Tag: building emissions

Updated ASHRAE Building Efficiency Standard Shifts Focus to Decarbonization

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 18, 2024 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Jan 18, 2024

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has released the latest version of its energy efficiency standard for existing buildings, with an expanded focus to incorporate building decarbonization. ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 100-2024, Energy and Emissions Building Performance Standard for Existing Buildings is a code-ready building performance standard that provides processes and procedures for reducing energy consumption […]

Net-Zero Commercial Building Market Poised for Dramatic Growth: Report

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 17, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Jan 17, 2024

The market for net-zero commercial buildings is expected to grow dramatically over the next decade, largely due to the implementation of net-zero building codes by national and state governments across Europe and North America. According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, the number of net-zero commercial buildings around the world is estimated to be nearly 500 in […]