Phononic, Halton Team for Sustainable Commercial HVAC
The platform uses the Peltier effect, which has been identified as a sustainable alternative to conventional refrigerant-dependent cooling systems.
Buildings (Plants & Campuses)
Sustainable building news, best practices and strategies related to reducing the environmental and energy impacts commercial and industrial plants and facilities.
Carrier Releases Multiple High Temperature, Commercial Heat Pumps
The new heat pumps, the AquaForce and AquaSnap, harness heat from ambient air and the ground, replacing fossil fuel boilers in heating applications.
Salt River Project, CMBlu Energy to Deploy Long-Term Energy Storage in Arizona
The project will use non-lithium battery storage to house 5 megawatts, or 10 hours, of energy, and the system can store and deliver energy for two to three times longer per cycle than traditional lithium-ion technology.
Dalrada, Crown Glory Holding Partner to Install 4,500 Heat Pumps
The companies also say there is potential for a heat pump manufacturing center to be built in Morocco.
Panasonic Publishes Update on Green Action Plan
The company is one its way toward meeting goals to reduce carbon emissions and introduce new renewable energy-powered plants.
Enhancing Concrete Strength Through Coffee Waste: A Sustainable Approach to Construction
Engineers in Australia have harnessed the power of roasted used-coffee grounds to fortify concrete, simultaneously offering a sustainable remedy for waste reduction and enhanced construction materials.
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.
Google Expands Environmental Mapping Tools
The updated tools use AI and machine learning to provide businesses and individuals with localized data on sunlight distribution, air quality, and the presence of potential allergens.
Eaton Commits $500M for North American Manufacturing Markets
The company is making big investments in Texas and South Carolina, where it is adding manufacturing.
Partner Content
EcoEnergy Insights Helps JoAnn Stores Achieve Energy Efficiency
In 2022, the partnership helped JoAnn’s more than 700 stores save more than $2.1 million in energy costs, equivalent to 11,700 metric tons of carbon dioxide.
Construction Begins: Texas Solar Plant to Power Meta Data Center
The farm will provide energy for Meta's second data center in the state and will help maintain the company's 100% renewable energy-powered operations.
New Paint Technology Offers Enhanced Insulation for Energy Efficiency, Sustainability
In a significant stride toward energy efficiency and sustainability, researchers from Stanford University have unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in the realm of building insulation.