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Constellation and General Services Administration Form Historic Partnership

January 10, 20254 months ago7 mins

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with Constellation New Energy Inc., a Baltimore-based nuclear energy developer, to supply power and energy services to federal agencies. Announced on Jan. 2, the two-part contracts, valued at over $1 billion, will serve 13 federal agencies in the PJM Interconnection region, which spans portions of 11 mid-Atlantic and Midwest states and the District of Columbia.

PeaceHealth Facility Earns LEED Silver Certification

January 8, 20254 mins

PeaceHealth, the Vancouver, Wash.- based non-profit health system serving Washington, Oregon and Alaska, has recently achieved LEED Silver certification for its Lynden facility.

Western Washington University Officially Debuts New Net-Zero Building

December 31, 20244 months ago5 mins

Western Washington University’s Kaiser Borsari Hall — a 54,000-square-foot state-of-the-art electrical and computer engineering, energy science and computer science building — is anticipating a spring 2025 opening after construction began in March 2023.

New Smart Campus Integration and Testing Hub Will Support Cutting-edge Building Operations and Performance Research

December 31, 20245 months ago12 mins

While most universities are currently focused on the spring 2025 semester, some educators and researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) are already looking to 2030 — and beyond.

Kentucky’s Second Largest City Earns LEED Silver Certification

December 31, 20246 mins

On Dec. 20, the U.S. Green Building Council awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification to the city of Lexington, Ky.

Saudi Arabian Hospital Earns Prestigious LEED Platinum Certification

December 31, 20245 months ago6 mins

The new Almoosa Rehabilitation Hospital in Almutayrifi, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, has been awarded LEED v4 BD+C Healthcare Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the organization’s highest level of recognition for sustainable building design and construction.

Pueblo County Jail to Balance Efficiency and Security

December 26, 20245 months ago15 mins

When the new Pueblo County Jail opens in early 2026, it will meet nearly all of the county’s correctional needs under one secure and sustainable roof. The nearly 167,000-square-foot facility, estimated at $145.8 million, will solve ongoing crowding and maintenance issues that are pervasive in the existing 509-bed downtown jail, while setting inmates and staff members up for safety and success.

Portland Expands on Long-Standing Clean Climate Vision

December 25, 20245 months ago6 mins

As part of Portland’s 2018 Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF), a voter-approved tax on large retailers that allocate funds to community-led investments, the Portland City Council unanimously passed a $300 million budget on Dec. 18 that includes eight large-scale initiatives that will accelerate the city’s climate-efficient efforts.

U.S. Green Building Council Reflects on Long-Term LEED Impacts

December 20, 20245 months ago6 mins

In November, the USGBC released the LEED Impact Report highlighting progress the council has achieved over the past 30 year and the significant role that green building has played in achieving global sustainability goals.

Ontario Hospital Gears Up for a 2027 Opening

December 20, 20245 months ago5 mins

A new $153.8 million Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) is set to make its debut in Ontario, marking a groundbreaking milestone as North America’s first unencapsulated mass timber hospital.