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Zero is a score no one wants. Except when it comes to a building’s energy use. In that case, zero means you can worry less about rising energy prices; you can tell your customers about another #ESG success; and you can be ahead of the curve in meeting coming standards. So how can you turn your facility into a money-saving, net-zero building? In this brief article, we show you how easy—and rewarding—it can be. #BusinessExcellence #FacilitiesManagement https://loom.ly/BCj4hQ8 Image: A commercial building with solar panels on the roof

This month, the Department of Energy released an extensive report outlining the built environment's excess carbon emissions, along with an action plan to reach decarbonization, with insights and strategies to get there. #DOE #BuiltEnvironment #Sustainability #CarbonEmissions #Retrofitting

🌟 Breaking news! The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a groundbreaking National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building: Part 1 Operating Emissions. This important step clarifies the minimum standards for zero emissions homes and buildings nationwide to reduce #energy burden and meet our ambitious #climate goals. Compliance means building and retrofitting energy efficiently, being free of on-site emissions, and being solely powered by clean energy. Let's work together towards a more #sustainable future! https://lnkd.in/gA5phd_q #ZeroEmissions #CleanEnergy #ZeroEmissionsBuildings #GreenBuilding #NetZero #ZeroEnergy

Thrilled to see momentum on a national definition for Zero Emissions Buildings. Per DOE site: "By the definition, at a minimum, a zero emissions building must be energy efficient, free of onsite emissions from energy use, and powered solely from clean energy." 👏🏻 Leading with energy efficiency FIRST! 🤞🏻 Hopefully up next: inclusion of embodied carbon and refrigerants Here at MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions, we're here to help you navigate these goals. This morning we published a Zero Carbon feasibility study for a customer....so we are HERE FOR THIS.

Recent DOE release. UCEP is your Facilities Decarbonization Roadmap partner, already aligned with and delivers the DOE strategies # 1-3, and can impact # 4 for C&I, CRE, and Institutional facilities verticals: Strategic Objective 1 - Increase Building Energy Efficiency Strategic Objective 2 - Accelerate On-Site Emissions Reductions Strategic Objective 3 - Transform the Grid Edge Strategic Objective 4 - Minimize Embodied Life Cycle Emissions #decarbonize #energyefficiency #gridresilience #renewableenergy https://lnkd.in/g8RiU-k3

The Department of Energy has set a new national standard for zero emissions buildings. Not integrating continuous insulation options may present obstacles, yet it opens doors for innovative technologies. #EnergyEfficiency #ZeroEmissions #Sustainability

On 12 April 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 2010/31/𝐄𝐔 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. This directive, published on 8 May 2024, must be transposed into national legislation by 28 May 2026. 📅 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞. 🌍 𝐈𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬: 🏢 By 2030, all new buildings in the EU should be zero emission buildings (ZEB) and by 2050, all buildings in the EU should be converted to zero emission buildings; new buildings occupied by public authorities should be zero emission as of 2028; 🔧 16% of the most inefficient non-residential buildings should be renovated by 2030 and 26% by 2033; 🏠 Reducing average primary energy consumption for residential buildings by 16% until 2030, and by 20-22% until 2035; at least 55% of this target must be achieved by renovating the worst performing buildings; ⚡Phasing out fossil fuel power plants by 2040 and banning subsidies for fossil fuel power plants starting with 1 January 2025. Our colleagues, Ioana Roman and Alina Savastre, have delved deeper into this topic in the article below. 📄 Be sure to check it out for more insights! #ClimateNeutrality #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableBuildings #EUDirective #ZeroEmission #GreenBuildings #EnvironmentalImpact #RealEstate #Sustainability #FilipandCompany

President Biden's 2035 Climate Target and Clean Energy Initiatives In a significant move, the U.S. has set a new goal to decrease economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 61-66% below 2005 levels by 2035, aligning with the broader aim of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The strategy to achieve these goals involves leveraging investments from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), implementing federal standards, and fostering collaboration across various government levels. The impact of these initiatives is already evident, with over $450 billion in private-sector investment in clean energy projects since 2021. This investment has not only driven technological advancements but has also led to the creation of millions of good-paying union jobs, particularly highlighted in states like Arizona, California, and Georgia. Technological progress in clean energy generation, battery storage, energy efficiency, clean steel and concrete production, and the development of clean hydrogen and electric vehicles (EVs) has been remarkable. Costs for solar and wind energy have significantly decreased, making renewable energy more competitive. Additionally, advancements in battery storage and energy efficiency standards are enhancing grid flexibility and consumer savings. Federal leadership is key in driving sustainability efforts, with initiatives to transition federal buildings and fleets to sustainable practices. Collaborations with state and Tribal governments are crucial for implementing Climate Action Plans and procuring low-carbon materials, while subnational governments' involvement in implementing climate policies is pivotal for scalable solutions. The Clean Energy Revolution is not just transforming the U.S. energy landscape but also advancing environmental justice, public health, and energy security. These efforts underscore the nation's commitment to global climate action and establish it as a focal point for clean energy innovation. SOURCE: whitehouse.gov (https://lnkd.in/gSMGfyvG)

The U.S. Department of Energy’s released a standardized, verifiable basis for defining a zero emissions building. The National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building: Part 1 Operating Emissions is a comprehensive guideline aimed at providing a broadly accepted minimum standard for what constitutes a zero emissions building. By setting clear and measurable criteria, this definition offers a harmonized approach guiding both public and private entities in transitioning the building sector towards zero greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8mVrvZr #energyefficiency #netzero #zeroemissions #sustainability

Hold on tight for this eye-opener: Buildings contribute an enormous 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions annually. 🔥🏙️ The #ElectrificationImperative, as outlined in this @Forbes article by Siemens Smart Infrastructure's CTO Thomas Kiessling, unveils the crucial role of decarbonizing buildings for a sustainable future. Dive in to learn more: https://sie.ag/2A5FNk @SiemensInfrastructure #Decarbonization #ElectrificationOfEverything