Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction

Posted by NYPH , January 8, 2024 - Industry News, Policy

The Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction (Buildings-GSR) is a flagship publication of the UNEP-hosted Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC). The Buildings-GSR provides an annual snapshot of the progress of the buildings and construction sector on a global scale and reviews the status of policies, finance, technologies, and solutions to monitor whether the sector is aligned with the Paris Agreement goals. It also provides stakeholders with evidence…

Request for Information on Developing a National Definition for a Zero Emissions Building

Posted by NYPH , January 8, 2024 - Industry News, Policy

DOE’s Building Technologies Office (BTO) has released a request for information (RFI) to solicit feedback from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on Part 1 of a draft National Definition for a Zero Emissions Building. Responses to this RFI will help to develop a National Definition for a Zero Emissions Building that will serve as a clear market signal and consistent target, backed by measurable data, that…

The American Climate Corps will put a new generation of Americans to work

Posted by NYPH , January 8, 2024 - Industry News, Policy

President Biden is announcing a new initiative to train young people in high-demand skills for jobs in the clean energy economy. The American Climate Corps will put a new generation of Americans to work conserving our lands and waters, bolstering community resilience, advancing environmental justice, deploying clean energy, implementing energy efficient technologies, and tackling climate change. American Climate Corps members will gain the skills necessary to access good-paying jobs that…

The Impact of Building Energy Code

Posted by NYPH , January 2, 2024 - Energy, Member News, Policy

Building energy codes represent a significant savings opportunity for U.S. home and business owners. Model energy codes for residential and commercial buildings are projected to save (cumulative 2010-2040): $182 billion energy cost savings 840 MMT of avoided CO2 emissions 16.1 quads of primary energy These savings equate to the annual emissions of: 187 million passenger vehicles 225 coal power plants 106 million homes Learn More >

“City of Yes” Zoning Changes Approved

Posted by NYPH , December 8, 2023 - Industry News, Policy

“The ‘City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality’ builds on the success of the influential Zone Green area bonus by restructuring it to focus on whole-building energy use,” said George Kontaroudis, vice chair, New York Passive House. “This change will incentivize the incorporation of a wider variety of low-energy building systems, from HVAC, to façade, and on-site renewable energy generation. Our city has demonstrated time and again that when we incentivize…

There are easy and cost-effective actions that can be taken now

Posted by NYPH , September 19, 2023 - Industry News, NYSERDA, Policy, Sponsor

Carbon emissions from the materials used to construct buildings is a major global emissions source but is not yet part of many official calculations to decarbonize buildings. Current and historic efforts have focused primarily on reducing operational energy use – the emissions from the burning of fossil fuels at the buildings – or to produce electricity to power homes and businesses. Yet there are easy and cost-effective actions that can…

Passive House Podcast Ep 34: Beverly Craig, MassCEC

Posted by NYPH , September 15, 2023 - Industry News, Policy

In Episode 34 of the Passive House Podcast, cohost Zack Semke interviews Passive House policy leader and accelerator Beverly Craig, Senior Project Manager of Low and Moderate Income Programs at Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (Mass CEC). Zack and Beverly discuss the pivotal role that policy progress can play in spurring widespread adoption of Passive House design and construction. Beverly shares her firsthand experience instigating rapid Passive House uptake in her state, spurred along by programs like…

Natural Carbon Solutions Innovation Challenge (5180)

Posted by NYPH , November 11, 2022 - Industry News, NYSERDA

Due Date:  11/29/2022  (Round 1) Description Provides funding for innovative approaches to offer significant impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and advancing New York’s clean energy goals. NYSERDA is issuing Round 1 of funding for innovative research, development, and/or demonstration approaches in three Challenge Areas: Buildings: materials, designs, and strategies for “low to carbon negative” envelope retrofits and/or new construction Enabling products, services, and strategies to reduce waste methane, increase carbon…

Buildings of Excellence Competition Early Design Support RFP

Posted by NYPH , October 10, 2022 - Industry News, NYSERDA

The Buildings of Excellence Competition Early Design Support Request for Proposal (the “Early Design Support RFP”) seeks proposals for qualified design firms that will provide early-stage design support for new construction and adaptive reuse projects that will achieve carbon neutral-ready performance while being beautiful and functional, providing healthy, safe, comfortable, and resilient living spaces for their occupants, and will be profitable for the project’s developers and owners. The Early Design…