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NEWS - GBI's #GreenGlobes retains its market leadership position following GSA's most recent analysis of how green building certification programs align with federal requirements for #sustainable design, construction, and operations. Highlights: * Green Globes for Existing Buildings meets more effectiveness sub-criteria than any other reviewed existing building certification system. * Green Globes New Construction continues to be a market leader in meeting effectiveness criteria as well as meeting requirements around consensus processes being used in the development of the certification criteria. Updates the report didn't cover (accurately yet, we'll submit comments): * GBI and Green Globes together have supported the certification of more than 682 million square feet of space. * GBI has certified (Green Globes) or verified compliance (GPC) for 774 federal buildings with hundreds more in progress. GBI's Green Globes for New Construction (ANSI-GBI 01) and Green Globes for Existing Buildings (ANSI-GBI 02) are reviewed and updated every two-three years by volunteer subject matter experts following extensive public comment periods with due process for commenters. The 2024 green building certification report from GSA is here: https://lnkd.in/eFEe98tp

Exciting news from the SAME & NAVFAC Southeast Summer STEM Engineering and Construction Camp! ⛺️ Today, our campers are diving into hands-on engineering! They're designing and constructing their very own reinforced concrete beams. At the end of the week, we'll put their creations to the test to see whose design holds the most strength. Stay tuned for the results and cheer on our young engineers! 💪 #STEM #NAVFACProud #FutureEngineers #ConcreteChallenge

The first comprehensive global guide to financing the transition to sustainable buildings integrates health and social outcomes as critical investment metrics. https://bit.ly/4cwWaXU

🚀 Supervisor Turner of Loudoun County Push for Micro-Grid Solutions for On-Site Power Generation 🌱 Loudoun County, the world’s data center capital, is experiencing an unprecedented surge in power demand. Home to 181 data centers, Eastern Loudoun County's need for electricity has skyrocketed by 340% in just five years, from 1 GW in 2018 to a forecasted 3.4 GW in 2023. If this trend continues, we could be looking at a demand of 11.56 GW by 2028. To address this challenge, Supervisor Turner is calling for micro-grid solutions for on-site power generation. These solutions could provide sustainable, reliable energy, reducing the strain on our grid and supporting our tech-driven growth. #DataCenters #EnergySolutions #Sustainability #LoudounCounty #Innovation

As part of a $430M investment through our Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, we’re announcing an additional $18.5M in funding for 4 states and 20 local governments to support their efforts to improve energy efficiency, reduce climate pollution, and lower energy usage.

Today, the international alliance of global green building organizations launched the first global guide to facilitate the $35 trillion investment needed to meet global energy transition goals. Financing Transformation: A Guide to Green Building for Green Bonds and Green Loans details how building certification can help meet net zero goals. “While meeting our global decarbonization goals is an essential driver, investment in sustainable buildings and portfolios will also deliver measurable improvements to occupant health, community resilience and ecosystem restoration,” - Peter Templeton, USGBC President & CEO https://bit.ly/3VZWLf2

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a major topic of discussion for nearly all industries, but how will its widespread use affect the security of our critical energy infrastructure? CESER, in partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, recently released a summary report that identifies the potential benefits of AI use in the energy sector, as well as key sources of potential risk to the sector. Building on this report, CESER will expand our engagement with energy sector partners on artificial intelligence, from a security and resilience perspective, over 2024. Access the report and its key findings here: https://lnkd.in/efGq7ACG

Happy International Women in Engineering Day! Today we celebrate the women at DOE who use their engineering expertise to contribute to the nation’s success and those who are pursuing an engineering education. #DOESTEM Get inspired with these stories >>https://lnkd.in/gAV8TCXb

A reminder that this is the decade to act on climate and we are the generation ✊ #CollectiveClimateAction