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Why Pumps Are Critical Resources for Renewable Energy Applications

Civil + Structural Engineer

That’s the number of people employed in renewable energy worldwide as of 2023. These statistics from Renewable Energy World emphasize an important trend toward renewable energy sources. Finish Thompson pumps play a vital role in maintaining system integrity in a variety of sustainable applications.

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Construction Begins on Largest U.S. Transit Depot Microgrid Powered by Renewable Energy

Civil + Structural Engineer

Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operation Center; first on the East Coast to produce on-site green hydrogen energy. Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operation Center (EMTOC) that will feature electric bus charging and on-site green hydrogen production powered by solar and battery energy storage.

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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. Construction guidelines are evolving, and contractors are increasingly required to use concrete, steel, glass and asphalt materials with lower carbon footprints than the industry average.

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New Bobcat Fleet for Renewable Energy and Drainage Projects

Plant & Civil Engineer

PSR Turnkey Solutions Ltdhas purchased new Bobcat mini-excavators and a new Bobcat compact track loader for use on the company’s renewable energy and drainage projects across the UK. The new Bobcat equipment has already been employed in contracts as far apart as Scotland and west London. The new machines comprise a Bobcat E19 1.9

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Sustainability and the Port of Virginia

Civil + Structural Engineer

This milestone aims to eliminate the port’s carbon footprint through various green initiatives, including the transition to renewable energy sources, the electrification of port operations, and infrastructure modernization. Clean Energy Utilization : The port invests in wind and solar power to supply its energy needs.

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McCarthy Begins Construction of Four New Solar Projects in Texas and Arizona with 200 New Registered Apprenticeships, Targeting Inflation Reduction Act Compliance

Civil + Structural Engineer

The firm’s established apprenticeship program is recruiting and training workers in solar construction nationally and achieving IRA requirements on its newest projects in the southwest PHOENIX – McCarthy Building Companies Inc. Energy Information Administration (EIA) says ‘by the end of 2024, the U.S.

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Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? System Performance Depends on It

The Pro Builder

But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out.