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University of Albany Decarbonization Project to Reduce Fossil Fuel Consumption
University of Albany, one of the four “university centers” of the state’s State University of New York (SUNY) system, recently embarked on a $30 million decarbonization project that will greatly reduce fossil fuel consumption.
Construction Begins on California’s Third All-Electric Hospital
National healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente is expanding its specialty care presence in Sacramento’s downtown area with the recent groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art, all-electric hospital.
United Nation Findings Highlight Ways to Decarbonize Building Sector
An annual review of the building and construction sector’s environmental standings was released last week by the United Nations Environment Program and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction.
Illinois Community Aims to Lower Carbon Emissions
The city of Evanston, Ill., located just north of Chicago, is the first community in the state and the second in the Midwest to enact the Healthy Building Ordinance (HBO): a building-performance standard requiring buildings exceeding 20,000 square feet in size to eliminate onsite emissions and use renewable energy.
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Mass Timber Industry
As mass timber use continues to proliferate across building sectors in the U.S. and globally, U.S. senators from both sides of the political aisle have joined forces to promote the sustainable, biophilic natural resource.
University of Calgary’s Mathison Hall Earns Highest LEED Certification
Mathison Hall at Canada’s University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business recently received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) for its sustainable and energy-efficient materials, systems and design.
A New College Blooms in Coachella Valley
This spring, construction will begin on the new College of the Desert (COD) Palm Springs campus, which will address the growing need for higher education access on the west side of the Coachella Valley. While COD already has a main campus, the new site was strategically planned to better serve students in Palm Springs and neighboring communities. Located directly across from Palm Springs High School, the campus aims to provide a direct pathway to continued education for students who may not otherwise have the means to attend college.
New Developments in Chicago’s Green Social Housing Pursuit
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, alongside the Chicago Housing Department, recently introduced the green social housing (GSH) enabling ordinance to the Chicago City Court, the latest step taken thus far in the pursuit of GSH development.
Microgrid Innovation in Minnesota Surges to New Heights
In collaboration with Bright.Green, a U.K.-based appliance and electrical manufacturer, the University of St. Thomas, a private research institution in Saint Paul, Minn., announced a $2 million investment to advance cutting-edge research in microgrid technology.