Zero-energy building

Kioxia Commences Operation of Two New R&D Facilities

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星期四, 六月 1, 2023

Kioxia Corporation today commenced operation of two new R&D facilities — the Flagship Building at the Yokohama Technology Campus and the Shin-Koyasu Technology Front — strengthening the company’s research and development capabilities in flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs).

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Kioxia Corporation today commenced operation of two new R&D facilities — the Flagship Building at the Yokohama Technology Campus and the Shin-Koyasu Technology Front — strengthening the company’s research and development capabilities in flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs).
Equipped with environmentally-friendly facilities, the Flagship Building has also acquired ZEB-Ready certification,1 which is given to buildings that reduce energy consumption by 50% or more through improved energy efficiency.
Masaki Momodomi, Chief Technology Officer at Kioxia Corporation, stated, “we are very pleased that Kioxia’s new R&D facilities are now operational.
Kioxia has been leading the innovation in memory products for more than 35 years since our invention of NAND flash memory.

Loisos + Ubbelohde and Takenaka Corp. Announce Collaborative Research Agreement to Develop Zero Energy Building Design Guide

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星期二, 十一月 16, 2021

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ALAMEDA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Loisos + Ubbelohde Associates (L+U) announces that the firm is working with Takenaka Corporation to develop a comprehensive design process to deliver Zero Energy Buildings.

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ALAMEDA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Loisos + Ubbelohde Associates (L+U) announces that the firm is working with Takenaka Corporation to develop a comprehensive design process to deliver Zero Energy Buildings.
This design process will be documented in the Zero Energy Building Design Guide (ZDG), which will be deployed internally at Takenaka.
"At Loisos + Ubbelohde, we empower architects to find multiple pathways to sustainable, low-energy, and high-quality design," says George Loisos, Principal.
Loisos + Ubbelohde Associatesis an unconventional practice that brings research methods to the practice of high-performance integrated design and Zero Energy Buildings.

Caverion Corporation's Half-year Financial Report for 1 January - 30 June 2021

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星期四, 八月 5, 2021

Our operating cash flow before financial and tax items was EUR 37.2 (104.3) million in January-June 2021 and the cash conversion (LTM) was 80.3 (160.7) percent.

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Our operating cash flow before financial and tax items was EUR 37.2 (104.3) million in January-June 2021 and the cash conversion (LTM) was 80.3 (160.7) percent.
Caverion expects market demand to be overall positive in Services and to gradually improve also in Projects in the second half of 2021.
Caverion will hold an online news conference on its Half-year Financial Report on Thursday, 5 August 2021, at 10.00 a.m. Finnish time (EEST).
Q3 Interim Report will be published on 4 November 2021 and Financial Statement Release for 2021 on 10 February 2022 at 8:00 a.m. (EET).

Global Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) Market to Reach $47.4 Billion by 2026

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星期三, 八月 4, 2021

Articles, Energy economics, Natural environment, Environmental design, Low-energy building, Sustainable architecture, Sustainable building, Zero-energy building, Energy, Zero energy, Greenhouse gas emissions

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
Buildings and buildings construction combined are responsible for 36% of global energy consumption and 39% of energy-related carbon emissions in a year.
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) estimated at US$16.8 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$47.4 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 18.7% over the analysis period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $6.2 Billion in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $4.2 Billion by 2026
The Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) market in the U.S. is estimated at US$6.2 Billion in the year 2021.

Community Votes Just Energy as the Best Electricity Company in Houston

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星期一, 八月 2, 2021

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HOUSTON, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just Energy Group Inc. (Just Energy) (OTC: JENGQ), a retail energy provider specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities, energy efficient solutions, carbon offsets and renewable energy options, is excited to be named Best Electricity Company in Houston.

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HOUSTON, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just Energy Group Inc. (Just Energy) (OTC: JENGQ), a retail energy provider specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities, energy efficient solutions, carbon offsets and renewable energy options, is excited to be named Best Electricity Company in Houston.
As a community choice awards initiative launched in the Spring, the Houston Chronicles second annual campaign invited the community to honor and vote for their favorite businesses as 2021s Best of the Best.
About Just Energy Group Inc.
Just Energy is a retail energy provider specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities and bringing energy efficient solutions, carbon offsets and renewable energy options to customers.
Just Energy is the parent company of Amigo Energy, Filter Group Inc., Hudson Energy, Interactive Energy Group, Tara Energy, and terrapass.

NFI named as ZEB partner of choice by nine major transit agencies across America for the FTA’s 2021 Low-No program grants

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星期五, 七月 30, 2021

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ST. CLOUD, Minn., July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI” or the “Company”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in mobility solutions, today announced that NFI subsidiaries New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”) and Motor Coach Industries (“MCI”) have collectively been named zero-emission bus (“ ZEB”) partners of choice by a total of nine major transit agencies across the United States for their successful project awards from the Federal Transit Administration’s (“FTA”) 2021 Low or No Emission (“Low-No”) Grant Program.

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Grant funds will support the procurement of ZEBs and the associated charging infrastructure from NFI.
In addition, at least $60 million of Low-No awards were made to additional U.S. public transit agencies that have not yet named a specific ZEB partner and where NFI will now compete for the contracts.
The FTA has now awarded U.S. public transit agencies Low-No grants to procure NFI buses and charging infrastructure for six consecutive years.
Together with agencies across America, we continue to drive forward zero-emission, clean and accessible mobility.

Lots Are Coming Soon in Array - North Carolina's First 100% Net-Zero Energy Neighborhood

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星期三, 七月 28, 2021

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Bakst has been hard at work developing this one of a kind community with custom high performance homes.

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Bakst has been hard at work developing this one of a kind community with custom high performance homes.
Array, a 12-lot neighborhood located on 58 picturesque acres in Orange County, is located off Orange Grove Road just minutes West of downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill.
Array's Net zero energy homes will produce as much energy as they consume as well as meet aggressive targets for water conservation and indoor air quality.
The lots all back to open space and range in size from 1.3 to 2.2 acres.The prices range from $195,000 to $225,000.

Price Chopper/Market 32 Saves Over 5M kWh Through Efficiency Project by Fairbanks Energy Services in Five Connecticut Stores

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星期二, 七月 20, 2021

Fairbanks Energy Services , a division of Mantis Innovation and a full-service design/build energy efficiency firm, announced today the completion of a comprehensive energy efficiency project designed and engineered for Price Chopper/Market 32 .

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Fairbanks Energy Services , a division of Mantis Innovation and a full-service design/build energy efficiency firm, announced today the completion of a comprehensive energy efficiency project designed and engineered for Price Chopper/Market 32 .
Fairbanks Energy Services designed a three-measure project for these five stores, based around HVAC , refrigeration and LED lighting improvements.
We were excited to tackle this project with Price Chopper/Market 32 due to the opportunity to support essential infrastructure and provide large kWh and cost deductions through strategic energy efficiency solutions, said Ross Fairbanks, Chief Operating Officer of Fairbanks Energy Services.
Fairbanks Energy Services, the efficiency solutions division of Mantis Innovation, is a national, full-service design/build energy efficiency firm dedicated to providing cost-effective retrofit solutions for our clients.

SAI "Carbon Footprint" Report: When bitcoin meets "double carbon", SAI may be the answer.

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星期四, 七月 15, 2021

Articles, Greenhouse gas emissions, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Energy, Carbon finance, Climate change policy, Energy economics, Carbon footprint, Carbon offset, Bitcoin, Sustainable energy, Zero-energy building

This report is the first carbon footprint report for the bitcoin mining and supercomputing industry.

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This report is the first carbon footprint report for the bitcoin mining and supercomputing industry.
It is a benchmark and may become a template for carbon footprint reports for the clean energy computing industry.
It elaborated on strategies to reduce carbon emissions through renewable energy, thermal energy recovery, water management, carbon offsets, etc.
When bitcoin meets "double carbon", SAI may be the answer.

Johnson Controls Launches OpenBlue Net Zero Buildings as a Service

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星期三, 七月 7, 2021

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CORK, Ireland, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced OpenBlue Net Zero Buildings as a Service.

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CORK, Ireland, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced OpenBlue Net Zero Buildings as a Service.
Johnson Controls will provide a one-stop shop for companies looking to achieve net zero carbon and renewable energy goals.
Buildings represent about 40% of global emissions and Johnson Controls is uniquely positioned to help customers around the world pursue their net zero carbon goals," said George Oliver, chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls.
Supporting this need, Johnson Controls has created a game-changing new offering called OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor.It will deliver real-time, AI-driven tracking and reporting ofsustainability metrics, helping facilities managers ensure and prove the net zero carbon reduction and renewable energy impact of their buildings.