Tag: Renewable Energy
College Achieves Carbon Neutrality Seven Years Ahead Of Goal
Catawba College in North Carolina is the 13th in the nation and first certified institution in the Southeast to reach Net Zero.
Solar, Energy Efficiency Project To Save College $100K Per Year
Through a partnership with Ameresco, St. John’s College Santa Fe will receive renewable and energy efficiency upgrades designed to save over $100,000 annually.
How Large Buildings Can Fuel The EV Revolution
It's critical that large facilities and buildings do their part to enable more affordable and greener charging of electric vehicles.
Rooftop Solar Installation Illuminates Young Minds
In Virginia, the Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Department's new solar education facility sparks children’s interest in renewable energy.
Los Angeles Luxury Retail District Earns LEED Platinum
Westfield Topanga was repurposed from a former department store space once occupied by Sears. Plus, February's free USGBC course.
ASHRAE Shares New Energy Efficiency Standard
There are major additions appearing for the first time in a minimum-efficiency U.S. model energy standard or code.
How Past Innovations In Sustainability Impact The Future Of Facilities
Facility managers can reflect on past trends and breakthroughs in sustainability to see how they will help shape the future of facilities.
Facility Executive: October 2022 Issue
The October 2022 issue focuses on sustainability and renewable energy trends, plus indoor air quality, mass notifications, and more.
Bucknell University Completes Solar Project
The solar array will supply up to 7% of Bucknell's electricity and will bring the university closer to its carbon neutrality goal.
First Zero-Energy Cruise Terminal Opens
The Royal Caribbean Group’s zero-energy cruise terminal is on track to earn LEED Gold and will be fully solar-powered.
PepsiCo Building Most Sustainable U.S. Manufacturing Facility
The 1.2M SF PepsiCo facility, which will create more than 250 new jobs in Colorado, is scheduled to open at the Denver High Point development district in 2023.
NBI Releases Decarbonization Code For Existing Buildings
New Buildings Institute's Existing Building Decarbonization Code is a guide to reducing carbon emissions, as well as meeting climate action, public health, and equity goals.
DOE Energy Earthshot Aims To Cut Geothermal Power Costs
The Department of Energy’s fourth energy Earthshot plans to slash the cost of enhanced geothermal systems by 90% by 2035.
Soltage Completes 2.7 MW Community Solar Project
The project will supply renewable energy local solar subscribers under the Illinois community solar program.
How Life Science Companies Can Commit To Carbon Neutrality
See some of the initial considerations facility managers have during zero carbon projects in life sciences facilities.
Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022 Proposes Energy-Saving Investments In Buildings
A compromise to President Biden’s Build Back Better, the new act would make historic energy-saving investments in buildings, industry, and transportation.
Mitsubishi Power To Automate Green Hydrogen Facility
Its new integrated control and safety platform from Emerson will optimize the facility and supports reliable, clean power generation.
MassArt Completes Energy, Water Efficiency Project
New equipment and control systems installed by Ameresco are expected to save the Massachusetts College Of Arts And Design up to $436,385 per year.
Prioritizing Renewable Energy In Real Estate Development
A new report from Urban Land Institute covers the environmental, financial, and community benefits of renewable energy.
Easing The Pathway Towards A Net-Zero Energy School
Opened in 2021, Fales Elementary in Westborough, MA is projected to generate 11.6% more on-site energy annually than required to operate the all-electric school.
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