Published by Hood River News: The demand for zero energy buildings across the U.S. and Canada is growing exponentially, according to new data from New Buildings Institute (NBI), a nonprofit organization pushing for better performance in buildings. NBI today unveiled...
Published by Energywire: Natural gas interests and housing developers will mount a last-ditch effort next week to prevent U.S. model building codes from including new provisions to promote the electrification of cars, stoves and water heating. Though voluntary and little...
Published by ASHRAE Journal Newsletter: Multifamily buildings are often built like commercial buildings and used as residential buildings, making them challenging to design. There is research that explores codes, standards and best practices to help designers and practitioners achieve high...
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...
In this newsletter you can find a treasure trove of information, including: work being done to defend the IECC vote, resources related to the Coronavirus and the climate, GridOptimal metrics offer guidance on building-grid interaction, zero energy and carbon webinars,...
Published in Architectural Products on page 46: Identifying automated shading as a key component in achieving net-zero retrofits for existing buildings, the California Energy Commission has commissioned New Buildings Insitute (NBI) to retrofit two Southern California offices with automated shading...
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...
For the month of June, USGBC is celebrating women throughout the U.S. who have gone above and beyond to exemplify what it means to be a mentor. Reilly Loveland, Project Manager, was one of seven women recognized as a sheroe...
Published by Greater Greater Washington: Much of our greenhouse gas, especially in cities, comes from buildings. To fight climate change, cities are pushing for buildings that don’t pollute. In the Washington region, a few are showing the path forward in...
Published by Facility Executive Magazine: You may think your building operations reflect a green building approach, but how do you know what is happening on a month to month basis? Energy benchmarking is the ongoing monthly review of energy performance...
