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The city of Rochester, Minn., home of the famed Mayo Clinic, is going big on geothermal networks. The city is constructing Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) that consist of ambient pipe loops connecting multiple buildings and delivering thermal heating and cooling energy via water-source heat pumps.
Zurich Soft Robotics says Solskin can reduce building energy consumption by up to 80% while producing up to 40% more electricity than comparable façade systems.
The General Services Administration and the U.S. Department of Energy have selected 17 innovative building technologies to evaluate in real-world settings throughout GSA’s real estate portfolio.
The commercial building sector continues to be under financial pressure as foreclosures nationwide increased 48% in June compared to June 2023, according to ATTOM, a real estate data analysis firm.
Includes automatic shut offs for buildings of all sizes.
Can be combined with virtual net-metering software and tax-enabled financing.
Mixed-use tower would rise 21 stories high.
Opposed by real estate and trade groups, plan could generate $1 billion in next decade.
Streamlined process intended to improve efficiency, reduce hassle for bidders.
More diversity needed to keep pace with demand for workers.
Emphasizes human health and integrative building design.
Educate and lead clients to more sustainable choices, says LEED fellow.
Agency fully funded for first nine months of 2019.
Potential for serious harm is real, say researchers.
