Giant Heat Pump Takes Over Entire Danish Town
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:00:59 +0000
Large or small, heat pumps are a key pathway for rapid decarbonization.
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How Can A Former Military Base & Superfund Site Move Toward Sustainability?
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:35:00 +0000
A lead local conservationist says rethinking the use of the former Otis Air Force Base provides a generational opportunity to solve a series of difficult economic and environmental challenges.
Clean Condo Life: EV Charging Is A Process & An Inevitability
Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:03:42 +0000
Stratas without charging have units that sell for a bit less than stratas that have it
One Million LED Lightbulbs Saves South Africa’s Shoprite Group $17.5 Million In Electricity Costs
Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:35:47 +0000
South Africa’s Shoprite Group is expanding its key environmental programs as part of its sustainability strategy. One of the major components of this strategy is the accelerated rollout of solar PV at its supermarkets and distribution centers, as well as the replacement of old lighting infrastructure with new LED lightbulbs. Shoprite operates in 11 African […]
Should Elon Musk’s Construction Projects Rise Above Minimum Local Regs? Texas Neighbors Say “Yes!”
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 02:22:39 +0000
Tesla is weathering a barrage of complaints from critics and regulators who say Musk is moving too fast. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has analyzed several alleged violations against the company’s building sites.
We Expect A Lot From Our Buildings — How Do International Codes Assure Sustainability?
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Mon, 29 May 2023 20:35:14 +0000
Today, society faces 3 major challenges in the built environment: ensuring building safety, improving sustainability, and addressing our affordable housing crisis.
Central Heat Pump Water Heaters Are A Crucial Technology To Decarbonize Multi-Family & Commercial Buildings
Credit to Author: Joe Wachunas| Date: Fri, 26 May 2023 22:35:49 +0000
Water heating uses a lot of energy, and consequently costs a lot of money and creates a lot of pollution. The heat pump water heater is the silver bullet to these water heating problems. It’s efficient, saves money, reduces or eliminates air pollution, and it delivers hot water with faster first hour ratings than electric […]
Co-Living Startup Surfbreak Is Opening 2nd Location As Slow Tourism Industry Gains Momentum
Credit to Author: Scott Cooney| Date: Thu, 25 May 2023 16:35:54 +0000
I’ve written about co-living before, and I knew it wouldn’t be the last time. Co-living encapsulates community and sustainability in one, two of my favorite subjects I could rattle on about all day every day. And by “encapsulate,” I mean it literally makes a physical manifestation of them. The concept is simple — create a […]
3 US Funding Pools Every Industrial Project Developer Should Know About
Credit to Author: RMI| Date: Sat, 20 May 2023 15:33:18 +0000
A primer on public loan guarantees, grants, and tax credits for US clean industrial projects.
Tesla Full Self Driving (Beta) — 1st Notable Improvement In 1½ Years
Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 20 May 2023 04:50:32 +0000
The Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) suite is a bit of an enigma. I’ve had it for 1½ years, and since long before I’ve had it, I’ve seen some people with the software suite raving about how amazing it is. Indeed, that the car is somewhat able to drive anywhere is a major technical feat. […]