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AllWhy State Climate Plans Prioritize Upgrades to Homes and Buildings
US states across the country are planning near-term actions to improve buildings, support health, and boost economic opportunity.
Embodied Carbon Regulations Are Coming. The Real Estate Industry Can Get Ahead With Improved Portfolio Carbon Accounting
You may not realize it, but the past 12 months have been a reckoning for the emissions from building materials and construction — otherwise known as embodied carbon.
Abundant, Affordable, Climate-friendly Homes: What Part 1 of the National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building Means for Housing
Unpacking the Department of Energy’s long-anticipated Zero Emissions Building definition.
How New Federal Policy Raises the Bar for Energy-Efficient Housing
In May 2024, the US Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) updated their minimum home energy standards for new construction.
Bringing Gas Utility Planning into the 21st Century
New gas infrastructure shouldn’t be the only option when planning for the future.
Searing Heatwaves Underscore the Need for More Efficient Cooling
Last year was the warmest year on record, with climate change adding an extra month of abnormally high temperatures for the average person. This May, countries from India to the United States…
Heat Pumps Can Lower Energy Bills in Maryland Today
Incentives from the federal, state, and utility levels can make for a rapid payback period — and long-term cost savings.
The Retrofit Playbook for Large Buildings
Cities and states can benefit from lessons on strategic decarbonization from New York City and the Empire State.
What’s Possible: A New Book on Community Driven Climate Action
What’s Possible: A New Book on Community Driven Climate Action How thoughtful investment propels sustainable, prosperous neighborhoods Join us in-person or virtually for the What’s Possible Launch event in NYC on Friday, May 17th. As…