Singtel’s first green loan requires that its two data centre must obtain at least a Green Mark GoldPlus certification from Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority. SINGAPORE – Singtel’s data centre subsidiaries have secured a $535 million five-year green loan from DBS, OCBC, UOB and Standard Chartered. The banks have […] Click here to view original […]

Rain falls Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, near the dock at Lake Sequoyah Park in Fayetteville. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Cities recently awarded Fayetteville its gold certification for its environmentally friendly policies and programs, making it the first city in the state to receive such a designation. […] Click here to view original

EmiratesGBC hosts networking sessions at COP28 Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) is hosting a series of informative and networking sessions featuring dynamic speakers at the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties or COP28 (November 30 to December 12) to showcase how increased ambition and acceleration of built environment […] Click here to view original

New research shows that a significant number of buyers will pay more for a home with a good EPC rating. The study, by Uswitch Mortgages, says 43 per cent of purchasers would consider paying a premium for a home o be more energy efficient. Some 22 per cent of […] Click here to view original

Credit: The Conversation As government leaders and climate negotiators gather in Dubai for the COP28 United Nations climate conference, an enormous challenge looms over the proceedings: decarbonizing the global industrial sector. Industry has accounted for over 30% of total greenhouse gas emissions in recent years. It is the single […] Click here to view original

Arkansas Apprenticeship Alliance and Entegrity Energy Partners launched the first U.S. apprenticeship in the emerging green building industry, according to a Wednesday (Nov. 29) news release. The apprenticeship is expected to help Arkansas talent achieve their LEED Green Associate credential. With support from the Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation , […] Click here to view original