Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:00:19 +0000
A recent report in Nature not only highlighted the need for greening the building blocks of our civilization, but also made some strong suggestions for how to do so. “Cement and steel are essential ingredients of buildings, cars, dams, bridges and skyscrapers. But these industries are among the dirtiest on the planet. Production of cement […]
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 14:00:03 +0000
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Technologies Office (BTO) has issued a request for information (RFI) to gather responses from the public that will inform the program development and execution of Section 40511 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This provision makes $225 million available over the next five years to state agencies and partnerships to help drive the […]
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 03:57:37 +0000
Anti-EV crusaders like to claim that EVs will never be suitable for drivers who need to cover long distances. If you wanted to make that argument, you might cite the vast expanses of the Australian Outback as Exhibit A — and some locals might reply, “You’ve got it arse about, you drongo!” Mr. Hunter Murray, […]
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:40:58 +0000
A legion of busy, buzzing robot helpers could transform energy-sucking buildings into planet-saving showpieces.
Credit to Author: Joe Wachunas| Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:28:59 +0000
My sister is in the process of building a house in Ohio, and I’ve been having conversations with her about how to make it green. She and my brother-in-law both consider me to be eco-crazed (arguably rightly so given the climactic and political stakes) and so tend to raise eyebrows when I make one of […]
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:10:37 +0000
The energy efficient heat pump clothes dryer is finally ready for its closeup.
Credit to Author: RMI| Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2022 01:00:31 +0000
Whole-Home Retrofits: This article is part of RMI’s “Funding Our Future: Investing for Climate Impact” series, in which we discuss how we are informing the federal government about how federal infrastructure funds should be spent to help tackle climate change. Decarbonizing the US building stock must start by ensuring that low-income residents have easy access […]
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:30:22 +0000
The clean energy industry requires significant collaboration among government, industry, and key stakeholders. In 2021, the Connecticut clean energy economy was a leader nationwide and continues to be a significant source of jobs.
Credit to Author: RMI| Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:40:47 +0000
The Maryland Building Energy Transition Plan highlights a shift toward efficient, electric heating and a 60–95 percent reduction in natural gas use.
Credit to Author: RMI| Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2022 03:15:22 +0000
Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has brought instability, violence, and human tragedy on a massive scale, with effects rippling across the continent and globally. Beyond the immediate security impacts and the devastating toll on human welfare, the crisis has also shaken up the energy sector. One-fourth of Europe’s energy comes from natural gas, nearly 40 percent of which is imported from Russia. As European countries take swift action to de-risk their gas supply and ramp up alternative sources, the alternatives they choose will have significant climate implications.