Decarbonization - Page 15

Advocates Endorse New York’s Plan to Phase Fossil Fuels Out of New Construction

A fossil fuel ban in new construction is the ‘easiest, most doable first step’ toward meeting the state’s climate goals

April 3, 2023

New York recently released a decarbonization roadmap that recommends cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40%, compared to their 1990 level, by 2030, and by 85% by 2050, and all-electric HVAC systems are a big part of that far-reaching plan.

Decarbonization Takes Center Stage at the 2023 AHR Expo

A list of the most innovative, forward-thinking products showcased on the AHR Expo’s trade show floor.

Herb Woerpel

April 3, 2023

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Legislators worldwide have set net-zero targets for the CO₂ expelled into the atmosphere. Companies and institutions are getting on board, looking for ways to meet their sustainability goals and reduce their carbon footprints.

ASHRAE’s Industry Leadership on Full Display at 2023 Winter Conference

ASHRAE’s Winter Conference welcomed more than 3,000 HVACR industry professionals to Atlanta, Feb. 4-8.

Herb Woerpel

March 30, 2023

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ASHRAE’s Winter Conference welcomed more than 3,000 HVACR industry professionals to Atlanta, Feb. 4-8. The five-day conference featured more than 100 technical sessions, updates from society leaders, tours, social events, and much more.

TODAY’S BOILER | APRIL 2023

Steam Plant Optimization Showcases University’s Advanced Boiler System Technologies

Boiler plant optimization focuses on reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Steve Farnes

March 24, 2023

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Boiler plant optimization focuses on reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

State Honors Projects for Reducing Carbon Footprints

March 24, 2023

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Awards go to designers of multi-family buildings.

Xnrgy Climate Systems Secures Capital Funding for Growth

March 22, 2023

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Firm will expand facilities in Canada, Arizona.

New Rooftops Meet DOE Energy Standards and More

Many recently launched units also achieve decarbonization, electrification, and IAQ goals

Joanna R. Turpin

March 16, 2023

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Manufacturers were eager to show off their latest energy-efficient RTUs, many of which can also be used to meet building owners’ decarbonization and electrification goals.

Pandemic Drives Era of Residential IAQ Awareness

Building resiliency, decarbonization, balanced ventilation, and UVC among the top trends

Layan Dahhan

March 15, 2023

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The global pandemic caused many people to reevaluate how they had been living their lives, and when it came to life at home, indoor air quality (IAQ) became a top priority.

Compressors Help Energy Users Achieve Their Sustainability Goals

Decarbonization, low-GWP refrigerants, and energy efficiency were highlighted on the show floor

Joanna R. Turpin

March 9, 2023

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End users are looking for more from their systems than just reliable cooling; they also want sustainable equipment that features better energy efficiency and low-GWP solutions. Several compressor manufacturers have happily obliged.

BlocPower Announces $150M in Financing for Building Decarbonization in Low-Income Communities

March 8, 2023

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BlocPower, a climate technology company focused on greening America's buildings, announced a fundraising round of $150 million, including more than $24 million of Series B corporate equity led by VoLo Earth Ventures and $130 million of debt financing led by Goldman Sachs.