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    The New Grid Demands Flexibility

    In the fifth episode of our series of NBI staff discussing papers presented at the 2022 ACEEE Summer Study, we talk with NBI Acting Director of Building Innovation Alexi Miller about the ways utility programs can encourage buildings to play an active role in grid transformation.

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    Learn more about the in-depth workshops on critical industry topics that will take place at the 2023 Getting to Zero Forum.

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  • Our Spring 2023 Newsletter is Live

    Our latest newsletter includes information about our 2023 Getting to Zero forum and how to register, recent blog post on central heat pump water heaters, recent verified projects from the CIRRUS Low Carbon program, a recent podcast featuring NBI and USBGC staff, and more.

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    Register by May 5th to reserve your spot for the premier event dedicated to building decarbonization.

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Recently Verified Projects from CIRRUS Low Carbon

News / March 6, 2023 / Getting to Zero

The CIRRUS™ Low Carbon program charts a practical and actionable course to a low carbon future. Using a low carbon design specification, developed collaboratively by PACE Equity and New Buildings Institute, CIRRUS Low Carbon provides lower interest rates to developers ...

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News / March 15, 2023 / New Buildings Institute

NBI is seeking an Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, Project Analyst, a Director of Leadership & Market Development, and a Staff Accountant to join our team and become an integral part of our organization. Associate Director of Marketing and Communications: ...

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