Join Director of Codes, Jim Edelson, on Thursday, July 22, 3:30 – 5:30 pm EDT for the Sustainable Energy Action Committee (SEAC) Monthly General Meeting. He will be discussing ready codes (solar-ready, storage-ready, EV-ready). Information for joining the virtual meeting...
Published by Smart Energy International: Buildings account for 39% of all the carbon emissions in the US, more than any other sector. According to the US Green Building Council, the emissions of US buildings alone are more than those of...
Published by Huffington Post: Buildings are huge generators of planet-warming gases, with fossil fuels responsible for everything from heating and cooling to cooking and charging our devices. Experts say a massive overhaul of building efficiency is imperative within the next...
NBI is seeking a Building Innovation Project Manager and a Market Engagement Manager to join our team and become an integral part of our organization. Project Manager, Building Innovation: This position will support technical and project management for building electrification and decarbonization projects...
Published by Consulting-Specifying Engineer: The electrification of new buildings is a practical and impactful solution to address carbon emissions in the building sector. Predicated on the “greening of the grid,” all-electric building design yields the promise of a carbon-neutral operation....
Published by North American Clean Energy: As states and cities seek to fulfill their climate goals, it’s not clear that national code-making entities will keep pace with the efficiency stringency and building decarbonization measures that are necessary. Buildings currently represent...
Published by memoori: The US has always been a leader in the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technology but has lagged behind in the decarbonization of its own economy. Now, after laying roadmaps for a green revolution of...
Published by BuildingGreen: The U.S. is now adding renewable energy generation faster than any other source, which is putting us on a path to rapidly decarbonize the electric grid. In some parts of the U.S., the grid is already relatively...
Forbes puts the spotlight on NBI-led study: High-quality automated shading slashes lighting energy use, while at the same time enhancing occupant comfort. Modern LED lighting with advanced controls also greatly cuts lighting energy use, and offers superior results. These are...
Published by Lighting Design and Specification: Interior lighting and window shading innovations have advanced leaps and bounds in the past two decades. Each innovation offers benefits to existing buildings, ranging from improved occupant comfort and wellbeing to significant energy savings....
