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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

BD+C

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Clearly, as an industry, we have a long way to go to help clients reach the net zero energy target.

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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

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This directly translates to building energy codes. In the United States, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) and International Code Council (ICC) primarily lead the efforts to develop energy codes, with help from the U.S. And, the result of this baseline?

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Uncover the Latest News on US 45 Ramp to I-41 to Close, Construction Permit Application, US-131 Construction is Set to End on Friday, and Ferrovial Won $1.2b Infrastructure Contracts

Construction Daily News

Natrium, a TerraPower and GE-Hitachi technology, is one of two competitively selected ARDP projects financed by the US Department of Energy. Natrium uses a 345 MWe sodium-cooled fast reactor with molten salt energy storage. The IET began operating in TerraPower’s Everett, Washington, site in October 2023.

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Location Focus: The Carolinas – Growth Climate Warms In The Carolinas

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Projects were required to address one or more goals of the South Carolina Innovation Plan. I’m excited to see the energy and impact that South Carolina’s startup community has created, and we hope to help continue that momentum through this new program,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. Proposals totaling more than $6.8

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NYSERDA Offers $36M To Cut Energy Costs

Business Facilities

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has made $36 million available through two new initiatives that aim to increase the energy efficiency of New York’s commercial buildings — including office towers, universities, hospitals and retail stores — which are some of the state’s biggest energy users.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

Business Facilities

This challenge will require a significant number of adults to enroll in educational programs, but it is a goal that has the full support of Iowa’s business community, educational system and governor’s office. Sustainable electricity is another example of Iowa’s forward-looking approach to meeting the needs of tomorrow.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.