partnered with HIP Investor to highlight upcoming bond issues with social and/or environmental significance. The post Maine rolls out $5 million in green bond series for resilient and sustainable buildings appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Disclaimer: Nothing in this post or on.

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Corporate sustainability leadership during a pandemic

GreenBiz

While environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity and water pollution dominate the list of issues that experts say are the most urgent — these are all considered more urgent than they were in 2019 — the perceived urgency of social issues is also on the rise.

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New York Issues Final Siting Permit for Brookside Solar

Solar Industry

The New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) has issued a final siting permit for Brookside Solar to develop, design, construct, operate, maintain and decommission a 100 MW solar energy facility in Franklin County. “New New York is taking yet another step forward in building a clean economy,” says N.Y. Kathy Hochul. “By