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Green Upgrade Calculator Brings Clarity to Energy Efficiency

The Pro Builder

Green Upgrade Calculator Brings Clarity to Energy Efficiency csweeney Wed, 05/15/2024 - 13:15 The tool can be used by home contractors, energy advisors, and decarbonization analysts Energy professionals can now provide clear answers to homeowner questions about environmentally friendly solutions.

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Adair County Awarded Preserve Missouri 2024 Project of the Year Project with Veregy

Civil + Structural Engineer

However, these structures must also meet present-day needs, necessitating upgrades aligned with modern technology, building codes, and energy requirements. renovation project integrated energy-efficient systems into the 126-year-old courthouse structure, reducing energy consumption while maintaining the building’s historical integrity.

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5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

For the past 14 years, an overarching objective of The New American Home (TNAH) program has been to achieve superior levels of energy and water savings, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort without sacrificing aesthetics or livability—or making the home’s occupants expend too much effort in maintaining that high performance.

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Celebrating the successful completion of Caltrain’s electrification

Civil + Structural Engineer

This ambitious project — aimed at electrifying the Caltrain service from San Francisco Caltrain Station at 4th and King to the Tamien Caltrain Station in San Jose — represents a significant improvement in service efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. When did the Caltrain Electrification Project begin?

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Will Summer Bring Energy Efficiency Challenges This Year?

Construction Daily News

Many construction industry professionals are anticipating 2024 climate change and how it will affect the sector. Energy efficiency challenges have persisted throughout the last year. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reveals a one-in-three chance that 2024 will be even warmer.

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The Impact of Policy on Residential Electrification

The Pro Builder

The Impact of Policy on Residential Electrification csweeney Mon, 05/20/2024 - 13:19 Study shows significant variation in states’ use of electricity Nearly one-fifth of the nation’s carbon dioxide emissions come from the residential sector, and with that, many are reconsidering ways to reduce emissions.

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Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. The work will also strengthen the port’s operational efficiency and capacity while prioritizing energy and water efficiency by incorporating renewable and fossil fuel-free options.