Focus on Buildings
Lawsuits buffet US offshore wind projects, seeking to end or delay them
Opponents of offshore wind around the U.S. are pelting projects with lawsuits seeking to cancel them or tie them up for years in...
US treasury rule would expand tax credits for installing electric vehicle chargers
The Biden admin proposes tax credits for EV chargers, offering up to $100K for businesses, expanding clean energy access.
What can the global energy transition learn from the UK experience?
An IEA review of how the United Kingdom is doing in its efforts to reach net-zero emissions contains valuable insights for the global...
How low can we go? To cut the carbon that goes into buildings to net zero, we need radical change
Building operations can get to net zero through efficiency and renewable energy. It’s entirely unclear how we’ll get there for material use and...
Scaling decarbonization: What Massachusetts can teach us about meeting climate goals
Decarbonizing buildings is key to climate goals, requiring accessible, affordable retrofits through a strong, streamlined market.
Solar above, batteries below: here’s how warehouses and shopping centres could produce 25% of Australia’s power
Imagine if Australian cities became major producers of clean energy, rather than relying on far-flung solar and wind farms.
AI helps lighten the load on the electric grid – without skimping on people’s energy use
Can an artificial intelligence system help buildings shift their energy use to times when the electric grid is cleaner?
Paving the way for EVs: The future of charging infrastructure in Alberta’s multi-unit residences
Pembina Institute: As EVs gain popularity, Alberta must equip apartment and condo buildings with charging infrastructure to meet the rising demand.
Japan’s schoolkids wilt in under-insulated classrooms
Japanese schools battle poor insulation, pushing up electricity bills and carbon emissions in a country struggling for energy efficiency.
Scotland’s consumer watchdog to investigate green home energy market amid fears of scams
The investigation will also look at whether consumers are presented with fair and affordable incentives.
