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Local Leaders and mayors call for power shift to meet net zero

Envirotec Magazine

A communiqué signed by UK mayors and local leaders calls for a ‘power shift’ from Whitehall so that local and regional authorities can deliver Net Zero. Call for powers and resources to shape local energy markets, decarbonise transport, and tackle emissions from homes and offices. Addressing energy market failure.

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First installation of new battery technology in Perth & Kinross

Envirotec Magazine

Perth & Kinross Council has become the first place to install the spiral-flow battery technology developed by Edinburgh-based StorTera. Designed, developed and manufactured by the firm, a developer of intelligent energy storage solutions, the project aims to develop a prototype smart energy network at the Friarton Waste Depot. “As

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White vans go green: Half a million builders and plumbers needed to reach Net Zero

Envirotec Magazine

New research published by UK100, a group of mayors and local government leaders in late September appears to show that a “retrofit army” of nearly half a million builders, electricians and plumbers will be needed to meet the Government’s objective of becoming Net Zero by 2050. homes every minute between now and 2050.[5].

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Corporate climate action: 3 acceleration areas to get ahead on in 2024

Corporate Knights

On this basis, the global community reached a consensus to: triple renewables and double energy efficiency, while transitioning away from fossil fuels. support climate innovation and encourage cross-border and inter-generational collaboration for sustainable social and economic development. million residents.

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Building for a Better Tomorrow

Chris Hall

Over the course of the last few years, countries all around Europe have set ambitious net zero targets to tackle the climate crisis. However, when looking at a whole-life carbon approach to help buildings meet the EU’s net zero target by 2050, efficient building only has a 25% carbon reduction potential.

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Sustainable Facilities Forum 2023 Leadership Award Winners

Green Technology

This 10-story, LEED Platinum-certified, Net-Zero Energy and Carbon building provides a transitional home for California’s Legislature and Executive Branch and facilitates public access to legislative hearings. million in discretionary federal funding, and obtained approval for a $22 million spending plan for FY 22-24.