Tag Archives: decarbonization

2024 ASHRAE conference: Decarbonization, climate change, AI, and more

November 28, 2023

With a focus on addressing the pressing challenges of decarbonization and climate change, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the industry, ASHRAE has unveiled the preliminary technical program for its 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference.

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ASHRAE’s new guide promotes grid-interactive buildings for decarbonization

November 7, 2023

ASHRAE has released its resource guide, “Grid-Interactive Buildings for Decarbonization: Design and Operation,” emphasizing the crucial role of grid interactivity in reducing carbon emissions.

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Skanska, Clark, DPR, among founders of U.S. decarbonization committee

July 7, 2023

Skanska USA, Clark Construction, DPR Construction, and Ryan Companies are the founding members of a nationwide committee aiming to standardize decarbonization reporting and reducing carbon emissions in the construction industry.

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NIBS issues decarbonization report; call for BI2023 speakers

April 11, 2023

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has issued a report with carbon-reducing recommendations made directly to President Joe Biden, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. NIBS has also issued a call for speakers for its conference, Building Innovation 2023 (BI2023).

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Report reveals construction industry emissions have reached an all-time high

November 14, 2022

A global report by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has found that despite an increase in investment and worldwide success in lowering the energy intensity of buildings, the sector’s total energy consumption and CO2 emissions increased in 2021 above pre-pandemic levels.

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