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Achieving economy-wide decarbonization demands a targeted approach to reducing emissions from buildings. Our new comprehensive brief with Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) and NESCAUM outlines four key policy pillars: 1️⃣ Equity and Workforce: Fostering community empowerment, inclusive workforce development, and clear metrics/goals. 2️⃣ Cap-and-Invest: Implementing clean heat standards, carbon reduction obligations, and funding mechanisms like cap-and-invest programs. 3️⃣ Codes and Standards: Establishing building energy codes, appliance efficiency standards, and equipment emission regulations. 4️⃣ Climate-forward Efficiency: Promoting clean heat and decarbonization programs, long-term planning, and utility regulation aligned with climate goals. Read the full table brief here: https://lnkd.in/g5MfkhEX #decarbonization #climateefficiency #cleanenergy

Did you know that heating and cooling our buildings accounts for 30-50% of the EU’s energy consumption? 😳 I’m proud to work at a company that’s been developing energy-efficient solutions for multi-family buildings for decades. You can see some of the ways we’re helping building owners future-proof their buildings to cut energy usage and carbon emissions in this video. Check it out here. #EnergySavings #ResidentialHeating #energyefficiency

District cooling energy systems are at the forefront of sustainable urban development, representing a paradigm shift in efficient climate control. Embodying innovation, these systems centralize cooling processes, optimizing energy consumption across entire neighborhoods. #districtcoolingenergysystem #districtcoolingsystem

Need help navigating the complex landscape of building decarbonization? A new resource is now available: the Retrofit Playbook for Large Buildings! Developed with support from @NYSERDA by @Building Energy Exchange, @RMI and the @Urban Land Institute, this knowledge-sharing platform serves as a comprehensive resource hub, equipping industry professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to plan, finance and execute strategic retrofit projects. Dive deep into success stories and lessons learned by Empire Building Challenge winners, learn about the business case for energy efficiency investments, and get empowered to make informed decisions that align with ambitious climate commitments. https://lnkd.in/ehgAGPY3 Come learn more, link to event registration below:

In a recent proposal put forth by the Valencian Regional Association of Flat Glass (REVIP), the focus on renewing the stock of windows and glass enclosures has been highlighted as a crucial step towards meeting the ambitious targets set by the Government’s National Energy and Climate Plan. With a goal to rehabilitate 1,200,000 homes by 2030 and 7 million homes by 2050 in terms of envelope and energy efficiency, the significance of this initiative cannot be overstated... #REVIP #GovernmentNationalEnergyClimatePlan #Spain #Green #EnergyEfficiency

🌎 Be a part of the climate solution: learn from clean energy experts at the 2024 NYC Solar + Storage Summit! Around this time last year, the famous New York City skyline was shrouded in smoke from extensive Canadian wildfires; highlighting the far-reaching impacts of climate change. Increased temperatures, drought, and changing weather patterns are contributing to more intense wildfire seasons, doubling the number of large fires since 1984 (Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, n.d.). From the wildfires, New York City experienced the worst air quality in 20 years, serving as an alarm for rapid deployment of solar + storage to mitigate climate change (Accuweather, 2023). 🔋⚡️Join Sustainable CUNY Smart DG Hub, New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA), and hundreds of clean energy professionals from the public and private sectors for a full-day conference focusing on the policies, programs, and solutions needed for NYC’s rapid and equitable decarbonization. ☀️ Check out our agenda and confirmed speakers on our webpage, and register now to contribute toward the City and State’s ambitious clean energy goals! https://lnkd.in/eY5AQ-N9 Event Details 🗽 NYC Solar + Storage Summit 🗓️ Thursday, June 27, 2024 📍 John Jay College Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 W 59th St, New York, NY 10019 #NYCSolarSummit #SolarEnergy #EnergyStorage #NewYorkCity #GreenWorkforce #EnergyTransition **Sources listed in comments

In case you missed it, Vicinity Energy, a tenant of Synergy’s 100 Franklin Street property, has released their electrification white paper. This document details their updated strategy across all their district energy systems. The white paper highlights the benefits of district energy in a decarbonizing world, specifically how electrifying district energy can help urban centers rapidly and affordably achieve city and state carbon reduction goals. District energy systems like Vicinity’s use existing infrastructure with new technological advancements to decarbonize quickly and cost-effectively. Keep up with the latest in #districtenergy decarbonization and download the white paper today: Download here: https://lnkd.in/gAWAvRg4 #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #Decarbonization

Shallow Energy Retrofits – Where to start on decarbonizing our existing buildings. Join us for our next luncheon presented by Heather Elliot, P.Eng., LEED Green Associate and Sam Lane at the Winston Golf Club (2502 6 Street Northeast, Calgary) on May 22nd @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm! Deep Energy Retrofits have caught on as a hot-topic for building owners looking to decarbonize their assets, but entry costs are perceived as high and many are struggling to take the first step. With decarbonization, the industry must take a tiered approach in order to establish where the most impact can be made. Heather and Sam will outline the process to initiate the process of reducing emissions and energy in existing buildings. Using their experience in retrofits from building envelope and sustainability perspectives, they will describe how to create a pathway to decarbonization that is intimately linked with capital planning, attention focused on the biggest offenders for emission, and upcoming regulatory policy. For more information and to register, visit the event page here: https://lnkd.in/gPs8ybZD

It was great to hear from David Comis from Maryland Energy Administration and Don Schuerman with Montgomery County Department of General Services who are both working to build energy resiliency. Looking forward to connecting with them both to help spread this information to the community. It was also great to hear from Sarah Peterson who is research is looking to answer the question:Why consider service accessibility as a metric for energy resiliency? Groundswell, Inc.#sustainability. #EnergyResilience. #Climateactionplan #Buildinresilience Tiffani Lawson

The quest for a better power grid has been the focus of many industries and governments worldwide, and the recent article by The New Yorker highlights the challenges faced by the holdouts in this endeavour. The piece sheds light on the reluctance of some communities and authorities to embrace the necessary changes for a more efficient and sustainable energy system. As we continue to navigate the complexities of modernising our power infrastructure, it is crucial to understand the various perspectives and obstacles that are hindering progress. 👩💼🌍🔌 The article emphasises the need for collaboration and innovative solutions to overcome the resistance to revamping the power grid. Definitely worth a read.