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Tesla Motors starts construction on $5 billion battery plant in Nevada

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that, when at full capacity in 2020, could annually produce 50 gigawatt-hours of lithium-ion batteries, or enough for 500,000 of Tesla’s electric cars. Work has begun on Tesla Motors’ “gigafactory,” a $5 billion project on 980 acres in Sparks, Nev., Body Image: read more.

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LEED v5 Lands in Canada: Insights and Reactions from Across the Industry

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Last week the Stok team joined leaders across the green building industry in Vancouver for the Canada Green Building Council’s Building Lasting Change conference, which marked the official launch of LEED v5 in Canada. Thomas Mueller, CEO, CAGBC addresses the crowd at CAGBC’s Building Lasting Change conference.

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Installed capacity of geothermal heat pumps to grow by 150% by 2020, says study

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Airports Architects Energy-Efficient Design Green Renovation Native American Casinos Sustainable Design and Construction Arena Building Owner Geothermal Technology Green Specifications Sustainable Development Casinos Contractors Collegiate Stadiums Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers Events Facilities Government (..)

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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As more states struggle with extreme weather events, the 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard gives state-level policymakers a road map for building stronger and more-resilient communities. The ACEEE 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Massachusetts broke its 2016 tie with California by holding on to the No.

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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

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A ccording to the International Energy Agency (IEA), based on current policy settings and economic trends, electricity generation from renewables, including hydropower, wind and solar PV, is on track to grow by 8 percent in 2021 and by more than 6 percent in 2022. By Dominique Cantelme. From the July/August 2021 Issue.

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Achieving green building goals with architectural metal coating systems

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As more people return to workplaces, schools, hotels, event venues, and other destinations, they seek reassurance that building owners share their concerns not only for environmental health, but also for their personal health. Together, they provide the finished metal products needed for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings.

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How digital tools are helping the construction industry to choose carbon-smart materials

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Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions. billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2020.