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Codes and Standards

Controversy Over Proposed Changes to ICC's Model Energy Code Development

Scott lewis
Scott Lewis
February 9, 2021
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The International Code Council is proposing a drastic and controversial change that would streamline the development process for its model International Energy Conservation Code.


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Canada, UK Governments Boost Mega-Battery Storage Projects

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Scott Van Voorhis
February 1, 2021
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Ontario 250MW facility, Canada's largest, could get federal infrastructure bank investment, while U.K. regulators approved record-size lithium-ion storage project in November.
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Wind farm in China’s large Xinjiang province

China Sets 2020 Milestone in Wind-Power Capacity Growth

Saibal Dasgupta
January 27, 2021
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Offshore and onshore wind power nearly tripled over previous year, says government agency, hitting new record of nearly 72 GW


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Bechtel Joins Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance

January 27, 2021
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Bechtel has joined the Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance as the sole engineering and construction sector partner following an invitation from the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center to help cities prepare for rising temperatures.


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Pamela Conrad: Laying Groundwork for Designs That Give Back to the Environment

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Nadine M. Post
January 20, 2021
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Laying the groundwork for all landscape architects to design sites that give back to the environment


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Paul Schwer
ENR 2020 Top 25 Newsmakers

Paul Schwer: Masterminding World's Largest, Most Sustainable and Most Quake-Resistant Living Office Building

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Nadine M. Post
January 20, 2021
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For Schwer, the project is the culmination of a strong commitment to minimize negative environmental impacts.


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2.5GW Offshore Wind Contract to Equinor-BP Tops NY Clean Energy Agenda

State's Ports to be Upgraded to Handle Offshore Work
Jim parsons
Jim Parsons
January 14, 2021
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The $8.9B award, combined with 1.7 GW of offshore projects already underway, will move state closer to goal of renewables supplying 70% of power needs by 2030.
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Infrastructure Legislation

Broad-Based Coalition Seeks Infrastructure Bill Passage by July 4

Tom ichniowski
Tom Ichniowski
January 14, 2021
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Proponents include construction, labor, transportation, environmental, and clean-energy groups.


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Biden Administration

Biden 'Climate Team' Cabinet Chiefs Picked

Jeff yoders
Jeff Yoders
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Debra K. Rubin
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Tom Ichniowski
Jim parsons
Jim Parsons
December 18, 2020
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EPA, Energy and Interior Dept. heads, once confirmed, and new White House advisers in boosted roles, will execute ramped-up climate-change mission, including Trump-era policy reversals.

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Sustainable Materials

Low-Embodied-Carbon Concrete Options Set to Benefit From Proposed New York Law

Eydie cabarrubia
Eydie Cubarrubia
December 17, 2020
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Pozzotive, a ground glass pozzolan to be produced at new Connecticut plant, is one innovation that could qualify.


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