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NBI Seeks New Entries for its Getting to Zero Buildings Database

November 27, 2019 / Zero Net Energy

New Buildings Institute (NBI) invites designers, builders, developers and owners of zero energy and low energy commercial buildings to submit their projects to the Getting to Zero Buildings Database. The database represents North America’s most comprehensive listing of zero energy...

ASHRAE 90.1 Update Pushes Building Efficiency Above and Beyond

November 6, 2019 / Codes And Policy / What's New

Published by facilitiesnet: For the first time ever, ASHRAE 90.1 will require commissioning. With about 100 other updates from the 2016 version, ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019, Energy Efficiency Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, has a reinvigorated focus on exceeding...

Where We’ll be in November

October 28, 2019 / About / What's New

Upcoming opportunities to hear from NBI staff Tuesday, November 19, join NBI staff in Sacramento, CA at the Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference. Cathy Higgins, Research Director, will present Made in the Shade – Advocating for Automation of Shading...

Code Officials: Here’s Your Chance to Be a Climate Hero

October 23, 2019 / Codes And Policy / What's New

Published by NRDC: Buildings are responsible for about 40 percent of U.S. carbon emissions, and once built, they last a long time—60 to 100 years or more. To solve the climate crisis, we need buildings to use far less energy...

Districts, Projects, Individuals Honored for Driving ZNE in New and Existing School Projects in California

October 18, 2019 / Zero Net Energy / What's New

Three exemplary individuals, school districts and school projects were honored with ZNE Schools Leadership Awards for their innovation and leadership in driving a new zero net energy (ZNE) standard for school environments. ZNE buildings represent high performance buildings that combine...

Districts, Projects, Individuals Honored for Driving ZNE in New and Existing School Projects in California

October 17, 2019 / Zero Net Energy

Three exemplary individuals, school districts and school projects were honored with ZNE Schools Leadership Awards Wednesday evening for their innovation and leadership in driving a new zero net energy (ZNE) standard for school environments. ZNE buildings represent high performance buildings...

Innovations in Energy-Efficient Apartments

September 27, 2019 / Building Innovation / What's New

Published by MHN: Faced with the urgency of reducing carbon footprints and greenhouse gases, multifamily operators are embarking on a new era of energy efficiency. No one-size-fits-all approach exists; strategies vary widely by location and multifamily category. Whether the community...

EV Stations Spark Broad-Based Change

September 19, 2019 / Building Innovation / What's New

Published by Commercial Property Executive: As EVs continue to grow in popularity, the need for electric charging stations is also growing and commercial real estate owners and managers are helping lead the charge to make them available. While some states...

San José Adopts Strongest Building Code Among Large Cities

September 18, 2019 / Codes And Policy / What's New

Published by NRDC: San José has successfully reached for a modern, more sustainable building energy code; its City Council voted to adopt requirements for builders that will provide San José residents with clean, affordable energy in buildings and make good...

2019 Women of Vision award winners named

September 9, 2019 / New Buildings Institute / What's New

The Daily Journal of Commerce has announced the 2019 class of Women of Vision honorees. Amy Cortese, NBI project director, was named as one of the 44 women in the building industry that have not only succeeded in the workplace,...

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NBI Seeks New Entries for its Getting to Zero Buildings Database

ASHRAE 90.1 Update Pushes Building Efficiency Above and Beyond

Where We’ll be in November

Code Officials: Here’s Your Chance to Be a Climate Hero

Districts, Projects, Individuals Honored for Driving ZNE in New and Existing School Projects in California

Districts, Projects, Individuals Honored for Driving ZNE in New and Existing School Projects in California

Innovations in Energy-Efficient Apartments

EV Stations Spark Broad-Based Change

San José Adopts Strongest Building Code Among Large Cities

2019 Women of Vision award winners named