Hub: New Buildings Institute
New York opens up competition to develop heat pumps for big buildings
News / December 12, 2024
New Buildings Institute’s Alexi Miller was featured in a recent Canary Media article discussing New York’s groundbreaking competition to spur innovation in heat pump technologies for large buildings. This initiative underscores the urgent need for efficient solutions to decarbonize the...
Sustainable building groups release policy recommendations for new administration to address challenges in commercial real estate
News / October 30, 2024
Written by Deisy Verdinez, the U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. has published a policy agenda for the next administration aimed at revitalizing the commercial real estate sector. Responding to challenges like high interest rates, rising construction costs, and increasing climate...
DOE spurs new building energy codes with another $90M
News / October 30, 2024
Written by Ysabelle Kempe, The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $90 million in grants to support local implementation of energy-efficient building codes. This initiative aligns with the Biden administration’s goals for decarbonization and energy resilience. Through these awards, DOE...
Soaring Sales for Heat Pump Water Heaters in 2023. Let the Party Begin!
News / September 24, 2024
In a recent CleanTechnica article, Joe Wachunas of the New Buildings Institute reports on the rising popularity of heat pump water heaters in 2023. This surge in sales highlights the growing adoption of energy-efficient, low-emission technologies that are both cost-effective...
2024 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon
News / June 5, 2024
Published by Oregon Business: New Buildings Institute ranked 42 out of 100 for best green workplaces in Oregon.
In Fond Memory of Our Friend, David Hewitt
Post / May 15, 2024
Last week, experts from across the country gathered in California at the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 National Energy Codes Conference. At this conference, they discussed strategies to drive the advancement and adoption of building codes that support a healthy,...
NBI Summer 2023 Newsletter
News / August 9, 2023
Our latest newsletter includes a new study surrounding Plug-In Heat Pump Water Heaters, a new blog on how homeowners with 100-150 amp panels can electrify their homes without a panel upgrade, information about our July 26th’s All-Electric Commercial Kitchens webinar,...
When flying is essential, how to make an impact through voluntary carbon offsets
Post / March 24, 2023
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...
NBI Spring 2023 Newsletter
News / March 20, 2023
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...
ASHRAE accelerates building decarbonization
Post / February 28, 2023
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...
Energy in the Built Environment
News / January 30, 2023
Published by Connected World: Peggy Smedley digs deep into the NBI annual report to see how public policies and programs are changing to improve energy efficiency in our buildings.
2022 at NBI – Year in Review
News / January 4, 2023
Last year was a big year for NBI – not only did it mark our organization’s 25th anniversary, but we logged major accomplishments for every month of 2022. We’re grateful for the support you’ve given us along the way, which...
Passive House Podcast Ep. 120: Ralph DiNola, New Buildings Institute
News / January 3, 2023
Published by Passive House Accelerator: Passive House Podcast cohost Zack Semke interviews Ralph DiNola, Chief Executive Officer of New Buildings Institute (NBI). The two conducted the interview in the PAE Living Building in Portland, Oregon, the site of NBI’s headquarters...
Passive House Podcast Ep. 119: Mark Lyles, New Buildings Institute
News / January 3, 2023
Published by Passive House Accelerator: Passive House Podcast cohost Zack Semke interviews Mark Lyles, Senior Project Manager at New Buildings Institute (NBI). The two conducted the interview in the PAE Living Building in Portland, Oregon, the site of NBI’s headquarters...
Winter 2022 Newsletter from NBI
News / December 13, 2022
Our latest newsletter includes information on how to make comments on the 2024 residential IECC (please note that the deadline has now passed), the first CIRRUS Low Carbon project, new EMPOWERED resources to support distributed energy resource permitting and inspections,...
Fall 2022 Newsletter from NBI
News / October 19, 2022
Our latest newsletter includes information on our recently released Existing Building Decarbonization Code, how to make comments on the 2024 commercial IECC, the world’s first GridOptimal® building, results from Net Zero Buildings Week, and more. Interested in receiving email communications...
NBI’s Smita Gupta to serve as Director for Federal Facility Decarbonization
News / August 30, 2022
New Buildings Institute is proud to announce that Director of Building Innovation Smita Gupta has been appointed as a detailee to the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)! The CEQ is one part of the Executive Office of the President and...
Hopeful in 2022 during this make-or-break year on climate change
Post / January 6, 2022
We are optimists, and a new year offers opportunities for inspiration and hope. Our current challenges seem unrelenting. But even as we battle several emergencies all at once, we see bright spots of opportunity for necessary and significant progress to...
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at New Buildings Institute
Post / September 28, 2021
We recognize there are structural injustices and inequities in our systems and climate work. NBI is committed to the journey necessary to ensure every member of our society has equal access to and benefits from zero energy and zero carbon....
Why K-12 Should Feature in America’s National Climate Strategy
Paper / April 21, 2021
This white paper by UndauntedK12, New Buildings Institute, and the Coalition for Climate Education Policy offers a national perspective on the urgent role that our K-12 sector must play in our national climate strategy. In particular, we urge state and…
Want to actually fix the environment? Change how buildings are built
News / January 29, 2021
Published by Fast Company: The U.S. is recommitting to dramatically reducing greenhouse gas emissions and capping global warming under 1.5ºC. How do we make progress while also managing through a global pandemic? We need to talk about buildings. For decades,...
How Biden’s Sweeping Climate Plan Impacts CRE
News / January 28, 2021
Published by Commercial Property Executive: The executive orders create what the president called a “unified national response” to climate change. This article helps explain what that means for commercial real estate. Ralph DiNola, CEO, is quoted in the article, “We...
2020 NBI Newsletters
News / December 7, 2020
December 2020 Newsletter The December 2020 Newsletter includes information about: the growth of zero-energy verified buildings since 2018, 2021 IECC, the Advanced Water Heating Initiative, implementing building performance standards to reduce carbon emissions, a new awards program spotlighting all-electric building...
AECCafe Bunker Broadcast
News / December 3, 2020
Hear Reilly Loveland, Project Manager, talk about NBI, the Peninsula Clean Energy awards program, and more on the AECCafe Bunker Broadcast. Visit newbuildingsin.wpenginepowered.com to see some of the resources she mentioned during the call.
To Deal with Climate Crisis, Society Needs to Address Disconnect Between Energy and Health
News / October 2, 2020
Published by ecoRI News: As the planet spins into a deepening climate crisis, energy is one of the key topics on the table when it comes to mitigation. But much of the discussion, be it about solar power, wind energy,...
Energy Efficiency Day
Event / October 7, 2020
Energy Efficiency Day is the first Wednesday in October – Oct. 7, 2020. This effort is a collaborative effort of dozens of energy efficiency advocacy groups around the United States. Join us.
2030 Climate Challenge
News / August 24, 2020
Earlier this year, the #2030ClimateChallenge launched to find bold solutions to immediately reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prioritize a low-carbon future that promotes economic prosperity and personal well-being. NBI is proud to partner with the Institute for Market Transformation, Architecture...
Electrification Nation: Buildings and Energy
News / July 22, 2020
Published by OurEnergyPolicy.org: Residential and commercial buildings are responsible for almost 40% of total carbon emissions in the United States. Policymakers with a focus on climate action are taking notice; they are advancing both policies that reduce emissions from the...
Reilly Loveland Wins USGBC Green Schools Ambassador Award
Post / March 12, 2020
NBI Project Manager Reilly Loveland was recently awarded the USGBC Center for Green Schools Ambassador Award at the March Green Schools Conference and Expo held this year in NBI’s hometown, Portland. Ore. We asked Reilly some questions about the award,...
Local students and parents win Green School Awards
News / March 6, 2020
Published by Portland Tribune: Local students, parents and others were honored for their efforts to help make area schools more sustainable during the Green Schools Conference and Expo in Portland on Monday, March 2. Reilly Loveland, project manager of the...