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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.
Community solar programs for low income residents part of plan.
As car ownership rates drop, excess parking seems more wasteful.
Professional associations and building standards organizations join forces.
Contractor pays $250,000 in back wages in Dept. of Labor enforcement action.
Of all the impacts of global climate change, it’s extreme heat that kills more Americans each year than any other weather-related event.
The ambitious redevelopment proposal for a former Ford automotive plant creates tension.
Renters in many U.S. cities have come to expect green features in apartments that they rent, with an eye toward energy efficiency and healthy indoor air.
They already far exceed global average.
Off-site solar, and mechanical/electrical system savings aid the achievement.
Government doing little to verify self-reported project data.
