Over the last decade, the world has become increasingly electrified. From electric vehicles to buildings powered by solar, electrification supports the path forward to a net-zero future. However, this behavioral shift has led to some interesting consequences. Grid capacity is very quickly being used up, and significant delays of […] Click here to view original […]

Speech: New Zealand Government Hon Chris Penk Minister for Building and Construction Kia Ora, good evening and thank you for the introduction. And thank you for having me here tonight at your launch of the Practical Guide to Upfront Carbon and to learn from the success of Argosy Property […] Click here to view original

Future Homes and Buildings Standards will mean new buildings are net zero ready and focus on improved building services and renewables The government is proposing that all new buildings are net zero ready from 2025, according to a consultation on future building energy standards published yesterday. The government said […] Click here to view original

DENVER, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Denver-based Thrive Home Builders (Thrive) was recently awarded the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) North President’s Award with an average fleet HERS score of 22 for the 2023 Cross Border Builder Challenge, making Thrive the most energy-efficient production home builder in the […] Click here to view original

Wood is increasingly being seen as a carbon-sequestering swap for concrete and steel. Photo courtesy of UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering (CC 3.0) Climate journalism is urgent. Help US raise $125,000 by December’s end. Goal: $125k $34,292 The sustainable building sector is looking to the past for ideas on […] Click here to view original

The Seattle City Council on Tuesday passed legislation, which enacts a Building Performance Emissions Performance Standard, or BEPS. A council press release calls it "the most ambitious plan to reduce building emissions in Seattle history." The standard sets targets and timelines for the owners of large buildings to reduce […] Click here to view original