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Lowe and Mitsui Fudosan America Complete Gallery 64 Apartments and Rubell Museum DC – Final Component of Mixed-Use Redevelopment of Historic Former Randall Junior High School

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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Lowe and joint venture partner Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc. (MFA) announced today the completion of Gallery 64, a 492-unit, 12-story apartment building, which is the final piece of the 500,000-square-foot arts-focused redevelopment of the former Randall Junior High School in Southwest DC.

Key Points: 
  • Lowe and joint venture partner Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc. (MFA) announced today the completion of Gallery 64, a 492-unit, 12-story apartment building, which is the final piece of the 500,000-square-foot arts-focused redevelopment of the former Randall Junior High School in Southwest DC.
  • “The focus and inspiration for the repositioned historic Randall School is arts and culture which is expressed in every component of the campus, including the Gallery 64 apartments.
  • Adjacent to Gallery 64 is the centerpiece of the Randall School redevelopment – the Rubell Museum DC, which opened to the public on October 29, 2022.
  • The 31,000-square-foot museum is housed in two of the three former historic Randall School buildings which have been restored and repositioned.

Steel Factory Mfg: Frustrated builders turn to steel buildings as an alternative to traditional wood construction and maintain more value for their dollar.

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Monday, April 24, 2023
Energy Star, Wood, Weather, Housing, Zinc, Environment, Element, Industrial waste, Aluminium, Prefabrication, Green

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the record high pricing in the US housing market, concurrent the high cost of building materials and inflation crisis, many homeowners, as well as business owners, are looking to alternative forms of building to gain more value for their dollar. With the higher costs of traditional building materials, many new builders are turning to prefabricated steel buildings as an alternative to traditional construction methods. Steel buildings are surprisingly less expensive than traditional wood or concrete block construction. Steel buildings are also precision manufactured, making for perfect fits and less on site construction waste. Faster construction time also greatly reduces on site labor costs.

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  • Expert Commentary: With the higher costs of traditional building materials, many new builders are turning to prefabricated steel buildings as an alternative to traditional construction methods.
  • With the higher costs of traditional building materials, many new builders are turning to prefabricated steel buildings as an alternative to traditional construction methods.
  • Steel buildings are surprisingly less expensive than traditional wood or concrete block construction.
  • Steel buildings are also precision manufactured, making for perfect fits and less on site construction waste.

New Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is Built for Productivity, with an Eco-Friendly and Durable Design

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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TAIPEI, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer today launched its latest performance-minded, premium convertible Chromebooks, the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714. Supporting the needs of consumers, families and businesses, the new Chromebook line is powered by new 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, 10-hour battery life[1] with fast-charging, and new features, delivered in eco-friendly packaging which is made from fully-recyclable materials. The 16:10, 14-inch Chromebook also provides vivid displays and high-quality video conferencing with its WUXGA display[2], 100% sRGB coverage, a built-in QHD 2K webcam, and DTS® Audio. Hybrid workers and students can fully maximize the 2-in-1 Chromebook for daily use with its flexible 360-degree convertible mode, quick-charging USI stylus, and compliance to military-grade durability standards.

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  • Plus, for businesses where additional manageability and security controls are needed, the Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714 supports Intel vPro® technology.
  • In line with Acer's commitment to create a continuous positive impact on the environment, the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714 support the company's Earthion mission, boasting several eco-friendly features and an EPEAT registration[6].
  • Also, the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714 meet Energy Star certification, featuring an energy-efficient design.
  • The new Acer Chromebook Spin 714 and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714 utilize ChromeOS's built-in business capabilities such as delivering fast boot times, ease of use, and advanced security.

TCL CSOT's T9 Factory Officially Commenced Mass Production and Customer Delivery of IT Products

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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SHENZHEN, China, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 6th, TCL CSOT's 35-billion-yuan 8.6th generation oxide semiconductor new display production line, also known as "TCL CSOT Guangzhou T9 Project", officially commenced mass production and customer delivery.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 6th, TCL CSOT's 35-billion-yuan 8.6th generation oxide semiconductor new display production line, also known as "TCL CSOT Guangzhou T9 Project", officially commenced mass production and customer delivery.
  • The latest mass-produced products from the T9 Project, 14.0" FHD laptop and a 23.8" FHD monitor, have both applied this HFS technology.
  • The T9 Project is the first 8th generation factory with 100% NB production capacity equipped with optical alignment equipment.
  • At the same time, various display products of TCL CSOT have also been recognized by TÜV Rheinland.

Habitat for Humanity Earns Competitive HERS Energy Efficiency Home Score

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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BOISE, Idaho, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity has consistently earned low energy efficiency scores on its homes built in Ada County thanks to its high-quality volunteer work.

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  • BOISE, Idaho, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity has consistently earned low energy efficiency scores on its homes built in Ada County thanks to its high-quality volunteer work.
  • Energy efficiency saves the homeowner money on their electric bill but also keeps the home warmer during the winter and cooler during the summer.
  • So, that’s 30 percent better than a home built 16 years ago…”
    Habitat’s lowest and most energy efficient score was a 54 HERS score.
  • “Our volunteers have learned what holes to caulk and when,” said Paul Thompson, Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity construction manager.

Celebrating Earth Day: Game-Changers in Design Forge a More Sustainable Path

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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A proud WaterSense partner, Duravit ’s high-efficiency toilets and low flow faucets help to save over 2.1 trillion gallons of water a year.

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  • A proud WaterSense partner, Duravit ’s high-efficiency toilets and low flow faucets help to save over 2.1 trillion gallons of water a year.
  • Based in New Zealand, Fisher & Paykel ’s deep connection to the natural environment influences its operations as a global business and design approach.
  • The brand has earned certification from the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) and National Green Building Standard (NGBS).
  • Poltrona Frau ’s recently relaunched Ouverture sofa, by the late Pierluigi Cerri, fuses stunning design and impressive sustainability.

7 Ways to Change Your Impact on the Environment Today in Honor of Earth Day April 22

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Earth Day, celebrated each year on April 22, is an opportunity to invest in our planet, to promote eco-friendly practices and ways to create a more sustainable, livable planet, not only for ourselves but for our kids and future generations.

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  • Consideration for the well-being of pets, families, and the planet extends into our work environment and daily habits at Wondercide.
  • A good rule of thumb is to turn off the lights inside your office at the end of the workday.
  • An even greater goal to benefit the earth would be to use renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.
  • This Earth Day and every day, we're celebrating all businesses that incorporate a positive and collaborative approach to the environment that focuses on education and action.

Parade Extend USB-C MUX and DeMUX Devices for USB 3.2 with 20 Gbps DisplayPort 2.1 Support

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Parade Technologies , Ltd. (Taiwan OTC: 4966.TWO), a leading high-speed interface, video display, and touch controller IC supplier, announces the availability of the PS8838 USB 3.2 / DP 2.1 MUX and PS8839 USB 3.2 / DP 2.1 DeMUX for commercial and consumer PCs, host systems and peripherals.

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  • Parade Technologies , Ltd. (Taiwan OTC: 4966.TWO), a leading high-speed interface, video display, and touch controller IC supplier, announces the availability of the PS8838 USB 3.2 / DP 2.1 MUX and PS8839 USB 3.2 / DP 2.1 DeMUX for commercial and consumer PCs, host systems and peripherals.
  • PS8838 features a DisplayPort 2.1 and USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 MUX with retiming, targeting USB-C host systems and docks.
  • The devices support low power consumption for standby and low power states, greatly extending the battery life of mobile devices and enabling system EnergyStar compliance.
  • “PS8838/PS8839 extend DP 2.1 support to Parade USB-C MUX and DeMUX product families,” says Jimmy Chiu, Executive VP of Marketing at Parade Technologies.

HanesBrands Awarded U.S. EPA Energy Star Award for Environmental Stewardship for 14th Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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HanesBrands is proud to announce it has earned the Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy, marking the company’s 14th consecutive award for continued progress in environmental sustainability.

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  • HanesBrands is proud to announce it has earned the Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy, marking the company’s 14th consecutive award for continued progress in environmental sustainability.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230329005293/en/
    HanesBrands is proud to announce it has earned the Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management.
  • Energy Star was introduced by the EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased efficiency.
  • For more information about the U.S. EPA Energy Star program, visit energystar.gov .

ENGIE IMPACT HONORED BY U.S. EPA AS 2023 ENERGY STAR® AWARDS WINNER

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ENGIE Impact, a leader in sustainability transformation solutions, today announced it has been awarded its 17th consecutive win for ENERGY STAR's® 2023 Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award, and 19th consecutive win in the Service and Product Provider category by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Over the years, ENERGY STAR has been an important component in the sustainability transformation and decarbonization work ENGIE Impact provides to many of the world's largest corporations.

Key Points: 
  • Over the years, ENERGY STAR has been an important component in the sustainability transformation and decarbonization work ENGIE Impact provides to many of the world's largest corporations.
  • "I applaud this year's ENERGY STAR award winners for working with EPA to deliver a clean energy future that saves American consumers and businesses money and creates jobs."
  • Over the last six years, ENGIE Impact has helped its clients collectively save nearly $1 billion through reduced energy usage.
  • For a complete list of 2023 winners and more information about the ENERGY STAR awards program, visit www.energystar.gov/awardwinners .