Cretech climate

How infrastructure is banking on green banks

“By building on the proven success of state-level green banks, the Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator will transform our fight against climate change and intentionally incentivize investments in environmental justice communities”

Cities face new roadblock in quest to decarbonize buildings

The International Code Council (ICC) — an organization that managesbuilding codes for much of the U.S. — this month removed the rights of local governments to vote on future energy efficiency building regulations, a move that could have major implications for cities as they seek to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within building sectors, according to industry experts.  …

U.N. Study Finds Just 2.5% of Pandemic Response Funds Committed So Far Will Help Fix the Climate and Environment

Workers at the construction site of a reservoir fishing and photovoltaic power station project install photovoltaic panels on floating boats in Hefei, Anhui Province, China on March 4, 2021.

Riders Are Abandoning Buses and Trains. That’s a Problem for Climate Change.

Public transit offers a simple way for cities to lower greenhouse gas emissions, but the pandemic has pushed ridership, and revenue, off a cliff in many big systems.

50% of All Coal Plants in Europe Set to Close, Marking Major Milestone in Phase Out of Coal in Europe by 2030

Milestone marks retirement commitments for 162 of 324 coal plants on the continent since 2016, accelerating Europe’s clean energy transition ahead of COP26

Experimental Neighborhoods Where the Car Is Not King: Doing Things Differently in Arizona, Quebec, & Beyond

“We’re undergoing the first major shift in transportation since the interstate highway system,” wrote cofounder Ryan Johnson in a Medium post. “Private car ownership is giving ground to transportation that is on-demand, shared, and (on average) more environmentally friendly”

Construction Technology Market Map: 3 Opportunities Ahead

While the construction industry is one of the largest contributors to the U.S. economy, representing $1.5 trillion or 5% of annual GDP, productivity growth has averaged only 1% annually over the past two decades.

Bipartisan Bill Would Bring $1.5 Billion to Spur New Housing

Recap: An Introduction to CREtech Climate — Making the Case for Decarbonizing the Built World and Promoting ESG Initiatives

Approximately 39% of emissions come from building operations, building materials, and construction. CREtech Climate is leading the way in creating the case for the real estate industry to address the climate crisis.

Tower Awarded Fitwel Certification for Healthy Buildings

The historic  Jones on Main office tower has been awarded the Fitwel certification for healthy buildings – the second in Texas to achieve this designation.