September 29, 2024

Building Decarbonization

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‘Quintessential’ NYC High-rise to Recycle Heat for Decarbonization Pilot
The owners of several buildings in New York City talked about how they are installing decarbonization retrofits as part of the Empire Building Challenge.
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New Jersey’s New Emission Rules Draw Fire
Rules drafted by N.J. regulators to cut emissions from power generation and building heating are being criticized by the environmental and business communities.
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Conflict Looms over Washington Gas Utility GHG Bill
A Washington bill would require natural gas utilities to create GHG reduction plans by 2024. Industry critics say that's too soon.
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Debate Over NH EE Program Heads to State’s Highest Court
A bill before the NH legislature could address concerns raised in the appeal of an order rejecting a proposed 3-year energy efficiency plan for the state.
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Stanford Webinar Explores Fate of Junked Gas Appliances
As policy makers push building electrification, environmental researchers are considering where gas appliances will end up after being discarded.
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Hydrogen Emerges as Crucial Component for Achieving Net Zero
Net-zero advocates are not just "tilting at windmills" but opening a debate that could lead to technological advances as consequential as the 1960s Moon Shot.
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New Jersey Tightens Appliance Energy Use Standards
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed bills tightening energy efficiency standards on appliances and limiting rates for EV charging stations near homes.
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Report Shows Nevada Lagging 2030 GHG Target
A Nevada report projects that the state’s GHG emissions in 2030 will be 24% less than in 2005 — far short of the 45% reduction that the state has set as a goal.
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DC Circuit Rebuffs DOE on Boiler Efficiency Rule
DOE must provide better justification for its energy efficiency standards on commercial boilers, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.
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New York Legislative Caucus Seeks Action on Building Emissions, Carbon Price
A caucus of minority legislators in N.Y. proposed a carbon tax and spending to reduce emissions from school buildings to help meet the state's climate goals.

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