New Buildings Institute

New Buildings Institute is excited to announce that our extensive building decarbonization work and research have influenced the development of the Green Sports Alliance's (GSA) Energy Decarbonization Playbook for sports and entertainment venues. This guide is a game-changer, helping stadiums and arenas revolutionize their energy consumption and decarbonization strategies and set new standards for environmental stewardship in the industry.  Check out the article and playbook: https://hubs.li/Q02HSl8Z0.

Exciting announcement! Grants from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act will inject nearly $160 million into the renewal of American manufacturing by helping businesses produce low-carbon materials, reducing climate pollution in the built environment. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02HYRmP0

Net Zero Buildings Week is back for 2024! Now in their fourth year, this event has engaged hundreds of participants and reached thousands of people who are dedicated to decarbonizing the built environment. Please save the dates September 16-20, 2024 to share your net zero building resources on social media using the hashtag #NetZeroNow. Sign up to get involved in Net Zero Buildings Week 2024. This is a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and contribute to the advancement of net zero buildings. New Buildings Institute Sign up here 👉 https://ow.ly/6Vmy50SK3Si

Have you read New Buildings Institute's award-winning Culture Over Carbon report? The study analyzes U.S. cultural institutions' energy impacts on climate and creates a roadmap for energy reductions based on best practices from the sector. This work received recognition from Blooloop Innovation Awards. Read the report: https://hubs.li/Q02Hjkgt0

Have you read New Buildings Institute's award-winning Culture Over Carbon report? The study analyzes U.S. cultural institutions' energy impacts on climate and creates a roadmap for energy reductions based on best practices from the sector. This work received recognition from Blooloop Innovation Awards. Read the report: https://bit.ly/3VXwkFD

Join New Buildings Institute for a week of virtual events to advance healthy, resilient, net zero buildings for everyone through partnerships and collaboration across the buildings industry. There are many ways to get involved individually and on behalf of your organization. Sign up to stay informed and learn about opportunities to participate in Net Zero Buildings Week 2024, September 16 – 20, at https://hubs.ly/Q02Hxfxj0. #NetZeroNow #NetZeroBuildingsWeek

The 2024 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings will be held from August 4 to 9 in Pacific Grove, California. We are incredibly excited about this event, which brings together professionals from around the world to collaborate, debate, and advance technologies, practices, and research needed to decarbonize the building sector in a fair and urgent manner that addresses the climate crisis. We are delighted to announce that members of the New Buildings Institute team will be presenting throughout the week at Summer Study. We hope to see you there! Alexi Miller, PE will moderate half of Panel 3 as the co-chair of the 'Commercial Buildings: Technologies, Design, Operations, and Industry Trends' panel. You can find him in Oak Shelter every morning. Monday, August 5, at 10:30 AM: Reilly Loveland will present 'Not Too Cool for School: Demystifying Costs and Accelerating Pathways for All-Electric and Healthy Schools.'  Wednesday, August 7, at 8:30 AM: Jess Meylor will present 'Picking up the PACE: How Embodied Carbon and C-PACE are advancing the Decarbonization Roadmap.' Wednesday, August 7, at 10:30 AM: Jim Edelson and Jim Dennison (Sierra Club) will co-present 'Market Transformation in the Zero-Emission Era: New Policy Roles for Emission Standards, Codes, and Incentives." Learn more or register: https://hubs.ly/Q02HjfK-0

Are you attending the Northwestern University SEI Workshop: Towards Zero Carbon, which will be held July 22-24, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts? Say hi and connect with New Buildings Institute's Jodi Smits Anderson (Associate Director of Codes and Policy), who is attending. Jodi is excited to join industry experts in discussing and developing strategies for achieving zero carbon emissions in the built environment. It's a golden opportunity to advance our mission of creating sustainable buildings! Learn more about the event and join us: https://hubs.li/Q02HgNyY0

Have you seen New Buildings Institute's Building Electrification Technology Roadmap (BETR) for Schools report? The BETR report uncovers strategies and relative cost analysis for K-12 schools to reduce carbon emissions from water heating, HVAC systems, charging infrastructure, and other technologies that energize classrooms and educational facilities. Check out the BETR For Schools Report! https://hubs.li/Q02Gjt730

Proudly announcing the release of the "Energy Decarbonization Playbook" for Sports and Entertainment Venues developed with industry leaders including 3R, APTIM, blue strike environmental, CES Power, Honeywell, KERAMIDA Inc., McKinstry, Okapi Environmental Services, Populous, RWDI, Tata Consultancy Services, Viridis Initiative, Agendi, Cherry Street Energy, and D'Niche Inc. This comprehensive guide is set to transform #energy consumption and #decarbonization strategies in our venues, setting a new standard for environmental stewardship in the sports and entertainment industry. “In an era where the impact of climate change is felt across the glove, it is incumbent upon us, as leaders in the sports industry, to spearhead transformative initiatives that inspire change and contribute to a more sustainable planet,” said Roger McClendon, Executive Director of GSA. Available Now 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqg7j4Gr The Playbook lays out the fundamentals of making smart energy decisions for the future, creating a synergy that enhances the overall experience for athletes, fans, and the communities our venues serve. Building on the foundation of the “Building for the Next Generation Playbook” released in 2023, the Energy Decarbonization Playbook delves deeper into sustainable practices related to energy, such as #GHG tracking, reduction, electrification, #renewableenergy, and resilience. This Playbook was meticulously vetted by the #CRS, International Living Future Institute, New Buildings Institute, TechFlow, Inc. and the U.S. Green Building Council. Watch the Full Session 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eDYXRhzU #GreenSports #FasterTogether