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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

Matt Jachman

April 3, 2023

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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.

Brick Consortium Announces Inaugural Commercial Members

Consortium will work together, along with academic partners, to extend Brick and further develop interoperability with other standards

January 24, 2022

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The Brick Consortium, Inc. announced that five companies have joined on as inaugural members: Carrier, Clockworks Analytics, Johnson Controls, Mapped, and Schneider Electric.

ASHRAE and CIBSE Mark 40th Anniversary with New Agreement

The organizations will implement a number of new initiatives

November 1, 2016

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ASHRAE and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) have signed a partnership agreement to mark the 40th anniversary of their relationship. Meeting in London, the two organizations signed an agreement to implement a range of new initiatives.

ASHRAE and AFE Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Organizations will look for ways to work together

June 3, 2016

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ASHRAE and the Association of Facilities Engineering (AFE) have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining how the two organizations can work together toward promotion of common endeavors.

Climate Change Study Underway

Study examines impact of climate change, weatherization on IAQ and chronic health issues

November 23, 2015

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Illinois Tech and Elevate Energy are recruiting 30 homes from Chicago, and its surrounding suburbs, to participate in the study to assess the air quality of a dwelling before and after weatherization retrofits are applied.

Jan. 9, 2015: ASHRAE Expands Scope, Renames Research Journal

Journal Is Now Known as Science and Technology for the Built Environment

January 9, 2015

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In recognition of the changing role of HVACR since it was first published 20 years ago, ASHRAE announced that its journal, HVAC&R Research, has a new title, an expanded scope, and an updated look.

May 20, 2014: Organizations Announce Commitment to Promote Resilient Buildings

Design and Construction Industry Associations Issue Joint Statement on Resilience

May 20, 2014

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Leaders of the design and construction industry, including ASHRAE, have announced an agreement to incorporate resilience in planning, design, construction, and operational techniques to make the nation’s building infrastructure more safe and secure.

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Items Tagged with 'built environment'

ARTICLES

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

Brick Consortium Announces Inaugural Commercial Members

ASHRAE and CIBSE Mark 40th Anniversary with New Agreement

ASHRAE and AFE Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Climate Change Study Underway

Jan. 9, 2015: ASHRAE Expands Scope, Renames Research Journal

May 20, 2014: Organizations Announce Commitment to Promote Resilient Buildings

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