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Government Awards $90 Million to Support Building Energy Codes

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will distribute $90 million in awards to states and organizations to help implement updated energy codes in buildings. Officials say the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds the move and will support 27 projects … Continue reading

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Photovoltaic Windows Cut Energy Use in Highly-Glazed Buildings

Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) reported in a November 2022 study that highly-glazed skyscrapers can reduce energy use and emissions by 40% with high-performance glazing. The report precedes a 2023 analysis by the International Energy Agency that … Continue reading

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YKK AP Partners with Software Company to Push Sustainable Products

YKK AP America Inc. has partnered with cove.tool to help building product manufacturers engage design teams earlier in the product selection process. Cove.tool is a provider of building design and construction software. The partnership will integrate YKK AP’s products into … Continue reading

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Şişecam Becomes Sole Owner of Glass Recycling Company

Şişecam is now the sole shareholder of Şişecam Cevre Sistemleri. The Turkish-based glass manufacturer exercised its purchase option from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Developments (EBRD) for its 10% stake in Şişecam Cevre Sistemleri. Cevre Sistemleri, translated from Turkish … Continue reading

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Glaston Aims to Reduce Emissions from Entire Value Chain

Glaston has started working on company-wide emissions reduction targets that align with the international Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative. The SBTi is a collaboration between the World Resources Institute, the World Wide Fund for Nature, the United Nations Global Compact … Continue reading

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