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Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas

The Pro Builder

Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas qpurcell Mon, 05/15/2023 - 09:49 Building net zero, carbon neutral homes means going all-electric and getting rid of natural gas entirely—right? We can leverage a reliable, affordable system that’s already in place,” she says.

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DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize

The Pro Builder

DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize qpurcell Tue, 05/02/2023 - 09:20 Today, the U.S. In Phase 2, the finalists will evaluate the market and commercial viability of their solutions and demonstrate their innovations in testbeds, realistic settings, or existing buildings. Aris Hydronics Aris Hydronics, Inc.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

Additionally, retrofitting the pond to provide higher quality water treatment helps the county comply with the municipal separate storm sewer system permit and contributes to restoring the Chesapeake Bay. Impact : Lubber Run flows through the wetland on its way to Four Mile Run.

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A Look Into Microgrids—What They Are and How They Work

The Pro Builder

Department of Energy estimates there were more than 450 operational microgrids in the U.S. as states begin to offer funds and incentives for power-resiliency projects, The New York Times reports. as states begin to offer funds and incentives for power-resiliency projects, The New York Times reports.

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SHARC Energy Announces 2022 Year End Financial Results

Civil + Structural Engineer

SHARC International Systems Inc. CSE: SHRC) (FSE: IWIA) (OTCQB: INTWF) (“SHARC Energy” or the “Company”) announces it has filed financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022. SHARC Energy foresees Gross margins will improve in 2023 to YE 2021 levels.

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RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC material now made with 50% less CO2

Civil + Structural Engineer

Woburn, Massachusetts (April 2023) – As an industry leader committed to sustainability, RHEINZINK introduces RHEINZINK-prePATINA® ECO ZINC architectural zinc products. Effective February 2023, only certified reduced-carbon zinc is used to produce RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC products.

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

BDC Network

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.