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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.
Rising costs, supply-chain woes, and cancellations threaten outlook.
Local governments lose influence on creating new energy efficiency rules.
Would apply to appliance, equipment efficiency and reduce water use.
Tax hikes for beach replenishment offer temporary solution.
Firm aims to reach goal on all designs by 2030.
Segregated neighborhoods and car-centric cities may not adapt to the European model.
Strategy uses more targeted approach to invest in low-income areas.
Existing stations will not be allowed to add more pumps.
Rising materials costs and supply shortages threaten economic recovery, housing starts.
Proposed Bay State mandate modeled on California’s.
