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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency

The Pro Builder

Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency ibush Sat, 04/29/2023 - 08:30 Residential buildings account for about 21% of energy use and 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. and approximately 1.6 Programs such as the U.S. How Are Home Builders Responding?

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Are Energy-Efficiency Advocates Asking for Too Much?

Construction Dive

What are the realistic chances that the new Alliance Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy (ACNEEP) plan for doubling U.S. energy productivity by 2030 will be implemented? Department of Energy (DOE); U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); U.S.

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Oregon mass timber athletic center exceeds energy efficiency requirements

Construction Specifier

The new mass timber athletic center at the Oregon Episcopal School (OES) in Portland utilizes a highly efficient envelope, passive cooling, and minimal mechanical conditioning to achieve an 82 percent reduction in energy use from the Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption (CBEC) baseline, with an energy use intensity (EUI) of 15 kBtu/sf/year.

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Five Trends, Five Years: Inside UK Manufacturing’s Path to 2030

CCR Magazine

After a challenging period dealing with Brexit, rising energy prices, international uncertainty and more, the next five years are set to be crucial for UK manufacturers. Expect investment in digital tech to be done in the name of efficiency.

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London office revamps rise to all-time high

Construction Enquirer

This increase has been driven by a need to reach the anticipated Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) regulations to achieve Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) B rating by 2030.

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UK housing retrofit bill could hit £118bn

The Construction Index

New research indicates that it will cost up to £118bn for UK homes to reach 2030 target energy efficiency standards. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation

The Pro Builder

EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation qpurcell Wed, 08/23/2023 - 09:54 The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) Academy has released a new training course for those interested in pursuing a Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation.