Tag: clean energy

DOE Offers States $50M to Boost Smart Manufacturing Facilities

By Joe Bebon, Editor Apr 5, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 5, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $50 million in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for states to ensure that smart manufacturing technologies and high-performance computing are more accessible by domestic manufacturing firms. The State Manufacturing Leadership Program aims to remove existing barriers that prevent innovative, data-driven tools and technologies from being used by small- and medium-sized […]

Over 200 Organizations Win ENERGY STAR Awards for Sustainability Efforts

By Joe Bebon, Editor Apr 4, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 4, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy have announced the winners of the 2023 ENERGY STAR Awards. These 220 organizations, which represent the top ENERGY STAR partners, are making significant contributions in support of the clean energy transition. They come from 37 states and multiple economic sectors, including Fortune 500 companies, […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of March 2023

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 31, 2023 Under Construction

Updated: Mar 31, 2023

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. U.S. Solar Manufacturing Boom In order for companies to achieve their ESG goals and states and utilities to meet clean energy mandates, it’s going to require a lot of solar panels, among other solutions. However, with relatively […]

Most U.S. Employees Consider Workplace Sustainability a Top Priority

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 29, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Mar 29, 2023

With recession concerns and rising costs squeezing margins for many employers, 84% of CEOs in a recent KPMG survey said that they had cut or were considering cutting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs. Now, a new survey from Esker suggests that such measures may be short-sighted, as an employer’s demonstrated commitment to sustainability has become essential to many […]

EPA Names Top 15 ENERGY STAR Building Certifiers of 2022

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 21, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Mar 21, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the names of 15 organizations that each earned EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification for more than 150 commercial, multifamily, and industrial buildings in 2022. In total, the top certifiers collectively certified more than 3,700 buildings representing over 800 million square feet of floor space. EPA is highlighting the […]

Cintas Makes Major Switch to LEDs on ‘Path to Net Zero’

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 14, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Mar 14, 2023

Cintas Corp. is nearing completion of a multi-year, company-wide LED lighting transition project to help reduce facility-focused energy use and support the company along its “Path to Net Zero,” a major part of Cintas’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Headquartered in Cincinnati, the Fortune 500 company provides a wide range of products and services […]

EPA Reveals Most Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants of 2022

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 1, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Mar 1, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that 86 U.S. manufacturing plants earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2022, a designation reserved for manufacturing plants in the top 25% of energy efficiency in their sector. Together, these plants saved over 105 trillion British thermal units (Btus) of energy and prevented more than 6 […]

Airports Receive Nearly $1B in Infrastructure Grants to Meet ‘Surging’ Travel Demand

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 28, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 28, 2023

With air traffic poised to reach or beat pre-pandemic levels this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding nearly $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 99 airports of all shapes and sizes across the country. The funding helps meet the growing demand for air travel and invests in key areas to help […]

Georgia County Makes Major Upgrades to Government Center

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 28, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 28, 2023

Hall County, located in northeast Georgia, has completed comprehensive energy and infrastructure renovations on its Hall County Government Center with partner Trane Technologies. The upgrades are expected to help slash the facility’s annual energy usage by 35%. Working consultatively with the Hall County construction and facilities teams, Trane identified and implemented energy efficiency and indoor […]

EPA, Utilities Partner to Deploy Electric School Buses Nationwide

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 9, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 9, 2023

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan announced a new pledge from electric utilities to support efforts to electrify the nation’s school bus fleet. Regan unveiled the pledge while visiting Wabaunsee USD 329 School District in Alma, Kansas, to celebrate the delivery of the state’s first all-electric school buses. He also highlighted federal […]