Buildings account for about 40% of energy use in the United States, and experts say that building electrification can play an important role in staving off the worst effects of climate change.
in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and staving off the worst effects of climate change.
“This sets us on a really good path for what’s minimum for Chicago,” said Katie Kaluzny, associate director of Illinois Green Alliance, a nonprofit that promotes green buildings and sustainability. New warehouses have been going up in the last few years, some for e-commerce, and Ullrich expects that trend to continue.He said that many of these buildings are well-suited to solar, with flat roofs and relatively low heights, which make it easier to engineer for wind resistance.Chicagoland Associated General Contractors
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Draft law shows Germany plans to revise key emissions target for energy sectorGermany's ruling coalition is to revise a key climate target to reach greenhouse gas emissions neutrality in the country's energy industry by 2035, a draft law seen by Reuters showed on Tuesday.
Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul signs bill aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissionsGov. Hochul signed legislation Tuesday aimed at addressing climate change, from bringing more energy efficiency to homes to promising certain trades don't get left behind in the transition. AClineThomas takes a closer look at the impact.
Read more »
CPS customers’ bills jump 25 percent in May from a year ago, a windfall for city of San AntonioCPS Energy customers paid an average $150 for electric and gas service in May, up from...
Read more »
Bigger Coliseum crowd makes big difference, as A’s players love ‘electric’ environmentStephen Vogt: “A packed crowd at the Coliseum — there’s no better place to play Major League Baseball than the Coliseum packed with fans.”
Read more »
Janus Electric Trucks UpdateJANUS electric trucks are making great progress converting diesel trucks to battery electric and getting them on the highways.
Read more »
European natural gas futures tumble as Norway strike called offEurope's high natural-gas prices were getting a break after the Norweigian government intervened to halt a potentially damaging strike by oil and gas workers.
Read more »