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Rochester, Minn., plans extensive geothermal network

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.




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Codes and Standards | Aug 3, 2020

Report aids local governments on policy options, pathways to electrify new buildings

Document focuses on switching appliances and equipment away from natural gas, propane.

Codes and Standards | Jul 30, 2020

Institute for Market Transformation acquires Energy-Efficient Codes Coalition

Goal is to achieve net-zero construction by 2050.

Codes and Standards | Jul 29, 2020

Crackdowns grow on construction firms that fail to follow COVID-19 guidelines

States, cities, and OSHA enforce social distancing, hand-washing regulations.

Codes and Standards | Jul 28, 2020

California utility adopts climate emergency declaration

Sacramento-region company commits to working towards carbon neutrality by 2030.

Codes and Standards | Jul 23, 2020

North Carolina will stop relying on FEMA flood mapping

State will identify flood zones on its own.

Codes and Standards | Jul 22, 2020

New version of IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator is available

Enhanced features include selection between single- and multifamily buildings.

Codes and Standards | Jul 22, 2020

Mobile app calculates sound transmission for wood-framed assemblies

American Wood Council tool for floor-ceiling assemblies.

Codes and Standards | Jul 22, 2020

Architecture billings remain in negative territory, begin to stabilize

Fewer architecture firms report declining billings this month.

Codes and Standards | Jul 20, 2020

N.Y. construction firm to pay $1.5 million to settle sexual harassment claim

Managers said to demand sex for pay and OT opportunities.

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