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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.
Report examines ventilation standards, calls for increased public awareness of issue.
Benefits most evident in industrial commercial areas.
Districts still have unmet needs, face high costs and outdated building infrastructure.
Rising seas demand big investment.
Old multi-family structures continue to provide badly needed homes in urban zones.
More than 4% savings for commercial buildings found for the updated code.
Multiple alternatives could replace or complement rack-mounted PV arrays.
Each signee commits to carbon neutrality in one or more high-rise buildings it owns.
Despite broad support, program’s budget has steadily declined in recent years.
Bill would move code compliance control from state to local boards.
