Sustainability
Electrification: More Buildings Plug Into the Grid
The push to electrify commercial buildings is gaining traction nationwide, but don’t expect most landlords to abandon their boilers anytime soon.
Skanska Creates Tool for Calculating Embodied CO2 in Construction Materials
The EC3 tool was initially conceived by Skanska and developed with C Change Labs. Later, Skanska and Microsoft jointly seed-funded it as an open-source platform.
Natixis Introduces Green Weighting Factor
This makes Natixis the first bank in the world to adopt a tool that actively manages the climate impact of its balance sheet, going beyond reporting.
The Paris Agreement Inspires Amazon’s Climate Pledge
The commitment calls for signatories to be net-zero carbon across their businesses by 2040 in order to meet the Paris Agreement 10 years early.
AT&T Signs VPPAs for 960MW of Wind, Solar
The company estimates that its renewable energy purchases will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an amount equivalent to powering more than 560,000 homes for one year.
Google Signs 18 Deals for 1.6GW of Renewable Energy
The transactions span the globe and include investments in the U.S., Chile and Europe.
Reborn Pittsburgh Steel Mill Gets Solar Treatment
A 110,000-square-foot rooftop array crowns a reinvented mill on the city’s riverfront.
Equinor, SSE to Develop Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm
The three-project development will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm with a total installed capacity of 3.6 gigawatts.
EV Stations Spark Broad-Based Change
Electric vehicles are gaining traction nationwide. Should you consider installing charging stations at your properties?
Lights Out: Preparing for Power Disruptions
Power outages pose a constant risk of disruption, but technology offers new strategies for reducing the impact.