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Solar energy surge: Clean power transforms local community

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy EDP Renewables North America LLC Lone Valley EDP Renewables North America, a renewable energy developer, recently unveiled its plans for Sandrini I and II Solar Energy Park (Sandrini I and II) in Kern County, Calif. The two-phase solar energy park includes the 200 megawatts (MW) Sandrini I and 100 MW Sandrini II.

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Trane & NIU Launch Energy Program for Sustainable Future”

CCR Magazine

Trane by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, announces that energy-saving infrastructure upgrades are underway at the Northern Illinois University (NIU) campus in DeKalb, Ill. As a result of these improvements, NIU is projected to achieve over a 26% reduction in energy consumption and an 11% reduction in emissions.

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Building a Better World on the Procore Platform | Sustainability Spotlight

Procore

The organization has been recognized as the winner of the Energy Globe Award and Global Water Award. It also lessens the demand for the production of new products, which reduces energy output and carbon emissions associated with material production. In 2021, it was a finalist in Fast Company’s World-Changing Ideas Awards.

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Rockfon launches Rockcycle for end-of-life ceiling tiles

CCR Magazine

The material can then be fed back into the production cycle, conserving resources and minimizing waste. As part of its sustainability initiatives, ROCKWOOL Group plans to offer recycling services for its products in 30 countries by 2030. and Canada.

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5 things developers should know about mass timber

BDC Network

climate summit in 2019, Gensler co-CEO Diane Hoskins introduced the Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3), our firmwide commitment to carbon neutrality in our work and operations by 2030. Structural materials such as steel and concrete account for most greenhouse gas emissions due to energy intensive manufacturing processes.

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Five Well Established Eco-Villages Around the World

Natural Building

All of these communities share a few common elements, such as locally grown and managed food sources, renewable energy and waste treatment systems on the property, shared spaces and resources, community gatherings, or shared businesses. Some ecovillages also run educational programs for residents and visitors.

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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. Conservation and smart design strategies will only get buildings so far.