In the pursuit of a greener, more sustainable future, decarbonization has become a key focus. This process of decarbonizing involves reducing or eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from the...
Decarbonizing HVAC with Heat Pump Chillers
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California’s Energy Rebates, Codes, and Standards
California offers a number of energy rebates for businesses that invest in energy-efficient building design. These rebates can help cover the cost of installing energy-efficient appliances,...
California Energy Rebates: Financial Incentives for Energy Savings
California is a leader in energy efficiency, and many financial incentives are available to help you make your building project more energy-efficient. These incentives can help you offset the cost...
Building Decarbonization: Environmental and Economic Benefits
Building decarbonization is becoming more common, but it is still not widespread. Less than 1% of buildings in the world are currently zero-carbon. However, there is a growing movement to...
Decarbonizing California: Legislators’ Plan for Sustainable Building
California is committed to decarbonizing its economy by 2045. Senate Bill 100 sets a 2045 goal of powering all retail electricity sold in California and state agency electricity needs with renewable...
Beyond the Bottom Line: Long-Term Benefits of Decarbonization
Introduction Decarbonization is the process of balancing the amount of greenhouse gasses emitted into the atmosphere with the amount removed, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions. This is a...
Maximizing Energy Savings: CEDA’s Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
Introduction To accurately evaluate the overall cost of owning a building, conducting a Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), is essential. LCCA is a method that estimates and evaluates the overall costs...
Decarbonizing the Construction Process
Introduction According to the World Economic Forum, the construction industry has a significant impact on the global climate crisis, accounting for a staggering 38% of global energy-related carbon...
Adaptive Reuse & Decarbonizing Existing Buildings
What is Adaptive Reuse? Adaptive reuse represents an energy strategy concept, that repurposes existing buildings or structures for new functions or purposes instead of demolishing them. This...
The Economics of Energy-Efficient Building Design
When considering building, it is crucial to think about energy-efficient factors in modern construction. Energy efficiency offers substantial economic benefits and promotes environmental stability....
Top 6 Technologies for Decarbonizing Buildings
The urgent need to combat climate change has placed a spotlight on the role of the construction industry in reducing carbon emissions. As the world strives to achieve a sustainable future, the...
An Introduction to California Energy Incentive Programs for New Builds
As architects and developers, your work has a direct impact on the environment, and it's important to consider how your projects can contribute to a sustainable future. By incorporating...
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