Author: .
Wilsonart Surfaces Transform the Most Sustainable Apartment Building in the World
3Zero3 in Seattle, is the world’s first net-zero residential high rise, meaning that the energy emitted by the building equals the energy produced by the building, resulting in a net-zero carbon footprint thanks to sustainable engineering and design practices. Designed by Seattle-based building technology company Sustainable Living Innovations, the muti-family high-rise features an extensive solar…
Read MoreWärtsilä introduces next-generation engine to balance renewables and improve power plant performance
Wärtsilä launches its next generation 46TS engine, which is designed to balance renewable energy, provide highly efficient baseload power, and can run on sustainable fuels in future. © Wärtsilä Wärtsilä 46TS engine provides improved output and efficiency to save fuel and costs, with future proof technology that can run on sustainable fuels HOUSTON, Texas…
Read MoreEarth Savers Launches Comprehensive Energy Solutions to Transform Facilities Across the U.S.
CHINO, Calif., February 10, 2025 (Newswire.com) – Earth Savers, a provider of advanced LED lighting and smart control solutions, announces the launch of an expanded suite of energy efficiency solutions designed to transform facilities to net zero energy across the United States. Starting immediately, Earth Savers’ services include EV charging stations, solar power solutions, battery…
Read More
New AISC Specification Draft Available for Public Review
CHICAGO – A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 360 will supersede the 2022 version and is anticipated to be published as a 2027 edition. Among other proposed changes, this draft updates the…
Read MoreU.S. Offshore Wind Faces Strong Gusts From Trump Executive Order; Shell Abandons Atlantic Shores Project
Summary Following President Trump’s executive order targeting the development of offshore wind power, one major company has already scrapped its U.S. offshore wind plans. The executive order is a significant setback for the industry, which has already been suffering from high project development costs associated with construction and financing. This executive order dampens developer/investor confidence…
Read MoreConnecting Polypropylene Pipe to Other Pipe Types Detailed in New Document
PP Flange Adapter to PP Flange Adapter joined using gasket and bolts. Image courtesy of PPI. Flange Selection and Installation Techniques Contained in PPI TN-71 IRVING, Texas – February 3, 3025 – The Plastics Pipe Institute’s (PPI) Building & Construction Division new technical document provides design and installation recommendations for transitioning from polypropylene pipe…
Read MoreNYPA Board of Trustees Approves $400,000 for Energy Storage and Microgrid Training Program
Virtual Reality Training to Educate Utility Workforce on Operations and Maintenance of Energy Storage and Microgrid Systems Residents of Disadvantaged Communities Eligible to Enroll in Tuition-Free ESAMTAC Trainings at 14 Locations Throughout New York WHITE PLAINS— The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees yesterday approved $400,000 in funding for the Energy Storage…
Read MoreNYPA Board of Trustees Approves Inaugural Strategic Plan for New Renewable Energy Generation in New York State
Renewables Strategic Plan Details First Tranche of Projects Across New York, Enough to Power 2.5 to 3 Million Homes Plan Stems From 2023-24 State Budget Enactment for Expanding NYPA’s Renewable Power Role WHITE PLAINS—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees today approved its first strategic plan for expanding renewable energy resources…
Read MoreU.S. Green Building Council Announces Top 10 U.S. States for Green Building in 2024
Massachusetts rises in annual ranking recognizing commitment to LEED certification and sustainable communities Washington, D.C. (Jan. 29, 2025)—Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading authority on green building and the global developer of the LEED green building program, released its annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED. Massachusetts ranked first in…
Read MoreConserving a Terra-Cotta Cornice and Puertorican Patrimony: Dome of the Capitol Building Restoration Project
Repairing and protecting the Terra-Cotta cornice The History Construction of El Capitolio (the Capitol Building of Puerto Rico) began in 1925 in the neighborhood now known as “Old San Juan”. The building contains two chambers, with the Senate on one side, the House of Representatives on the other, and an array of galleries, friezes…
Read More