The DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative collaborates with leading figures in public and private sectors to develop advanced solutions, foster climate leadership, and support workforce development. These efforts align with the Biden-Harris Administration’s objectives to tackle the climate crisis head-on.
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Kraft Heinz Seeks $170M DOE Clean Energy Funding
This funding would bolster clean energy initiatives across ten of the conglomerate’s facilities within the U.S., targeting a broad spectrum of food production operations. The infusion of funds is earmarked for
Better Buildings Initiative Posts $18.5 Billion in Energy Savings
More than 900 partners involved with the Department of Energy initiative have also cut emissions by nearly 190 metric tons.
Optimizing the Reverse Supply Chain to Adopt a Circular Economy
As of August 2, humanity has been using ecological resources beyond what the earth is capable of regenerating for the year. Known as Earth Overshoot Day, this annual mark serves as a reminder that we live on a resource-constrained planet. Our society has been designed...
Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms 3PL - Third-Party Logistics Outsourcing logistics services to a third-party provider for warehousing, transportation, and distribution. 4PL - Fourth-Party Logistics An advanced level of logistics outsourcing that involves managing multiple 3PL...
Open Standards are Critical for Thriving Building Automation Market
Open standards solutions for the building automation industry that integrate advanced technologies like digital twins, artificial intelligence, and edge computing will help fulfill sustainability promises that usher in effective energy and resource allocations.
Study Investigates Embodied Carbon Emissions in U.S. Industrial Real Estate
The BranchPattern report found that of 26 industrial U.S. core and shell buildings, the average embodied carbon intensity was about 50 pounds of carbon per square foot.
Biden Unveils Climate Resilience Investment Plan
The program will help the country’s coastal and Great Lakes communities become more resilient to extreme weather.
How is Technology Improving Construction Sustainability?
By leveraging automation and robotics, smart building materials, and data collection and analysis, construction companies can reduce waste, increase safety, and improve efficiency.
Meet the Honorees: Kyle Myers, VP of EHSS, CyrusOne
As the first EHSS professional at the organization his responsibilities have included functional strategy, policy and procedure development, training, regulatory compliance/interaction and organizational development across the globe.