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We can power the homes of the future with electric panels of the past

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Amruta Khanolkar
Electrifying and decarbonizing existing buildings is critical to address the climate emergency and is one of the key priorities of leading cities, states, and utilities. Many people assume that to electrify an existing home, an electric panel upgrade from 100...
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First annual Carbon Day in June will establish a carbon benchmark for the U.S. cultural sector

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Mischa Egolf
Have you ever visited a zoo or aquarium? How about an art museum, a botanical garden or arboretum, or a historic site? With over 33,000 cultural institutions in the U.S. (UNESCO reports), my guess is that you have been to...
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Reflections on the 2023 Forum: Equitable decarbonization, showcasing innovation, and supporting the next generation

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Leada Fuller-Marashi
With historic federal funding setting the stage, the seventh iteration of the Getting to Zero Forum was an opportunity to convene at a pivotal time, when there is more support and resources for decarbonizing the built environment than ever before....
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This Earth Day invest in a Heat Pump Water Heater and do the equivalent of planting a tree (or forest)

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Joseph Wachunas
The energy efficiency, cost savings, and versatility of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) make them a clear choice for the environment and households across the U.S. With 120 million water heaters in the U.S. alone, we could save over 100 million tons in...
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When flying is essential, how to make an impact through voluntary carbon offsets

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Jim Edelson
Greenhouse gas emissions from the airline industry are reaching new heights. By 2050, more than a quarter of all global emissions are expected to come from the aviation industry, according to a UN report. While many individuals and organizations are...
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ASHRAE accelerates building decarbonization

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Ralph DiNola
ASHRAE, along with 24 of the world’s leading building industry organizations, issued a statement a few months ago to government representatives attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 27) pledging to assume a leadership role in...
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Pilot project in Seattle shows central heat pump water heaters can act as massive hot water batteries that help reduce carbon emissions

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Joseph Wachunas
Central heat pump water heaters (CHPWHs) present a tremendous opportunity to reduce the substantial energy used in water heating and can act as giant thermal batteries. They do this by using energy to heat water during times of low grid...
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Using Policy and Code to Help Cities Most Impacted by Urban Heat Islands

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Bryce Seymour
During the summer of 2022, there were more than 7,000 record-breaking daily temperatures reported across the U.S., according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Dangerously high temperatures in the U.S. impacted more than 40 million people,...
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Schools are Leading in the Race Towards Clean Energy

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Emma Riccardi
Building efficiency and decarbonization is a movement that has the potential to dramatically curb climate change and make buildings healthy and productive spaces. K-12 schools, where staff and students spend at least 1,000 hours each year, are leading the way....
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New podcasts about NBI research

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Susan Harris
In our new podcast series, we dig deeper into the research papers authored by NBI staff. We begin with NBI staff that presented at the 2022 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency. Professionals from around the world came together at...
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