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Prep for Future Demand Through Pre-Wiring for Electric Vehicle Charging

Pro Builder

Prep for Future Demand Through Pre-Wiring for Electric Vehicle Charging. There are several home features growing in popularity that are likely to become the norm in 10 to 20 years, such as electric vehicles. By 2030, it is projected that electric vehicles will make up 20% of all car sales. Electrical. Sustainability.

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Energy Retrofits Offer a Practical Way for the Remodeling Sector to Practice Sustainability

Pro Builder

Energy Retrofits Offer a Practical Way for the Remodeling Sector to Practice Sustainability. For example, roofing replacements could support photovoltaic installation and garage or carport additions might allow for electric vehicle charging. Wed, 07/06/2022 - 10:09. Home improvements vary by category (i.e., Energy Efficiency.

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Net Zero Carbon: A Quick Plug for All-Electric Buildings

Stok

Given that buildings account for 39% of CO2 emissions in the United States, one of the foremost objectives in the sustainable building industry is to eliminate or reduce our built environment’s carbon emissions. An important step towards eliminating operational carbon is for buildings to go all-electric.

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Schneider Electric announces Global Xperience Efficiency Events for 2013

BD+C

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today announced a series of global events kicking off in June 2013 to collaborate and share knowledge with customers, partners and governments on how to solve energy and sustainability challenges. read more.

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Demand Response Needs a Mulligan

Green Building Law Update

Circuit Court of Appeals has nullified the retail electric market Demand Response programs governed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, putting a chink in the armor of the new EPA carbon curbs. Specifically, on May 23, 2014, in Electric Power Supply Association v. shall be encouraged.”

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Demand Response Needs to a Mulligan

Green Building Law Update

Circuit Court of Appeals has nullified the retail electric market Demand Response programs governed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, putting a chink in the armor of the new EPA carbon curbs. Specifically, on May 23, 2014, in Electric Power Supply Association v. shall be encouraged.”

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Innovative Roofing Options for A More Sustainable Home

BRIKS Design-Build Group

Sustainability is the trend in home design these days – and it’s not difficult to see why. 8 Sustainable Residential Roofing Options. When it comes to sustainability, metal roofs are believed to be more energy efficient than their asphalt counterparts. Each shingle is capable of generating up to 63 watts of electricity.