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ASHRAE updates energy efficiency standard for existing buildings
The 2024 edition of Standard 100 contains new metrics for setting emissions targets and a “simple” compliance mechanism for energy-efficient and low-emission buildings.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Robot worms, lasers, drones and AI: How the DOE wants to move the US power grid underground
The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday announced $34 million in funding to explore novel approaches to undergrounding power lines to increase resiliency.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Affordable housing faces building performance standards challenges, report says
Facing costly upgrades, hefty fines and lacking technical assistance, the affordable housing sector needs more help from cities and states with such policies, says a new American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy report.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Jan. 18, 2024 -
City and county officials will create lush tree canopies and electrify fleets to enhance the environment in 2024
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.This year,...
By Michael Keating • Jan. 18, 2024 -
6 trends that could shape US cities in 2024
Cities will contend with a shifting transportation picture, increased urgency to act on climate change, and innovative policies and technologies to address longstanding concerns.
By Ysabelle Kempe , Dan Zukowski , Rachel H. Pollack • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Air taxi charging infrastructure coming to 3 states in Archer, Joby deals
The two eVTOL manufacturers are moving closer to commercial passenger flights as federal officials urge state and local governments to plan for the needed infrastructure.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 17, 2024 -
US greenhouse gas emissions fell in 2023, despite economic growth: Rhodium
Preliminary estimates show emissions are now 17.2% below pre-2005 levels, but the emissions reduction rate needs to more than triple to reach Paris Agreement goals.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Hertz reverses course on electric vehicles
The company, which once said EVs would account for a quarter of its rental fleet by 2025, is selling some 20,000 electric vehicles and replacing them with gas-powered cars.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Report: Building efficiency upgrades could reduce global energy demand by 12%
Report: Building efficiency upgrades could reduce global energy demand by 12%
By Andy Castillo • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Buildings can reduce energy intensity by up to 38%: report
Undertaking energy savings and energy efficiency measures by 2030 can garner up to $2 trillion in annual savings, according to a white paper by the World Economic Forum and PwC.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 11, 2024 -
New buildings that use natural gas lose final utility subsidy in California
Incentives that indirectly help expand the gas system don’t align with the state’s climate goals, the California Public Utilities Commission said.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Opinion
To spur more EV chargers, regulators must get creative with demand charges
No matter what the incentives for installing an EV charger, very few businesses will enter this marketplace if selling the product leads to thousands of dollars in charges that aren’t made up for with revenue.
By Chris Kaiser • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Department of Energy makes available $40M to train auditors of commercial, residential buildings
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The Depart...
By Andy Castillo • Jan. 5, 2024 -
To define zero emissions for buildings, Biden administration seeks input
Feb. 5 is the deadline to submit information on Part 1 of the definition, which addresses operating emissions, including those from tenants.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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84 Wisconsin communities to receive $414M in state funding for wastewater and stormwater projects
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By Andy Castillo • Jan. 2, 2024 -
Federal court won’t reconsider decision to overturn Berkeley, California, natural gas ban
The denial of the city’s request for a rehearing left the court divided, with a strong dissent by 11 judges.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Jan. 2, 2024 -
What US cities could look like in 2024: 6 predictions
Safer, greener communities with more housing, greater civic participation, and diversified downtowns are what these experts envision for the coming year.
By the Smart Cities Dive Team • Jan. 2, 2024 -
Legal threats to city, state natural gas bans: A timeline
A Maryland county’s law requiring building standards that mandate all-electric buildings is under fire from business and labor groups and a gas utility.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Updated Oct. 30, 2024 -
DOE allocates $40M for energy audit training
The funds aim to help states upskill a workforce that will evaluate energy efficiency to help building owners save money and combat climate change.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 22, 2023 -
Retrieved from U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Gas industry sues DOE over new furnace efficiency rule, citing cost and other concerns
The new rule will require gas furnaces to be 95% efficient, but the American Gas Association and other stakeholders say it effectively bans a product class and will drive prices higher for many consumers.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 21, 2023 -
Tesla EV charging stations are coming to these North American hotels
The partnership is the latest between a hotel company and EV charging provider as hotels increasingly seek to cater to eco-conscious guests.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 21, 2023 -
NYC releases second set of final rules for Local Law 97 implementation
The rules define what a good-faith effort to decarbonize is, create a framework for retroactive enforcement, limit the use of renewable energy credits and more.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 20, 2023 -
$530M in building code technical assistance grants available from DOE
The grants will support a wide range of energy code and building performance standards activities, including workforce development, by state, local and tribal governments.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Microgrids can drive resiliency, efficiency and profitability: JLL
Government buildings and healthcare facilities are among those that can benefit most significantly from microgrids, the report says.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 19, 2023 -
To be truly net-zero, buildings must buy 100% renewable energy, global council says
A globally consistent definition of net-zero buildings is needed, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development says, while market commentators decry carbon compliance ambiguities.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 18, 2023