Culture Over Carbon

Report / September 7, 2023

The Culture Over Carbon report shares the first in depth review of energy use patterns in cultural institutions across the United States and creates a roadmap for energy reductions based on best practices from this sector. Cultural institutions play a…

Plug-In heat Pump Water Heater Field Study Findings & Market Commercialization Recommendations

Report / July 12, 2023

Water heating and space heating together account for two thirds of residential energy usage in the U.S. and should be the cornerstones of any plan to decarbonize the built environment. Emerging, plug-in 120-volt heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are entering…

All-Electric Commercial Kitchens

Webinar / July 26, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PDT

Commercial kitchen electrification is a critical component of building decarbonization but is often thought of as a stumbling block due to its perceived expense, complexity and the affinity of the restaurant industry for gas powered cooking equipment. This webinar explores…

Central Heat Pump Water Heaters Are A Crucial Technology To Decarbonize Multi-Family & Commercial Buildings

News / May 30, 2023

Published by Clean Technica: NBI’s project manager, Joe Wachuna, shares an in-depth report on the barriers to Central Heat Pump Water Heaters that was created by New Buildings Institute for NEEA to define the investment needed to geet the technology...

Working Towards Reducing The Hotel Building Carbon Footprint

News / May 8, 2023

Published by Hotel Executive: New Buildings Institute has stated there are 5.9 million existing commercial buildings in the U.S. comprising 97 billion square feet of floor space. New construction represents less than 2% of building activity in any given year,...

Building emissions are the climate change contributor you hadn’t heard of – until now

News / April 28, 2023

Published by Journal Inquirer: New Buildings Institute’s Webly Bowles shared how different factors in different locations affects the goals of achieving better carbon-free, sustainable and climate-conscious buildings. “We’re looking at different climates, right? We’re looking at what can the electrical...

Automated Building Systems Turn Data into an Energy-Saving Asset

News / March 29, 2023

Published by BizTech Magazine: As companies pursue sustainability strategies, networking has emerged as an essential element. An effective, intelligent network can facilitate connected ecosystems that rely on data, sensors and automated building systems to enhance efficiency, reduce energy consumption and...

Bay Area Sets NOx Emissions Standards For Gas Water Heaters & Furnaces, Effectively Ending Sales Starting In 2027

News / March 24, 2023

Published by CleanTechnica: Big news for clean air last week. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) adopted amendments requiring the elimination of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from new water heaters by 2027 and new furnaces by 2029. The...

Podcast: The New Grid Demands Flexibility

News / March 20, 2023

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...

Plug-In Heat Pump Water Heaters: An Early Look to 120 Volt Products

Event / April 27, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PDT

In this webinar, NBI's Amruta Khanolkar will give an overview of the emerging, retrofit ready 120V heat pump water heaters (HPWH) and findings from the California statewide field validation effort. This course will present the retrofit market opportunities and limitations…